Articles by Michael Lueders

Australian rock sensation Greystone Canyon released their second album “Iron & Oak” this past March 8th on Rockshots Records. The highly anticipated full-length is the follow-up to their successful 2018 debut “While the Wheels Still Turn”. Known for their unique blend of […]

Prolific and beloved psychedelic rock band Pond have announced they will take their Stung! Tour around Australia this June and July. Coinciding with the release of the band’s tenth studio album Stung! on 21st June, […]

Miruthan sets the scene ablaze with the release of their latest music video for the spellbinding track, Land Of The Damned. Shot in striking black and white, this visually arresting masterpiece transports viewers into a […]

Melbourne industrial titans, Witchgrinder will release their highly anticipated third album, Nothing Stays Buried on Friday, March 28! Recently they released new single, Queen Of Sin on an unsuspecting world. Now the cinematic video has been unleashed! […]

MY MERRY MACHINE present the cover of their upcoming album “Total War” for the first time. Nine brand new songs – hard – modern – cheeky – are waiting to be explored. The cover was […]

After a long-ass day at Knotfest, it was once more into the breach for the Lamb of God sideshow at Eatons Hill Hotel with Brand of Sacrifice. It had been seven long years since Randy and Co. […]

Symphonic Death Metal maestros return to Australia for the first time in over four years this March thanks to Overdrive Touring, stronger than ever with a revitalised line-up and touring off the back of their […]

Arriving at Liberty Hall I was pleasantly surprised to see the biggest line I had ever seen at the venue, a testament to The Hu’s Australian fanbase which has exponentially grown since they exploded onto […]

The most recent Starchild album, “Magic Well,” ranges from classic heavy metal to power metal – clearly influenced by a range of artists from the 80s through the early 2000’s. There appears to be a […]

Aussie hard rock/stoner rock rising phenomenon Loaded Billy has officially joined forces with Wormholedeath for the digital re-release of their album “Legend,” set to hit the digital airwaves on May 3, 2024. Loaded Billy is […]

After conquering stages across the globe and on the back of their stunning new album The Catalyst, Swedish metal virtuosos AMARANTHE are finally set to embark on their first ever tour of Australia. AMARANTHE have […]

Start training now Australia! US punk institution The Menzingers are back and ready to ignite the stage playing a handful of special shows in Australia & New Zealand this August. As one of the last […]

Miruthan Bring Their Ritual Across The East Coast! To celebrate the release of their new EP ‘Cult of The Dead’, which drops on April 26th, Miruthan are heading out on their much anticipated first tour […]

Guitarist Jason Hook introduced his new band FLAT BLACK last year. The former Five Finger Death Punch guitarist teamed up with a trio of young and talented musicians and signed with Fearless Records for its debut album, the details of which are […]

Dreamworm’s recent EP release of “The Journey” is nothing short of intriguing, at the very least. The album seems to throwback to a time in the late 90/early 2000’s when nu metal, industrial and experimental […]

Join me, Jaimunji of Metal Roos, as we catch up with Arya Goggin, the rhythm powerhouse from Skindred, live from Knotfest Sydney 2024! We’re diving into all the details of there epic return Down Under […]

Get ready for an exclusive peek into the world of metal as Jaimunji of Metal Roos sits down with Kyle Anderson from Brand of Sacrifice for a candid interview live from Knotfest Sydney 2024! In […]

Hang tight for a wild ride as I, Jaimunji of Metal Roos, sit down with the lively lads from Windwaker, straight from the heart of Knotfest Sydney 2024! But hold onto your hats – we’re […]

Yesterday Knotfest Australia 2024 went down in Sydney. Turning up the heat on an already scorching hot day. Shortly after arriving we had the honour of checking out the Knotfest Museum. Which was filled with […]

Swedish symphonic dark metal five-piece ELEINE unveil a visualizer video for their latest single, ‘Promise Of Apocalypse.’ The song is taken from the band’s fourth studio album, “We Shall Remain,” which was released on July […]

A Somerset Parade is a dynamic industrial rock sensation hailing from Brisbane, Australia. With their unique blend of powerful melodies and thought-provoking lyrics, they have earned recognition and acclaim both locally and internationally. Their upcoming […]

“Gods Of Metal”: The title of the upcoming sophomore album of ALL FOR METAL, which is set to be released on August 23, 2024 through Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM), couldn’t be more matching. The octet […]

The Damned are the undisputed, unmatched and unassailable living gods of Punk Rock; and for the very first and final time in 35 years they have reassembled the absolute classic line up of the band, recreating the […]

2024 marks twenty years of BLOODBOUND. Twenty years in which the Swedish power metal export has left a lasting impression on fans and the worldwide metal scene. The band can call ten studio albums their own, […]