![[Gig Review]: BATUSHKA (POL) Feat. GERM (AU) @ Corner Hotel, Melbourne (AU), 16.01.2026.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1768827836983-J5MCIDK184QQ373EFWWW/Batushka+-+The+Corner+Hotel+160126-36.jpg)
[Gig Review]: BATUSHKA (POL) Feat. GERM (AU) @ Corner Hotel, Melbourne (AU), 16.01.2026.
[Gig Reviews] - Batushka with Support Germ @ Corner Hotel, Richmond, Melbourne (AU), Fri 16th January 2026.
![[Album Review]: SICK SAD WORLD (France) - ‘Deuil’ LP.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1768713590131-D2672VO5F2ZSJKB3IAWQ/sicksadworldband.jpg)
[Album Review]: SICK SAD WORLD (France) - ‘Deuil’ LP.
[Album Review]: Sick Sad World (France) - Deuil LP, released 1st October, 2025. Check out ISC author Hamza Siddiqi’s analysis of the latest effort from French underground post-metal crew Sick Sad World, as well as artist links, single streams/music video and more. Riffin’ hard and slow, internationally.
![[Album Review]: HEALTH - ‘Conflict DLC’ LP.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1768273784660-9SHCAXRIKAG33IHCF5KR/MAIN+PRESS+SHOT+HEALTH0624.jpg)
[Album Review]: HEALTH - ‘Conflict DLC’ LP.
[Album Review]: LA-based industrial metal/alt-pop trio HEALTH delivered a real shocker for me in December 2025 - in a good way, with 6th release CONFLICT DLC landing in my Top 25 Albums of the Year. Find out why in the full review, which also includes links to the artist and additional media. Get your metalhead boogey on.
![[Riff] 05.12.26: Fire Up The Barbie, Mate! - An Aussie 2025 Heavy Music Feature.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1767684859738-CUW1BHLHOTUC3HC4P2FQ/25AussieAlbumsCover.png)
[Riff] 05.12.26: Fire Up The Barbie, Mate! - An Aussie 2025 Heavy Music Feature.
[Riff]: As part of our Behind Screen and Speaker 2025 retrospective/2026 prospectus series, I dive into a bunch of fantastic cuts of prime Aussie heavy-music beef. See within for the full list, album links, music videos and more, plus some additions from the Musolegion community!
![[Gallery of Brewcide XIII]: CRYPTOPSY (US) & Supports @ Croxton Bandroom, Melb (AU) 20.12.25.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1766997374834-LP837XU8V8FSVD97N0RD/_NDS2065.jpg)
[Gallery of Brewcide XIII]: CRYPTOPSY (US) & Supports @ Croxton Bandroom, Melb (AU) 20.12.25.
[Gallery of Brewicide XIII]: Welcome once more, to our celebration of live music and photographic talent! See within for gig footage, Dan McKay’s incredible photography, artist links and more for: Cryptopsy (CA) and supports Writhing (AU) and Munt (AU) @ Croxton Bandroom, 20.12.25 for the ‘All So Vile’ 2025 Australian Tour.
![[Podcast] Ep. 63: [Interview] w/ BEN GREEN of GRIMLOCK/GYPSY ROAD (AU).](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1766385436248-I3WBUBYRECRMFIYSYVN9/Ep.+63+%5BInterview%5D+with+BEN+GREEN+of+GRIMLOCK%2C+GYPSY+ROAD+%28Melbourne%2C+AU%29+%2B+%40iplayguitars0metimes.png)
[Podcast] Ep. 63: [Interview] w/ BEN GREEN of GRIMLOCK/GYPSY ROAD (AU).
[Podcast] Episode 63: Interview with local Melbourne-based Australian musician Ben Green, who reached out to discuss all things songwriting, band-joining, performing, producing and more for his latest projects Grimlock and Gypsy Road. For an interesting dive into local metal, post-hardcore and emo alike, plus sample tracks and artist links - click here!
![[Heavy News] Music Monday 08.12.25: KAKIHARA (UK), BURIED SOULS (SWI), VERILEHTO (FIN) & BLACK MAGIC TREE (GER).](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1765178063047-7W03A90ZSKTO0PAPIUEE/musicmondaybanner.png)
[Heavy News] Music Monday 08.12.25: KAKIHARA (UK), BURIED SOULS (SWI), VERILEHTO (FIN) & BLACK MAGIC TREE (GER).
[Heavy News/Music Monday 08.12.25]: We might be nearing the end of 2025, but there’s no end in sight where great recent releases are concerned! Check the link for the latest from Scottish mathcore enthusiasts Kakihara, Swiss blackened death metallers Buried Souls, Suomi black metal wizards Verihelto and German heavy psych-rockers Black Magic Tree.
![[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!
![[Podcast] Announcing: INNER-STRENGTH CHECK RADIO (+ Your Input Wanted)!](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1763997438789-090G9S93GOEF5F1D8U6F/Welcome+to+Inner-Strength+Check+Radio.png)
[Podcast] Announcing: INNER-STRENGTH CHECK RADIO (+ Your Input Wanted)!
Welcome to a new vision for the Inner-Strength Check Podcast - Inner-Strength Check Radio! See within for a rundown on what’s to be expected (LOTS of things) but also some calls to action for you guys, the ISC community - I/we want your input! Oh and some Massacre/Tropical Fuck Storm because both those artists rip.
![[Heavy News] MØL Share New Single & Video 'Young'; New Album ‘DREAMCRUSH’ Jan 30th 2026.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1763953653478-XV3JV26NSY6MMVMNBFR8/MOL.jpg)
[Heavy News] MØL Share New Single & Video 'Young'; New Album ‘DREAMCRUSH’ Jan 30th 2026.
[Heavy News] Pitching everything from progressive/post-black metal and more so far, Aarhus (Denmark) metallers MØL are set to continue expanding further out afield. We’ve got proof of that via the link, containing music video/stream links to latest single ‘Young’ from upcoming album Dreamcrush. Naturally, you can also cop info on the album and pre-order/stream links for the LP (and more) right here too! Out Jan 30th, 2026 via Nuclear Blast.
![[Heavy News] There’s No-peth News Like OPETH News (Australian Tour, 2026).](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1763381056092-TG254Q3YHYGORLVHRZ5E/Opeth%2B-%2BThe%2BLast%2BWill%2BAnd%2BTestament.webp)
[Heavy News] There’s No-peth News Like OPETH News (Australian Tour, 2026).
[Heavy News/Music Mondays]: There’s no progressive metal band like Opeth on the live front. Ergo, there’s also no news like Opeth news! Tune in for an important update about the Australian Tour happening right now, ticket links, plus our interview with bassist Martin Menendez. Swede Dreams.
![[#MusicMonday 17.11.25] 3 Tasty 2026 Treats: ABISSI (IT), DEADWOOD (CA) & AGENBITE MISERY (US).](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1763373209881-ZES7CJJQWZ1ZEGYIRNZ8/775853.jpg)
[#MusicMonday 17.11.25] 3 Tasty 2026 Treats: ABISSI (IT), DEADWOOD (CA) & AGENBITE MISERY (US).
[Music Mondays, 17th Nov ‘25]: No need to ask if these are indeed tasty treats - they’ve been sampled in advance by the ISC team for quality. Check out latest singles, album/artist bio, preorders and more for 2026 albums from: Italian psych-rockers Abissi, Canadian deathcore mongrels Deadwood & US avant-garde extreme-metal boffins Agenbite Misery!
![[Music Monday] 10.11.25 - Mini-Review Trifecta: DEMIURGON (ITA), TAKOMAHA (NOR) & SPØGELSE (SWE).](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1762845365870-Q2730VK4DDDLFHSCIXU4/398044.jpg)
[Music Monday] 10.11.25 - Mini-Review Trifecta: DEMIURGON (ITA), TAKOMAHA (NOR) & SPØGELSE (SWE).
Saying a long-needed farewell to the old, dying laptop with this international triple-whammy as its’ final Music Monday swansong. Join in the spirit of all things musical and technically-functional (albeit a day late) with Italian brutal death-metal lords Demiurgon, Norwegian noise-rocking crew Takomaha and dirty beer-drenched punk from Sweden’s Spøgelse!
(Featured Image: Spøgelse, courtesy of the artist).
![[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!
![[Podcast] Ep. 60: [Interview] with NOAH SEE of CONJURER (UK).](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1760964693004-AYJFEKCQSOU9LY44MD7T/matthieugill_conjurer.jpg)
[Podcast] Ep. 60: [Interview] with NOAH SEE of CONJURER (UK).
British progressive post-metal/doom heavyweights Conjurer are a few days from releasing third full-length LP Unself on Oct 24th, via Nuclear Blast Records. It’s an incredible record and one drummer Noah See and I discuss together alongside drumming, touring, collaboration and more. See within for video/audio podcast links, artist/album bio, preorder links and more. Get sludged!
![[Podcast] Ep. 59: Interview with JEFF BECERRA of POSSESSED (US).](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1760360977223-VN0E5RVOUUVDOU22Q3L6/ep59bandphoto.jpg)
[Podcast] Ep. 59: Interview with JEFF BECERRA of POSSESSED (US).
[Podcast, Ep. 59]: Bay Area metal-progenitors Possessed are nothing short of iconic, having been a primary influence in the formation of death and thrash metal. On Friday, I caught up with vocalist Jeff Becerra to discuss the bands' first ever Australian tour, celebrating 40 years of their landmark album Seven Churches and much more!
![[Gig Review] STONED JESUS ‘XV Anniversary & Australian Debut Tour’ Richmond (Melb, AU) 04.10.25.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1759744362508-5G439OBC7QUZTTUTXZC5/%5BGig+Review%5D+STONED+JESUS+w+EMERGENCY+RULE+%26+OCEANLORD+04.10.25.png)
[Gig Review] STONED JESUS ‘XV Anniversary & Australian Debut Tour’ Richmond (Melb, AU) 04.10.25.
[Gig Review] Ukrainian stoner/psych rock legends Stoned Jesus surpassed all expectations with a brilliant performance at The Leadbeater Hotel in Richmond, Melbourne (AUS) alongside equally competent supports Emergency Rule (SA, AU) & Oceanlord (VIC, AU)! Check the link for full review with images care of Richie Black Photography.
![[Heavy News] SOULFLY Release Music Video For New Single 'Nihilist' Feat. Todd Jones OF NAILS](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1759391498186-T7H52739VY7VYI0FYQTN/sfmerc.jpg)
[Heavy News] SOULFLY Release Music Video For New Single 'Nihilist' Feat. Todd Jones OF NAILS
[Heavy News]: Cavalera and Co are back at it again! Max and crew demonstrate their unwillingness to rest on laurels, pushing Soulfly’s heavy-factor to new heights with Chama. Check out the link for details/video/stream link for latest single ‘Nihilist’ (feat. Todd Jones of Nails) plus all the relevant links for the upcoming LP, out October 24th via Nuclear Blast Records.
![[Podcast] Ep. 58: [Interview] with CHUCK BILLY of TESTAMENT (US).](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1759213470283-L6C9TPTLAU73B149A67U/testamentband.jpg)
[Podcast] Ep. 58: [Interview] with CHUCK BILLY of TESTAMENT (US).
Check out our interview from yesterday on Music Monday with Chuck Billy, the powerful veteran frontman/vocalist of iconic Bay Area thrash metal heroes Testament. With Para Bellum due for release on Oct 10th via Nuclear Blast Records, we discussed the upcoming LP, touring, musicianship and much more. Also included are recent singles, album preorder details, artist statement/links and more!
![[Review] CONDITION CRITICAL (US) - ‘Degeneration Chamber’ LP.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1756727114789-G3WTTOT9PZRUBSQZZD2C/conditioncritical.jpeg)
[Review] CONDITION CRITICAL (US) - ‘Degeneration Chamber’ LP.
[Album Review: Condition Critical - Degeneration Chamber]. Nope, not even inclement weather, power outages or a dead first draft can keep this thrasher down! See here for latest review from ISC host Brady, exploring a ripping, technical affair via these independent New Jersey modern-thrash upstarts. One for the thrashers and mosh-fiends, Degeneration Chamber drops Sept 5th, 2025.