GIG REVIEWS

Avatar returned to Australia and Northcote Theatre with their theatrical brand of dark, crushing metal, bringing the wild world of Don’t Go In The Forest to life. Three years on from their last visit, the […]

Lagerstein brought the S.S. Plunderberg back to Sydney on August 28, taking over Crowbar for a night of pirate-fuelled mayhem. With their full party stage show in tow, the Lagercrew were treated to a rowdy […]

Ocean Grove brought the Oddworld home to Melbourne, delivering a chaotic, genre-bending set at 170 Russell. Joined by Cane Hill, Deficit and Blinder, the night was packed with crushing riffs, huge energy and the kind […]

Welsh post-hardcore heavyweights Holding Absence made their long-awaited Australian headline debut at The Princess Theatre in Brisbane, bringing their emotionally charged live show to a packed crowd. Joined by Kingdom of Giants and Stepson, the […]

PLINI delivered a mesmerising performance in Sydney last night, showcasing the extraordinary musicianship and dynamic range that have made him one of Australia’s most acclaimed instrumental artists. Moving effortlessly between intricate progressive passages, crushing rhythms […]

WAGE WAR delivered an explosive performance at Melbourne’s Forum on 2 August, proving once again why they’re one of metalcore’s most consistent live acts. Supported by the crushing heaviness of ORTHODOX and hometown favourites HEAVENSGATE, […]

Karnivool brought their long-awaited new album tour to Melbourne, delivering a commanding performance that reminded everyone why they remain one of Australia’s premier progressive metal bands. Playing to an enthusiastic crowd, the band balanced technical […]

Saturday, July 11 was a cold winter’s night in Melbourne, but the iconic Forum Theatre knew exactly how to turn up the heat by hosting two legendary metal acts – American groove metal titans DevilDriver […]

Talk about walking into a gig completely blind. I’ll be honest, being a power metaller, bands like Devil Driver and especially Cradle of Filth don’t fall in my radar. But when the call came out […]

GAEREA made their long-awaited Australian debut in Melbourne, delivering an immersive and unrelenting performance that showcased the band’s signature fusion of black metal, atmosphere, and raw emotion. Supported by Ghostseeker & Ironstone. photos by Ofir […]

Through the lonesome gums we voyaged, beckoned through the gathering dusk on our pilgrimage to the hallowed grounds of Dashville’s 100 forest acres. Despite sitting well north of my high-altitude hometown of Katoomba in the […]

Dead of Winter – The Resurrection returned to Brisbane on Saturday, 27 June 2026, transforming the Mansfield Tavern into a celebration of heavy music, alternative culture and the beautifully strange. Across three stages, the festival […]

I’ll be the first to admit that I’ve never heard of Dogma until their tour posters started popping up in my city. An all female heavy metal band where they are dressed like sexy nuns, […]

Victoria K delivered a powerful and emotional performance at The Leadbeater Hotel, celebrating the live debut of “Oh So Weary.” The band’s haunting melodies, soaring vocals, and cinematic energy captivated the audience, while previews from […]

  I love local Metal gigs. They definitely have a different vibe and warmth, and I try to attend as many as my dad-life permits me these days. More often than not, I see familiar […]

HEISTS returned to Melbourne on May 30 to celebrate the release of their latest single, Lights Out, with a crushing headline performance at Stay Gold. Following a huge 2025 that included national tours alongside Northlane […]

BLACK FLAG brought their legendary hardcore punk energy to Melbourne’s Corner Hotel on May 28, delivering a raw and intense performance that showcased the band’s bold new line-up. With Greg Ginn leading the charge alongside […]

The underground rises once again as Metal United Down Under returns on Saturday May 23rd, bringing together heavy music fans across Australia for one massive celebration of local metal. Melbourne’s event takes over The Leadbeater […]

photo by Daniel Farr (Sydney) – Farski Photography Northcote Theatre, a staple of Melbourne’s ever-growing live music scene, played host to one hell of a heavy metal night as Fear Factory brought their 35 Years […]

On a rain-soaked Saturday night in Sydney, Norway’s rising stars Slomosa arrive at Crowbar with a sound perfectly suited to the weather. Their self-described “tundra rock” feels like a fitting soundtrack to a city drenched […]

Plague Dweller set the tone early with a savage opening set before Fear Factory completely demolished Liberty Hall with a crushing display of industrial precision, aggression, and atmosphere. After 35 years, the band still sound […]

Enter Shikari delivered an explosive performance at Forum Melbourne on Sunday night, bringing relentless energy, massive crowd interaction, and a set packed with intensity from start to finish. The atmosphere inside the venue was electric, […]

Of Mice & Men delivered an absolutely crushing performance at Manning Bar, proving once again why they continue to stand among metalcore’s most powerful live acts. Supported by Japan’s ferocious Crystal Lake and local heavy […]

Ulcerate delivered a towering and immersive performance at Max Watt’s House of Music, showcasing the crushing depth and haunting atmosphere of Cutting the Throat of God. Joined by Australia’s genre-defying extremists The Amenta performing Occasus […]