Articles by Andrew Massie

Calgary, Canada’s fantasy prog power metal Red Cain is kicking off the beginning of 2023 with their next The Wheel of Time (novel/TV series) inspired single entitled “Blight” that continues the storyline from their previous single “The Fisher King” released this […]

Nomad is a progressive death metal band from British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley in Canada who are excited to finally be releasing their debut album “The Mountain” this coming March. “Revolution” is the second single off the album and it is […]

Melbourne hard rock act Torrential Thrill have announced their new album “State Of Disaster” set for release on April 1st 2023. To celebrate the announcement, the band have released the first single “High Society” alongside […]

After the surprise announcement of new album “72 Seasons” and the release of lead single “Lux Æterna“, Metallica have now released the second single titled “Screaming Suicide“. “‘Screaming Suicide’ addresses the taboo word of suicide. […]

Ahead of their forthcoming Australian tour, The Butter Miracle Tour 2023, Counting Crows have today announced legendary punk/rock artist Frank Turner as special guest on all headline shows. Turner released his ninth studio album FTHC early last year, a record of reckonings, realisations […]

With 2023 less than three weeks old, acclaimed rockers ALTER BRIDGE are back with a new single and music video to launch the new year! The song “Holiday” has been a fan favorite since it was made public with the […]

Rising modern symphonic metal outfit AD INFINITUM are breaking in with their mesmerizing new single, “Seth“, exceeding all expectations and heating up the excitement for their electrifying new studio album, Chapter III – Downfall, out March 31 via Napalm […]

The clock is ticking: On February 10th, Swedish modern metal visionaries IN FLAMES release their fourteenth studio album Foregone – the new masterpiece from a band whose artistry and influence on modern metal is undeniable. Today, IN FLAMES release the fifth […]

Australia’s premier extreme metal merchants Thy Art Is Murder have been plowing through Australia this past week celebrating the 10-year anniversary of their landmark album, Hate, with their biggest tour yet featuring a stellar line-up […]

On February 24th, Finnish metal melancholists Insomnium will release their ninth full-length, Anno 1696, via Century Media Records. Based on a short story by Niilo Sevänen (bass/vocals), Anno 1696 is woven with sorrow and the last crumbling vestiges […]

Just a few days before the new LIV SIN album drops, here’s a new digital single from the Swedish band led by the Sister Sin singer: “I Am The Storm“. “This song is probably the most dynamic […]

Fresh from their return to the road after the Covid-19 lockdown, NWOBHM Illuminati TYGERS OF PAN TANG are ready to release the latest album of a career that started back in 1978. But, despite their veteran status, […]

Long-running San Diego, California deathgrind outfit CATTLE DECAPITATION will release their tenth studio album, Terrasite, May 12th via Metal Blade Records. The band’s follow-up to 2019’s critically adored Death Atlas full-length was again produced by […]

2022 saw the unholy return of the German extrem metal band MYSTIC CIRCLE, releasing their self-titled new studio-album and marking a furious comeback, which even made them enter the offical German album charts on a sensational […]

One of Australia’s most revered rock bands, The Superjesus have today unveiled their much anticipated new single and video, ‘Money (We’re Only In It For Love)’. This is the band’s first release after confirming their new line-up, welcoming […]

US metalcore pioneers Unearth are set to finally return to Australia for a long awaited tour, touring alongside The Ascended and King Parrot for what will be a mammoth run of shows. When we spoke […]

2023 marks the 40th Anniversary of VADER and on this occasion the band is going to perform a series of very special tours and events all over the world. Get ready for this unforgettable experience! Polish Legends HATE have […]

The body count continues to rise as the next chapter in the Horrorwood saga is unleashed from overlords of slashercore, Ice Nine Kills. The arrival of brand new music video for the title track from their […]

The hard rock group Pop Evil released the third single, ‘Dead Reckoning (Ft. Fit For A King)’ from their upcoming album, Skeletons due March 17 via MNRK Heavy.  Pre-Order / Pre-Save here: https://popevil.ffm.to/skeletons The concept and instrumentals for ‘Dead Reckoning’ were brought to the table by bassist, Joey “Chicago” […]

They say time flies when you’re having fun and it’s been a hella epic ride for Sydney metalcore titans POLARIS in the last decade. So, what better way to celebrate than to throw a 10 Year Anniversary […]

Australian rockers strap yourself in as we have a mind blowing double headed monster treat for you! Influential rock icons THE USED and PAPA ROACH are thrilled to announce the Cut My Heart Into Pieces tour which will hit […]

Canberra based Metalcore outfit A World In Colour are back with the release of their emotive new single ‘In The Blue’, which was premiered via AAA Backstage. The band have also announced that they will […]

On March 17th, Ventura, California’s heavy metal institution Night Demon return with their third full-length, OUTSIDER, via Century Media Records. For a first preview of OUTSIDER, the album’s title track can be streamed now and […]

DISPYRIA follow up with a second single from “The Story Of Marion Dust“. After the great Zak Stevens (Savatage, Trans Siberian Orchestra) drove the story forward on the first song, Carsten Lizard Schulz (Lazarus Dream, […]