![[Album Review]: BEARTOOTH - ‘Pure Ecstasy’.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1787991390330-D59OJOWWD43GPEHB9D5S/PureEcstasy-cover-streaming-FINAL.jpg)
![[Gallery] of Brewicide XXVI: SOUTH ARCADE w/ TERRA ROUGE (AUS) @ Croxton Bandroom, Melbourne (AUS), Fri 21st Aug.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1787755987409-FOPSYJ0UASSDE8UI5EZ6/Terra+Rouge-19.jpg)
[Gallery] of Brewicide XXVI: SOUTH ARCADE w/ TERRA ROUGE (AUS) @ Croxton Bandroom, Melbourne (AUS), Fri 21st Aug.
[Gallery of Brewicide] XXVI: SOUTH ARCADE (UK) w/ TERRA ROUGE (AUS) @ Croxton Bandroom, Melbourne (AUS), Fri 21st Aug 2026.
Organiser: destroyalllines
Photographer: Sarah Barnett (IG: @fireandflames)
![[Gig Review] PSYCROPTIC (AUS)/ RIVERS OF NIHIL (USA) & Supports @ Max Watt’s Melbourne (AUS), 15th Aug 2026.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1787739383210-VQQM36T4T2NFODNOXTSG/%5BGig+Review%5D+PSYCROPTIC+%28AUS%29++RIVERS+OF+NIHIL+%28USA%29+%26+SUPPORTS+%E2%80%98The+Pulse+of+Annihilation%E2%80%99+2026+Australian+Tour.png)
[Gig Review] PSYCROPTIC (AUS)/ RIVERS OF NIHIL (USA) & Supports @ Max Watt’s Melbourne (AUS), 15th Aug 2026.
[Gig Review] PSYCROPTIC (AUS)/ RIVERS OF NIHIL (USA) & Supports @ Max Watt’s Melbourne (AUS), 15th Aug 2026.
Organiser: destroyalllines
Writer: Sammy O’Flynn.
Images: Chris Dynia (@chrisdyniaphotography).
![[Heavy News]: ENSLAVED (NOR) Announces New Studio Album MIÐ + Reveals New Track/Video 'Solar Will'.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1787396438640-PGKHH1JHG06M4OTQMSFW/EnslavedBand.jpeg)
[Heavy News]: ENSLAVED (NOR) Announces New Studio Album MIÐ + Reveals New Track/Video 'Solar Will'.
[Heavy News, with thanks to Nuclear Blast Records]: ENSLAVED (NOR) Announces New Studio Album Mið + Reveals New Track ‘Solar Will’. See within for single streaming/music video links, album info/tracklist/art/preorder details, links and more.
![[Heavy News] PETROSA (ITA) Reveal New Single ‘Viper’; Debut Album ‘Roadburn Chronicles’ out Aug 28th, 2026.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/3c52fd9e-1c1b-4cee-aa44-82b4b655c461/unnamed.jpg)
[Heavy News] PETROSA (ITA) Reveal New Single ‘Viper’; Debut Album ‘Roadburn Chronicles’ out Aug 28th, 2026.
[Heavy News]: PETROSA (ITA) Reveal New Single ‘Viper’; Debut LP Roadburn Chronicles out Aug 28th, 2026 (via Octopus Rising, a subsidiary of Argonauta Records). See within for album details, tracklist, ‘Viper’ single/stream links, artist/label links and more.
[Podcast] Episode 86: [Interview] w/ JOHAN LANQUIST of Sweden’s CANDLEMASS.
[Podcast] Ep. 86: [Interview] w/ JOHAN LANQUIST of Sweden’s CANDLEMASS. See for Youtube video interview link/podcast audio-only links, Show Notes (including ticket links, etc for Candlemass’ 2026 Australian Tour) and links further info, tracks, media and more for our five Featured Artists.
![[Heavy News] GRAVECRAWLER (SWE) Release New LP ‘NIDUS’; SUBMASQ (ISR) ‘Spirit Animal’ LP Out 18.09.26.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1786620609093-LUKP3ZQXF6K5KN8TDIGY/gravecrawlernidusbanner.png)
[Heavy News] GRAVECRAWLER (SWE) Release New LP ‘NIDUS’; SUBMASQ (ISR) ‘Spirit Animal’ LP Out 18.09.26.
[Heavy News] GRAVECRAWLER (SWE) Release New LP NIDUS; SUBMASQ (ISR) Spirit Animal LP Out 18.09.26. See within for album order/pre-order links, music videos/single streams, artist and release bio, links and more.
![[Heavy News]: TO THE GRAVE (AU) Launch New Single; New Album 'Liberation Front’ Set for Release Oct 2, 2026.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1786547714509-VBWFT672U0729MR4TLMP/433000.jpg)
[Heavy News]: TO THE GRAVE (AU) Launch New Single; New Album 'Liberation Front’ Set for Release Oct 2, 2026.
[Heavy News]: TO THE GRAVE (AU) Launch New Single; New Album Liberation Front Set for Release Oct 2, 2026. Touring This September (Australia/North America)!
![[Heavy News]: IAPETUS (USA) Returns with ‘The Mother Void’, feat. Eluveitie (CHE) Vocalist FABIENNE ERNI; "Red Giant" Video Premiered.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/16bf932f-8392-42d1-bea0-decabfe4e145/unnamed.png)
[Heavy News]: IAPETUS (USA) Returns with ‘The Mother Void’, feat. Eluveitie (CHE) Vocalist FABIENNE ERNI; "Red Giant" Video Premiered.
[Heavy News]: IAPETUS (US) Returns With The Mother Void, feat. ELUVEITIE (CHE) Vocalist Fabienne Erni + "Red Giant" Video Premiered.
![[Podcast] Ep. 85: [Interview] w/ JASON PEPPIAT of PSYCROPTIC (AUS) + ISC Radio.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1785936451311-NLWXMKTCVUUD0ILL99JY/Inner-Strength+Check+Podcast+Episode+85+%5BInterview%5D+with+JASON+PEPPIAT+of.png)
[Podcast] Ep. 85: [Interview] w/ JASON PEPPIAT of PSYCROPTIC (AUS) + ISC Radio.
[Podcast] Inner-Strength Check Podcast, Episode 85: [Interview] with JASON PEPPIAT of PSYCROPTIC (AU). See for video and audio-only podcast links. Featured Artists Tracks From/News + Links For: FRANKENBOK (AU), ZVINDIYAR (BHR), NINTH REALM (US), & MINDVILE (SPA/US).
![[Gig Review] WAGE WAR (US) w/ Special Guests ORTHODOX (us) & HEAVENSGATE (AU) @ FORUM, MELBOURNE (AU) 02. 08. 26.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1785913506008-7G75QO6K4YSWBGS7N3P6/WageWar+Nowthatsagood+pic.jpg)
[Gig Review] WAGE WAR (US) w/ Special Guests ORTHODOX (us) & HEAVENSGATE (AU) @ FORUM, MELBOURNE (AU) 02. 08. 26.
US metalcore warriors’ Wage War descended on Melbourne’s The Forum after being upgraded from 170 Russell, with special tour guests Orthodox and local metal talent Heavensgate.
![[Gig Review] SPIDERBAIT (AUS) ‘Ivy & the Big Apples’ 30TH Anniversary Tour & @ Forum Melbourne (aus), 24.07.26.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1785523787146-PPEOX993RTONIBUZ1JXK/spiderbait-26.jpg)
[Gig Review] SPIDERBAIT (AUS) ‘Ivy & the Big Apples’ 30TH Anniversary Tour & @ Forum Melbourne (aus), 24.07.26.
[Gig Review] Spiderbait (AUS) Ivy & The Big Apples 30th Anniversary Tour, with Magic Dirt, The Gnomes, Hot Milk Machine @ Forum Melbourne, 24.07.26. Organised By: Frontier Touring. Photography By: Kaz Black.
![[Heavy News] I BUILT THE SKY (AUS): Exclusive Melb Show Playing Two Full-Length Albums.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/8fb5431e-55d7-4f6d-b79f-8daf8f311df9/unnamed.jpg)
[Heavy News] I BUILT THE SKY (AUS): Exclusive Melb Show Playing Two Full-Length Albums.
[Music Mondays/ Heavy News]: I BUILT THE SKY (AUS)
Return Home For Exclusive Melbourne Show This October
Performing Promise Me You'll Thrive And The Zenith Rise In Full. Organised By: Nolanski Entertainment / The Highwater Agency.
![[Gig Review] BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME (US) w/ THE OMNIFIC (AUS) @ Croxton Bandroom, Melbourne (AUS), 18.07.2026.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1784977800169-H24W5C550Z2LYDRIDR9D/Between+the+buried+%2816%29.jpg)
[Gig Review] BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME (US) w/ THE OMNIFIC (AUS) @ Croxton Bandroom, Melbourne (AUS), 18.07.2026.
[Gig Review] Between The Buried And Me (US) with The Omnific (AUS) @ Croxton Bandroom, Melbourne (AUS), Sat 18th July 2026.
Organised By: Live Nation
Writer: Brady Irwin
Photography: Chris Dynia
![[Podcast] Ep. 84: [Interview] w/ GREG MCINTOSH of PARADISE LOST (UK).](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1784373751970-M4Z4F7N7BHFMYFBTTT2K/ParadiseLost.jpeg)
[Podcast] Ep. 84: [Interview] w/ GREG MCINTOSH of PARADISE LOST (UK).
Inner-Strength Check [Podcast], Episode 84: Ep. [Interview] w/ GREG MCINTOSH of PARADISE LOST (UK). See within for video/audio interview links, tour info, plus featured tracks, news and other info on ISC Radio: ANTHRAX (US), MELECHESH (INTL), ANNIHILUS MUNDI (US) & CORROSION OF CONFORMITY (US).
![[Riff]: Gary Gygax’s ‘The Village of Hommlet’ (TSR, 1979).](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1787246019560-8LCMPJEQO15QF3VENLKQ/Elodie_GygaxRats.PNG)
[Riff]: Gary Gygax’s ‘The Village of Hommlet’ (TSR, 1979).
[Riff] Some new arcana for you on Tabletop Thursday - ISC writer and RPG design/player/GM enthusiast Elodie Orlando has a curious peek through Gary Gygax’s The Village of Hommlet, a T1 Advanced D&D Module from 1979.
![[Gig Review] CRADLE OF FILTH (UK)/DEVILDRIVER (US) Co-Headliner Tour @ Forum Melbourne, 11.07.26.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1784209323246-HYFYJGLVYIAY9QHYU5RV/%5BGIG+REVIEW%5D.png)
[Gig Review] CRADLE OF FILTH (UK)/DEVILDRIVER (US) Co-Headliner Tour @ Forum Melbourne, 11.07.26.
[Gig Review] CRADLE OF FILTH (UK) & DEVILDRIVER (US) 2026 Australian Co-Headliner Tour @ Forum Melbourne, 11.07.2026. Words/Images/Footage: Brady Irwin. Organised By: ThePhoenix.AU.
![[Gig Review] GAEREA (POR) w/ IRONSTONE & GHOSTSEEKER (AU) @ Max Watt’s, Melbourne (AU), 11.07.26.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/e7205c11-2eff-4197-ad16-c9d2ab78ba4c/Gaerea+%281%29.jpg)
[Gig Review] GAEREA (POR) w/ IRONSTONE & GHOSTSEEKER (AU) @ Max Watt’s, Melbourne (AU), 11.07.26.
[Gig Review]: GAEREA [POR] w/ IRONSTONE & GHOSTSEEKER [AU] @ Max Watt’s, Melbourne (AU), 11.07.26. Writer: Brady Irwin. Photographer: Chris Dynia. Organised By: Soundworks Direct Touring.
![[Podcast] Ep. 82: [Interview] with DANI FILTH of CRADLE OF FILTH (UK) Ahead of Aus Tour Next Week.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1783435964700-LJQLYMJE5YB7GPDG52HF/Episode+84+Dani+Filth+Banner.png)
[Podcast] Ep. 82: [Interview] with DANI FILTH of CRADLE OF FILTH (UK) Ahead of Aus Tour Next Week.
Ep. 83: [Interview] with DANI FILTH of CRADLE OF FILTH (UK) Ahead of Australian Tour (This Week!). See within for full video/audio-only interview links, tour dates/info, ticket links and more re: upcoming co-headliner tour starting Thursday!
Featured Artists (Bonus ISC Radio Segment): VULGAR MEPHITIS (US), VAEOVON (NZ), GOLD SPIRE (SWE) & UR ZIRKEL (GER).
![[Heavy News] 28 DAYS (AUS) Expand Their 30-Year Anniversary Tour To Include Perth & Regional Areas This October.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/fb9c127a-dece-4031-809b-7b61a698814d/d0f9c95e-256f-3aa3-813e-0233a0ac076d.png)
[Heavy News] 28 DAYS (AUS) Expand Their 30-Year Anniversary Tour To Include Perth & Regional Areas This October.
[Heavy News]: 28 DAYS (AUS) Expand Their 30 Year Anniversary Tour To Include Perth & Regional Areas This October. See within for added tour dates/info, ticket links, artist media, links and more. Tour courtesy of: Teamwork Touring.