Articles by Andrew Massie

Australian heavy rock three piece, RED BEE, originating from the Blue Mountains NSW back in 2008, have returned with their latest single titled “Gutter Christ“. Musically GUTTER CHRIST is one of RED BEE’s most technically driven pieces of […]

Always on the move, forest hunters TROLD are now ready to release the first single from their upcoming debut album. “Sensommerbålet” is the song and it’s a love story about a beauty that captivates both a troll […]

Venomous Concept – the hardcore punk brainchild of Shane Embury (Napalm Death, Brujeria, etc.) and Kevin Sharp (Lock Up, ex-Brutal Truth) – are barreling towards the February 24th release of their new album, The Good Ship Lollipop, […]

On January 12th 2021, Marko Hietala announced his withdrawal from the public eye and departure from NIGHTWISH, where he had been the bass player and second vocalist for 20 years. A lot of people wondered if we would ever […]

The Smashing Pumpkins will bring The World Is A Vampire Festival to ten cities across the nation this April and that is just the beginning! The festival boasts some very special guests including alt-rock legends, Jane’s […]

The name Bonham is synonymous with Led Zeppelin. John Bonham, or Bonzo, as he was affectionately known, was considered THE BEST drummer of all time before his tragic death in 1980. Carrying the weight of […]

Carving their way through the Australian metal scene like a Viking longship through tempestuous seas, Brisbane’s Epic Folk Metal powerhouse, VALHALORE have been announced as the main support for ARCH ENEMY’s upcoming Australian tour. Drawing upon elements of Melodic […]

IN FLAMES represent the best of metal — past, present, and future. As New Wave of Swedish Death Metal architects and innovative purveyors of groove and melody, the band’s artistry and influence is undeniable.  On […]

Hardline Media are very proud to announce for the first time ever in Australia, the man, the legend, Mr UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER, performing nothing but the best of ACCEPT, just the way we like it! Backed up by his long […]

Glam Fest 2023 is finally upon us. It seems pretty appropriate, given most of these bands are from Hollywood CA, and the music from that late 80’s Hollywood scene never fails to remind me of summer, […]

German NU-Metal/Rock kings From Fall to Spring have announced their first ever album »RISE« and serve their brand new track ‘DRAW THE LINE‘, a reviving track carrying the torch of the 2000’s, being their official attend in the voting for […]

The Revenants, the new band around “End Of Green” icon Michelle Darkness signs a worldwide contract with the South German Rock & Metal label EL PUERTO RECORDS. The debut album will be released in spring […]

Stuttgart-based modern power metallers VANISH will release their fifth album “A Hint Of Solace” via EL PUERTO RECORDS on March 31st, 2023. Now it’s time for the first single “Crowdpiercer”, the opening track off the […]

On April 28th, Enforced will release their third full-length, War Remains (32 minutes of aggressive, no-frills thrash!), via Century Media Records. For a first preview of this record, the new single “Ultra-Violence” can be heard […]

On April 7th, Tribulation will unleash their upcoming EP, Hamartia, via Century Media Records. Last year, the quartet dropped the title track for Hamartia as a standalone release (which can be heard here); now, they’re […]

For over four decades, OVERKILL have been the trailblazers in producing some of the most signature moments in the world of metal. On April 14th, the New Jersey Thrash legends will bludgeon your ears with their twentieth […]

The Convalescence is a five-member symphonic deathcore band formed in Toledo, USA in early 2011. The Convalescence blends black metal/horror theatrics with intense death metal style blast beats and shredding guitar along with brutal slamming breakdowns and catchy […]

Ottawa’s Burn The Evidence is entering the mosh pit with the introduction of their debut single “Bad Influences” accompanied by a lyric video. It’s just one of many planned tracks to be released in 2023. No strangers to […]

Rockshots Records is proud to announce their signing of Spanish power melodic metal Dreamyth for the release of their debut album “Aletheia” on April 14, 2023. Combining heavy riffs, epic and majestic orchestrations, modern synths, and stunning vocal and harmonies […]

Elektrik Ram is the new single and title track from South African stoner rock reprobates Ruff Majik‘s upcoming album. Vocalist and guitarist Johni Holiday’s quick stint in a mental wellness facility brought on the lyrics and structure of […]

Australian melodic tech-death metal band SNAKE MOUNTAIN will release their long awaited new single ‘Veins’ on January 27th. The song was recorded by Snake Mountain at their own studio and mixed and mastered by Dan Field at Sledgehammer Studios in Brisbane who has […]

Step aside and pay heed, Melbourne’s Munt have re-emerged from Covid obscurity in an evolved form – playing a hybrid mix of extreme metal that draws energy from many sources. Their underlying atmosphere is informed by venomous […]

Australia, Perth-based death-metal outfit Sanzu have recently revealed a video for a new song off the band’s forthcoming new album “Our Behaviour When  Drowning“, tentatively set for release later this year. Titled “Cultivate“, this new track arrives just five weeks […]

Aussie hard rock quartet Black Aces are back with brand new single Too Young, a tribute to mistakes made, those yet to come, and having a crack no matter what! Yes, the boy’s from Bendigo […]