[Gig Review] WINDWAKER (AUS) ‘Smile You're on-Camera’ Tour w/ THE PRETTY WILD (USA), RINRIN(AUS) and DREGG (AUS) @ Northcote Theatre, 2.11.2026.
Melbourne based genre defying metalcore heroes Windwaker(AUS) launch their new album Smile Your on Camera with The Pretty Wild(USA) on their Australian debut. With support from RinRin(AUS) and Dregg(AUS) - read our thoughts on this mammoth show!
Writer: Sammy O’Flynn
Organised by: destroyalllines
[Heavy News] KARNIVOOL (AUS) Announce ‘In Verses’ Regional Australian Tour
[Heavy News]: KARNIVOOL (AUS) Announce In Verses Regional Australian Tour.
See within for a bunch of regional-exclusive Australian tour dates for the omniscient prog-overlords Karnivool, in celebration of ARIA-smashing release
Organised By: Billions & Fidelity Corp
Heavy News Care of: Deathproof Media
(Featured Image : Kane Hibberd)
[Heavy News] Trio: GOOD THINGS FESTIVAL Lineup, SOILWORK (SWE) 30th Anniversary Single & 21-Artist KREATOR Tribute.
[Heavy News] Trio, 23.10.26: See within for full details of the massive Good Things Australian festival lineup, Soilwork’s 30th-anniversary commemorative single ‘Night Whispers & Shining Lights’ & a thrash-stacked 21-artist tribute to thrash legends Kreator (GER)!
News care of: Dallas Does PR, Nuclear Blast Records & Antichrist Magazine.
[Gig Review] CANDLEMASS (SWE) w/ MAMMON’S THRONE (AUS) @ Corner Hotel, 29.09.26.
[Gig Review] CANDLEMASS (SWE) w/ MAMMON’S THRONE (AUS) @ Corner Hotel, 29.09.26.
Words: Brady Irwin
Photography: Richie Black
Organised by: Your Mate Bookings
[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]: 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] 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.
[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).
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).
[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.
[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.
[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.
[Gig Review]: SANGUISUGABOGG/ PEELINGFLESH (us) + Supports @ 170 Russell, Melb (AU), 14.06.26.
[Gig Review]: SANGUISUGABOGG + PEELINGFLESH (US) with GUTLESS (AU) @ 170 Russell Melbourne, AUS, Sun 14th June 2026. Organised by destroyalllines & Maric Media, Words/Footage: Brady Irwin.
[Gig Review] EXHUMED (US), ASHEN & GUTLESS (AUS) @ Stay Gold, Melbourne 06.06.26.
[Gig Review] EXHUMED (US) with ASHEN & GUTLESS (AUS), Sat 6th June 2026 @ Stay Gold Melbourne. Photography: Chris Dynia (@chrisdyphotography), Organised by: Your Mate Bookings.
[Gig Review] ESCAPE THE FATE (US) W/ THE WORD ALIVE (US), THE GLOOM IN THE CORNER (AU) @ 170 RUSSELL MELBOURNE (AU).
[Gig Review]: Escape The Fate, The Word Alive and The Gloom in the Corner successfully satiate their audience at Melbourne’s 170 Russell for a Saturday night triple whammy of metal. Writer: Mal Keecher, Images: Ofir Gee (IG: ohfear.mp4)
[Gig Review]: FEAR FACTORY (US) ‘Cybernetic Domination’ @ Northcote Theatre, Melb (AU), 23.05.26.
[Gig Review]: FEAR FACTORY (US) ‘35 Years of Cybernetic Domination: Australian Tour’ with BODY PRISON (AU) @ Northcote Theatre, Melbourne, AU, 23.05.26. See within for review, gig photography & artist links.
[Heavy News]: Tour News 19.05.26- KILLSWITCH ENGAGE (US), LAMB OF GOD/TRIVIUM (US), GAEREA (POR).
[Heavy News]: Tour News for: Killswitch Engage (US), Lamb of God/Trivium (US) /Bleed From Within (UK)/ Gaerea (POR) 2026 Australian Tours.
[Podcast] Ep. 75: [Interview] w/ KYLE SCHAEFER OF FALLUJAH (us) & Inner-Strength Check Radio, 18.05.26.
[Podcast] Ep. 75: [Interview] w/ KYLE SCHAEFER OF FALLUJAH (US) & Inner-Strength Check Radio, 18.05.26.
Additional Featured Artists: AETERE (FRA), ANTIMOZDEBEAST (US), ORCHA MELCHA (US), ANTHRAX (US), DITHEIST (US), ANTIMOZDEBEAST (US) & W.M.D. (CAN).
[#MusicMondays]: BEARTOOTH Australia Headline Tour 2027 With Special Guests FIT FOR A KING & VOLUMES + Announce New Album 'Pure Ecstasy'.
[#MusicMonday]: Hope y’all like your ‘core and your tour announcements, ‘cause we’re far from done! Next up in our slew of Heavy News tour-coverage articles - see within for details, ticket links and more re: Beartooth (US)’s huge tour with fellow barn-burners Fit For A King (US) & Volumes (US).
[#MusicMondays]: SANGUISUGABOGG (US) Add New Show At Stay Gold; Melbourne Tour Begins On June 12.
[Music Monday]: First in our Monday onslaught of Heavy News Australian tour announcements: Sanguisugabogg (US) bring their gore-soaked carnage to Australia with an additional Melbourne show at Stay Gold, alongside Peelingflesh (US). See within for info, ticket links etc. Be quick, they’re selling FAST.