![[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).
![[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).
![[Podcast] Ep. 82 - [Interview] w/ BORISZ SARAFUTGYINOV & BASTIAN HERZOG of FLESHCRAWL (GER).](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1783059929333-U618BM9XB2K2FRTP1Y66/ISC+Podcast%2C+Ep.+82+%5BInterview%5D+w+BORISZ+SARAFUTGYINOV+%26+BASTIAN+HERZOG+of.png)
[Podcast] Ep. 82 - [Interview] w/ BORISZ SARAFUTGYINOV & BASTIAN HERZOG of FLESHCRAWL (GER).
Inner-Strength Check Podcast, Episode 82: [Interview] w/ BORISZ SARAFUTGYINOV & BASTIAN HERZOG of FLESHCRAWL (Germany) to discuss their latest death-metal grisly offering Epitome of Carnage, available now.
Also included are bonus tracks from: FUMING MOUTH (US), THE NOCTAMBULANT (US), DATURA LODGE (US), SALLOW MOTH (US) & RIPPER (Chile)!
![[Podcast] Ep. 81: [Interview] with DEZ FAFARA of DEVILDRIVER (US) Ahead of July 2026 Australian Tour.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1782902667951-TSL2ZWF3XO891Z83W95B/Inner-Strength+Check+Podcast%2C+Ep.+81+%5BInterview%5D+w+DEZ+FARARA+of+DEVILDRIVER+%28US%29.jpg)
[Podcast] Ep. 81: [Interview] with DEZ FAFARA of DEVILDRIVER (US) Ahead of July 2026 Australian Tour.
Inner-Strength Check Podcast, Episode 81: Interview with DEZ FAFARA of DEVILDRIVER (US) Ahead Of July 2026 Australian Tour. See within for full podcast episodes (audio-only/video), plus additional ‘ISC Radio’ segment featuring IRON SLAUGHT (FRA), DEAD SLEEP (SWE), PSYCROPTIC (AUS), CONTROL THE SUN (AUS) & GREEN LUNG (UK).
![[Gig Review]: SANGUISUGABOGG/ PEELINGFLESH (us) + Supports @ 170 Russell, Melb (AU), 14.06.26.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1781847222758-UX81U2PO3N2ED8QHH82M/%5BGIG+REVIEW%5D+SANGUISUGABOGG+%2B+PEELINGFLESH+%28US%29+w+GUTLESS+%28AU%29+%40+170+Russell%2C+Melbourne+Sunday%2C+14th+June+2026.png)
[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] ORIGIN (US) & Supports @ Stay Gold Melbourne (AU), 12.06.26.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1781694234964-J4RKG53G8HEVVCXRK25L/704726593_1337790688325554_5150196417050621685_n.jpg)
[Gig Review] ORIGIN (US) & Supports @ Stay Gold Melbourne (AU), 12.06.26.
[Gig Review] ORIGIN (US) with SNAKE MOUNTAIN, WRITHING & NEMBUTOLIK (AUS), Fri 12th June @ Stay Gold Melbourne. Writer: Sammy O’Flynn, Organised By: Your Mate Bookings.
![[Gallery of Brewicide] EXHUMED (US): Singing Bird Studios (Frankston 05.06.26) & Stay Gold (Melb 06.06.26).](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1781328558752-YFL1JTH7CZ7MUV74HCRI/Exhumed+%2839%29.jpg)
[Gallery of Brewicide] EXHUMED (US): Singing Bird Studios (Frankston 05.06.26) & Stay Gold (Melb 06.06.26).
Our BIGGEST Gallery of Brewicide yet! Not one but two Exhumed headliner shows (Singing Bird Studios, Frankston 05.05.26 + Stay Gold Melbourne, 06.06.26). Melbourne Photography: Chris Dynia, IG: @chrisdyniaphotography. Both shows courtesy of Your Mate Bookings. Gig Review incoming!
![[Gig Review]: DESCENDENTS ‘Run Down Under’ @ Forum Melbourne, 05.06.2026.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1781077382723-SQUXESA6YBDA9IXUP0FC/%5BGig+Review%5D+DESCENDENTS+%28US%29+with+THE+SHORTSPINCH+POINTS+%28AUS%29+Forum+Melbourne+Fri+5th+June%2C+2026.png)
[Gig Review]: DESCENDENTS ‘Run Down Under’ @ Forum Melbourne, 05.06.2026.
[Gig Review]: DESCENDENTS (US) with THE SHORTS & PINCH POINTS (AUS) @ Forum Melbourne, Fri 5th June 2026. Organised by SBM Presents and Maric Media - all photography care of Richie Black at @richie_black_photography.
![[Album Review]: AUGUST BURNS RED (US) - ‘Season of Surrender’.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1780726729038-2W4F5MO1UG1M4WRDJQXQ/ABR_sos_final.jpg)
[Album Review]: AUGUST BURNS RED (US) - ‘Season of Surrender’.
[Album Review]: August Burns Red (US) - Season of Surrender, released 5th June 2026 via Fearless Records.
Aussie Tour-News Trio: TO THE GRAVE (AU); CARCASS (UK) & BRUJERIA (MEX); THE SISTERS OF MERCY (UK).
The tours don’t stop! Presenting a triplicate of diverse Music Mondays 2026 Australian Tours: TO THE GRAVE (AU)/NO CURE (US), CARCASS (UK)/BRUJERIA (MEX) & THE SISTERS OF MERCY (UK). Tour info, artist info, ticket links, dates, singles/other media, artist links and more all inside!
![[Podcast] Ep. 79: [Interview] w/ BILL STEVENSON of DESCENDENTS (US) Ahead of AUS/NZ Tour This Week.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1780285666032-ZNMWGQ2G3L1TULCAWTFA/Inner-Strength+Check+Podcast%2C+Ep.+79+%5BInterview%5D+with+BILL+STEVENSON+of.png)
[Podcast] Ep. 79: [Interview] w/ BILL STEVENSON of DESCENDENTS (US) Ahead of AUS/NZ Tour This Week.
[Podcast] Ep. 79 [Interview]: w/ BILL STEVENSON of DESCENDENTS (US), ahead of AUS/NZ Tour This Week! See within for tour dates, ticket links, video/podcast interview links, plus an additional featured independent artist in USA’s hardcore-punk crims US Bastards.
![[Heavy News] RISE AGAINST (US) Announce Double-Headline Tour w/ DROPKICK MURPHY’S (US).](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1779858759975-S87X7HGPKJSIC8OCWLCF/riseagainsttour.jpg)
[Heavy News] RISE AGAINST (US) Announce Double-Headline Tour w/ DROPKICK MURPHY’S (US).
[Heavy News] Goes Punk! Massive double-hitter bill announced today across Australia/NZ - Chicago (IN, US) melodic-punks Rise Against will be joined by Boston (MA, US) Celt-punk veterans Dropkick Murphy’s for a huge double-dose of Ameripunk! See within for tour info, ticket links, artist media/links and more.
![[Heavy News]: POISON THE WELL (USA) Announce Local Support Acts For Australian Headline Tour.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1779597637284-LV14L2V0F3FIY0YXFM5R/POISONTHEWELLBAND.jpg)
[Heavy News]: POISON THE WELL (USA) Announce Local Support Acts For Australian Headline Tour.
[Heavy News]: POISON THE WELL (USA) Announce Local Supports For Australian Headline Tour, courtesy of destroyalllines. See within for support announcements, ticket links, tour dates, artist media, and more.
![[Gig Review]: FEAR FACTORY (US) ‘Cybernetic Domination’ @ Northcote Theatre, Melb (AU), 23.05.26.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1779781368858-OO8JCO05R3TMFZSNY098/%5BGIG+REVIEW%5D+FEAR+FACTORY+%28US%29+w+BODY+PRISON+%28AU%29+%40+Northcote+Theatre%2C+Melb+%28AU%29+23.05.26.png)
[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.
![[Podcast] Ep. 76: [Interview] with NED SMELLY of Party-Grinders GOPHER (AU).](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1779421601153-30ATLOAZJ06DOWVFHLTL/ISC+Podcast%2C+Ep.+76+%5BInterview%5D+with+NED+SMELLY%2C+of.png)
[Podcast] Ep. 76: [Interview] with NED SMELLY of Party-Grinders GOPHER (AU).
[Podcast] Ep. 76: Interview with NED SMELLY, of Party-Grinders GOPHER (AU). Intrigued by the idea of Blood Duster and Fuck… I’m Dead meets disco and Electric Callboy? Stub out your durries, swig a VB and head down to an undisclosed beach location where we discuss a raucous slam-electro-grind album Tunnel Buddies, out now!
![[Heavy News]: PSYCROPTIC (AU)/RIVERS OF NIHIL (US) & TSIM (AU) Announce 2026 Australian Tour/s.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/e4d20d4c-7c8d-4bed-8808-c8ea4542980e/TISM+%281%29.png)
[Heavy News]: PSYCROPTIC (AU)/RIVERS OF NIHIL (US) & TSIM (AU) Announce 2026 Australian Tour/s.
[Heavy News]: PSYCROPTIC (AU)/RIVERS OF NIHIL (US) & TSIM (AU) Announce 2026 Australian Tour/s.
![[Heavy News]: Tour News 19.05.26- KILLSWITCH ENGAGE (US), LAMB OF GOD/TRIVIUM (US), GAEREA (POR).](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1779181049091-SGYFQ6JT5OYHW38E6PZU/HeavyNews19052026.png)
[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.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1779099961456-PSL1JSDCWFACTZ3XYSQP/ISC+Podcast%2C+Ep+75.png)
[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).
![[Gallery] of Brewicide XXV, Part II: BRUTEFEST 2026 @ Tote Hotel, Melbourne, AU, 25.04.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1777707112849-1ZFD7ZA9Q7SADWKOQGJQ/%5BGallery+of+Brewicide+XXV%5D+Brutefest+2026+Gallery+%5BPart+I%5D+featuring+RATLORDMUNITIONS+VIRULENT+INVOCATION+MONOLIYTH+%40richie_black_photography.png)
[Gallery] of Brewicide XXV, Part II: BRUTEFEST 2026 @ Tote Hotel, Melbourne, AU, 25.04.
[Gallery of Brewicide XXV, Part II]: Brutefest 2026 @ Tote Hotel, Melbourne (AU). All images courtesy of Richie Black Photography, event organised by Brutefest/Your Mate Bookings. Featured: MUNT, Circle of Blood, Harlott, Desecrator, Destruktor (AU) and headliners Warbringer (US)! TOTAL WAR!