![[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.
![[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)!
![[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.
![[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!
![[Heavy News] LORNA SHORE (US) Aus/NZ Tour 2026 With Special Guests WHITECHAPEL (US; AUS Only) + THE ACACIA STRAIN (US).](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1779862941987-EORC3W1IXSVGCHYARX3K/Lorna+Shore+Color+Main.jpg)
[Heavy News] LORNA SHORE (US) Aus/NZ Tour 2026 With Special Guests WHITECHAPEL (US; AUS Only) + THE ACACIA STRAIN (US).
[Heavy News] LORNA SHORE (US) Announce Australian/NZ 2026 Tour with Special Guests WHITECHAPEL (US - Aus Only) & THE ACACIA STRAIN (US). Get in quick - presales launch Thu, 28th May and will fly out the door! See within for ticket links, tour details, dates, artist links and more.
![[#MusicMondays]: SANGUISUGABOGG (US) Add New Show At Stay Gold; Melbourne Tour Begins On June 12.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1779073418365-NDZI5HL6116OONO5QPC6/SugaboggHeader.png)
[#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.
![[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!
![[Album Reviews]: CRYPTIC SHIFT (UK) & CONVERGE (US).](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1776077019713-UQV80ZLO05KTDG0ER0JI/doublealbumcoverphoto.png)
[Album Reviews]: CRYPTIC SHIFT (UK) & CONVERGE (US).
For Music Monday, 13th April, we have two [Album Reviews]: CRYPTIC SHIFT (UK) - Overspace & Supertime & CONVERGE (US) - Love Is Not Enough. See within for full-album reviews, official full-album streaming links, artist/label links and more.
![[Album Review]: GRAUFAR - ‘Via Necropolis’ LP.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1775533532692-GO6LTJBHE6978FDKR44L/vianecropolis.jpg)
[Album Review]: GRAUFAR - ‘Via Necropolis’ LP.
[Album Review] Graufar (Austria) - Via Necropolis, released independently via the artist 20th March, 2026. Words by Dean Underhill. See within for a review of some ripping Austrian blackened death-metal, as well as single/album streaming links, artist links and more. Dean’s verdict: 8/10 Undead Strudels.
![[Podcast] Ep. 72: [Interview] with BOB VIGNA of US Death Metal Veterans IMMOLATION.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1775462737731-441N3PIF9H9PGSG5KECQ/ISC+Podcast%2C+Ep.+72+-+Bannerhead.png)
[Podcast] Ep. 72: [Interview] with BOB VIGNA of US Death Metal Veterans IMMOLATION.
[Podcast] Ep. 72 involved a chat with one of the most influential dudes in the NY, US and heck, even international death metal scenes. None other than Bob Vigna, guitarist and longstanding member of elite boundary-pushers Immolation! Check the link for interview, single music video/streaming links, album preorder links and more. Descent drops Fri 10th April, 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records.
![[Gig Review]: DETHFEST 2026 @ Corner Hotel, Melbourne (AU) 08/03/26.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1774263347022-M5UFY97EJQXWN4UVQS0E/Allegaeon+-+The+Corner+Hotel+080326-6.jpg)
[Gig Review]: DETHFEST 2026 @ Corner Hotel, Melbourne (AU) 08/03/26.
[Gig Review] Dethfest 2026 @ Corner Hotel, Richmond (Melbourne, AU) 08.03.26, featuring: Voidfall, Hybrid Nightmares, Anoxia, Carcinoid, Abramelin, Disentomb, Golgothan Remains, and Allegaeon. See inside for full review, artist links and photos courtesy of Richie Black Photography! Big ups to Your Mate Bookings for organising a fun-filled death metal day.
![[Heavy News] MUNT (AU): ‘A Duel Of Fractures’ Video Released, Latest LP ‘The World Is Not Yours’ Out Now.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1764564564210-2WTH2G2LOKC9SCQAZJSX/muntband.jpg)
[Heavy News] MUNT (AU): ‘A Duel Of Fractures’ Video Released, Latest LP ‘The World Is Not Yours’ Out Now.
[Heavy News] We’re kicking off this weeks’ Music Monday by supporting the local scene! Check out the furious new single ‘A Duel Of Fractures’ by Melburnian blackened death-grinders Munt, from the savage newly-released debut LP The World Is Not Yours. This ain’t your mates’ Northcote bedroom indie project - this is globe-shattering stuff!
![[Gallery] of Brewicide X: POSSESSED (US) + IN MALICE’S WAKE (AU) @ Croxton Bandroom, Melb (AU) 31.10.25.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1762169952097-PNVWCQGUVDLFQ5ACJ27J/Possessed+-+The+Croxton+311025-45.jpg)
[Gallery] of Brewicide X: POSSESSED (US) + IN MALICE’S WAKE (AU) @ Croxton Bandroom, Melb (AU) 31.10.25.
[Gallery of Brewicide #10]: Ahead of our written review, enjoy some fantastic snaps from Richie Black Photography from Possessed’s inaugaural Australian tour for the 40th anniversary of seminal death metal iconic LP Seven Churches. Additional footage and artist links/media within also!
![[Review] BRUXIST - Self-Titled LP.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1754304102969-V3R54P1Q173U416RCJZJ/548669.jpg)
[Review] BRUXIST - Self-Titled LP.
It’s been a minute between album reviews from your podcast host, and I’m glad I settled on this pick! Comprised of several Aussie underground veterans, Bruxist brings you a cleverly devilish mix of crust, d-beat, Swedish buzzsaw/riffage and even a healthy drop of Norwegian blackened darkness. Read on for full review, and be sure to support the latest self-titled LP via links, courtesy of Gutter Prince Cabal.
![[#HEAVYNEWS] Perth Crushers ASHEN (AU) Announce Latest LP ‘Leave The Flesh Behind’, 22.08.25.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1750764130735-D6XT42JMXMH3YK51PH9K/BANNER.jpg)
[#HEAVYNEWS] Perth Crushers ASHEN (AU) Announce Latest LP ‘Leave The Flesh Behind’, 22.08.25.
Perth? You’re full of lovely folk and you guys don’t cop half the shows us Victorians. You get a preamble shoutout from me. Ashen are stepping up the death-metal game in WA, with slated 2nd full-length LP Leave The Flesh Behind slated for release on Aug 22nd, 2025 via Redefining Darkness Records. Oh and bands? Check the addendum; we have a surprise for you. You’re on notice.
![[Podcast] [Interview] with CHRIS & DAIF of STALKER (NZ) + Brutefest 2025 Photo Gallery!](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1748353410352-SQVFX7WSC7NKEM1BEDXH/Stalker+-+Brutefest+2025-9.jpg)
[Podcast] [Interview] with CHRIS & DAIF of STALKER (NZ) + Brutefest 2025 Photo Gallery!
DUDE. This post right here is absolutely STACKED! I was fortunate enough to finally wrangle an interview with legends Daif and Chris from New Zealand legendary speed-metal maniacs, Stalker! Check the link not only for the full video/audio-only interview (a very, very fun and heartfelt chat from these Kiwi legends) but also a whole bunch of additional Brutefest 2025 photo/footage alongside those posted for our recent review of said gig.
![[RIFFS] Goreframe, aka: Big Mumma Hildryn’s Tech-Tunes For Killin’ Techrot To - Part I.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1746620749051-HPD22JKKDL7UM53PXLMO/HildrynPrime.png)
[RIFFS] Goreframe, aka: Big Mumma Hildryn’s Tech-Tunes For Killin’ Techrot To - Part I.
At this rate, I’m just leaning into the chimeric amalgamation that the blog has become - by design. Speaking of, I’ve written a little Riff (article) about the most select technical-death metal tunes from 1999, best suited to slashing up tech-human zombie abominations. Slashing conducted by a Viking-coded exosuit Viking beefcake, Hildryn, in Warframe’s 1999 content, care of devs Digital Extremes.
![[Review] TRIA PRIMA - ‘Three Primes of Alchemy’ EP](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1744537676910-R5DJ3MYY38SGAE78CMVP/triaprimaband2.jpg)
[Review] TRIA PRIMA - ‘Three Primes of Alchemy’ EP
The lost arts of alchemy foretold the ability to meld metal, matter, elements and more in a carefully-prepared concoction. We can say much the same of Ukraine’s Tria Prima, whose Three Primes of Alchemy EP is combed over by fellow ISC staffer and honestly-probably-a-wizard-IRL, Dean. Check out the review, with further artist/album links available as well! Slava Ukraini.
![[Review] Drudkh - ‘Shadow Play’ LP.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1744445473350-1XVJDCWUYG089UY2MTQP/p5k9tajoj0qe1.jpeg)
[Review] Drudkh - ‘Shadow Play’ LP.
Ukrainian atmospheric black metal veterans Drudkh offer their latest musical outing to the world, Shadow Play, released on March 21st via label Season of Mist. Check out ISC staffer Dean’s comprehensive review of this sojourn into their latest darkly aesthetic offering, as well as full-album and single streams, artist/label/album order links and more.