![[Podcast] ISC Podcast & Blog - The 2025 Compendium.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1767182961743-US88355KIQM3M4VNFFVF/481241308_10161629087794051_1162669063330694553_n.jpg)
[Podcast] ISC Podcast & Blog - The 2025 Compendium.
[Blog/Podcast]: 2025 has been many things, but it’s also been our biggest and boldest year yet in terms of content! See within for a compendium of (pretty much) all of our works from the year - from gig reviews, album reviews and interviews, through to tabletop RPG/gaming reviews, essays, articles, podcast episodes and more, Happy New Year!
![[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!
![[Podcast]: Episode 62 - [Interview] with MILLE PETROZZA of KREATOR.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1765938202805-S81JUD3I2PFDE6QX9J8U/ISC+Podcast%2C+Ep.+62+%5BInterview%5D+with+MILLE+PETROZZA+of+KREATOR..png)
[Podcast]: Episode 62 - [Interview] with MILLE PETROZZA of KREATOR.
[Podcast]: Wow, what an incredible opportunity! Pulled up on the side of the road, ISC host Brady gets a last-minute call for a once in a lifetime thrash-metal fan dream - an opportunity to speak with influential Teutonic thrash lord Mille Petrozza, of German kings Kreator! See link for video interview/audio-only podcast version, recent singles links, Krushers of The World preorder links and more. Das ist sehr gut, danke Mille!
![[Announcement]: Statement of Support For Bondi.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1765802775243-Q8JNECRJF7SCGDMDUBO2/6e21ed99-183a-4e55-b090-99168b961c9f.jpg)
[Announcement]: Statement of Support For Bondi.
A statement of support from myself and the Inner-Strength Check team, as well as some links to resources for those affected by the 2025 attack on Bondi Beach, 14.12.25.
![[Riff] Gamertag Team: Brady + Elodie Explore BEASTIEBALL + VEIN.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1765432653274-N68LID39ZSFE983ZJB3C/577209701_2631778037165160_1517115684621756129_n.jpg)
[Riff] Gamertag Team: Brady + Elodie Explore BEASTIEBALL + VEIN.
[Riff]: It’s been a while between video-gaming posts for me! Thanks to body-doubling and the power of having nerd-friends as fellow writers, I bring you a brief recollection of two recently played PC titles from Elodie and I: Beastieball, and Vein. Party-sportsin’, Zombie-autism-in’ fun times were had!
![[HEAVY NEWS] MAMMAL RELEASE NEW SINGLE ‘AFTER PARTY’ AND XMAS SHOW.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1765324854350-JT5S9R1TAKPD74R47G39/Mammal+After+Party+PNG.png)
[HEAVY NEWS] MAMMAL RELEASE NEW SINGLE ‘AFTER PARTY’ AND XMAS SHOW.
Mammal return with new single 'After Party' just ahead of their MAMMAL Xmas Show.
![[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.
![[Gallery] of Brewicide XII: FLITCRAFT ‘Transmission Echo’ LP Launch @ Bergy Bandroom, Melb (AU) 29.11.25.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1764671096623-EGOUYSOPQ1LHSNUA47HU/Flitcraft+-+The+Bergy+Bandroom+291125-36.jpg)
[Gallery] of Brewicide XII: FLITCRAFT ‘Transmission Echo’ LP Launch @ Bergy Bandroom, Melb (AU) 29.11.25.
[Gallery of Brewicide] XII: Matinee of Madness - Flitcraft Transmission Echo Album Launch @ Bergy Bandroom, Melbourne (AU). Supports: Aardvark & Cult of The Night. Check out the link for some fantastic shots and some words of opinion by local photographer/ISC affiliate Richie Black Photography, plus links for all involved artists! Support the scene.
![[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] Inner-Strength Check Radio: Pilot Broadcast, 27.11.2026.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1764246077995-OEHUC0NYNXGRE1OZPDT3/Inner-Strength+Check+Radio+Pilot+Broadcast%2C+25th+Nov+2025..png)
[Podcast] Inner-Strength Check Radio: Pilot Broadcast, 27.11.2026.
HUGE! Welcome to an exciting new development for the Inner-Strength Check Podcast - a double-feature and our first ever broad of Inner-Strength Check Radio online. Featuring footage of Lofi Games’ indie-game hit Kenshi, with singles from recent/upcoming albums by: Deadwood, Redivider, AndrewKN, HyperioN, Phobocosm, El Muerto & Kostnatění!
SYLOSIS ANNOUNCE 2026 ALBUM ‘THE NEW FLESH’ & DROP CRUSHING NEW TITLE TRACK.
SYLOSIS ANNOUNCE 2026 ALBUM ‘THE NEW FLESH’ & DROP CRUSHING NEW TITLE TRACK.
![[Gig Review] ONSLAUGHT (UK) ‘Power From Hell: 40th Anniversary Tour’ @ The Corner, Melb (AU) 22.11.25.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1764167489177-OPFKNW1ZHW9XRJCJCE83/_DSC0728.jpg)
[Gig Review] ONSLAUGHT (UK) ‘Power From Hell: 40th Anniversary Tour’ @ The Corner, Melb (AU) 22.11.25.
[Gig Review] If Judas Priest are British steel, then Bristol’s Onslaught are goddamn British polonium. Check out our review of their absolute destruction of Corner Hotel in Melbourne on Sat 22nd Nov.
![[Announcement] Introducing Newest ISC Staffer Luna! + A Riff-Collab (Fallout:NV/Kenshi).](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1764145675104-HS6I38I4QRLQJ1WAZPMB/deimosart1.png)
[Announcement] Introducing Newest ISC Staffer Luna! + A Riff-Collab (Fallout:NV/Kenshi).
It’s time for an announcement, but we’re not stopping with just that! Introducing latest ISC staff member Luna, our first overseas colleague on the team. Check out the link to learn more and also see a collaborative piece from Luna and Brady - two short creative pieces based on Fallout: New Vegas and Kenshi.
[Featured Image: Deimos Art (link in article)].
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[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.
![[Gallery of Brewicide] XI: OPETH w/CALIGULA'S HORSE @ Palais Theatre (Melbourne, AU) 21.11.25.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1763890043331-AEFX406JFOSML7OUJEUE/Opeth+-+The+Palais+211125-12.jpg)
[Gallery of Brewicide] XI: OPETH w/CALIGULA'S HORSE @ Palais Theatre (Melbourne, AU) 21.11.25.
[Gallery of Brewicide] XI: Opeth ‘The Last Will and Testament’ Australian Tour Photo Gallery, with Caligula’s Horse @ Palais Theatre, St Kilda, Melbourne AU 21.11.25 (via DRW Entertainment/Metropolis Touring).
![[Riff] Welcome to Gehennmoor, aka RNG-Town (Tome Of Adventure Design).](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1763636923343-NMIKYW34W2OSDUB7EWIH/guard.jpg)
[Riff] Welcome to Gehennmoor, aka RNG-Town (Tome Of Adventure Design).
[Tabletop Thursdays/ Lore]: Taking a bit of a different tack to the usual news-updates posts for TT Thursday - Brady explores an emergent city coined Gehennmoor, via the method of pure RNG. With thanks to Mythmere Games and Matt Finch for The Tome Of Adventure Design (Revised) as the guide!
![[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!