Editorials
Unify 2019 Op-Ed: Lineup, Gender, Michael Crafter, Outrage, & The Past
Let’s talk about Unify 2019, the lineup, gender issues, Michael Crafter, IKTPQ, online outrage, & the past.
News
Live Review
Live Review: Make Them Suffer – Factory Theatre, Sydney (16/8/2018)
Make Them Suffer are in a league of their own.
Exclusive
Premiere: Sleepwell – ‘Acreman’
Brisbane’s Sleepwell pour deep loss into their music for new single, ‘Acreman’.
Saves The Day To Return In 2018 With New Album, ‘9’
Saves The Day’s first record in five years, ‘9’, is coming this October.
Howard Jones Joins Killswitch Engage Live For ‘The End Of Heartache’
A wholesome team-up of two great friends & vocalists for one fuckin’ awesome song.
Karl Schubach Opens Up About His Time In Misery Signals With Candid Statement
“This year marks the 10th anniversary of what, by definition, is one of the greatest accomplishments of my life.”
Retrospective
10 Years On: Alkaline Trio – ‘Agony & Irony’
Alkaline Trio’s sixth LP, 2008’s stellar ‘Agony & Irony’, has turned 10 so let’s dive back into this gem. ...
Crystal Lake Expand With New Song, ‘The Circle’
Crystal Lake is back with something slightly different for fans in the shape of ‘The Circle’.
Ceres Defeat Writer’s Block With Heartfelt New Single, ‘Viv In The Front Seat’
“And when I die, I’ll die happy/First and full and completely/With you, you in my mind all of the time.”
Feature
Artist Special: Andy Marsh (Thy Art Is Murder)
“I’ve always described that most people’s lives are a still photograph, and mine is like a movie.”
Exclusive
Track By Track: Better Half’s ‘Maybe I Was Wrong’ EP
Better Half’s Christopher Vernon runs through the lyrics & meanings of their debut EP, ‘Maybe I Was Wrong’.
Polyphia Reveal Third Record, ‘New Levels New Devils’
The newest Polyphia single, ‘O.D.’, is just vibes for days.
Feature
A Catch Up On Some Releases We Missed In 2018
2018 has been a big year, so here’s a catch-up on some solid releases that we’ve missed so far!
Exclusive
Premiere: The Valley Ends – ‘Embers’
Light a spark & let it burn with the new single from Melbourne’s The Valley Ends, ‘Embers’.
“All Pigs Must Die”: Antagonist A.D. Drop Relentless New Single, ‘A.P.M.D.’
Antagonist A.D. are once again getting back in the horse’s saddle for their hellish new track, ‘A.P.M.D.’.
Hellions Want To Break Through The Noise & ‘Smile’ On New Single
Smile & show us those pearly whites, Hellions.
Outright Tell It How It Is On New 7″, ‘Holler’
Outright do not at all step down on their mighty new 7″, ‘Holler’.
Birds In Row Merge Contemporary Dance With Hardcore In ‘I Don’t Dance’ Film Clip
One of the more unique music videos you’ll watch in 2018.
Great Finds: The Threats – ‘Bon Voyage’ & ‘Lifeboat’
FFO: Norma Jean, The Chariot, Every Time I Die.
Burn In Hell (ex-Vices) Launch New EP, ‘HUMANITY PLAGUE’
From the ashes of Vices comes a filthy, violent and heavy sound: Burn In Hell.
Exclusive
Premiere: The Final Gifts Of Spilt Cities, ‘Flower Beds’ & ‘Neverknowsbest’
Perth’s Spilt Cities offer up a final duo of singles before the bands call it quits: ‘Flower Beds’ & ‘Neverknow...
Aussie Feature
Aussie Feature: Trophy Eyes
“I could’ve written a song and hope it gets covered by The Wiggles. They don’t know what I’m doing or our intent!”
Easy Life Re-Launch Themselves As After Touch, Release New Single
We liked ’em when they were called Easy Life, and we still like ’em under this new After Touch moniker.
Homesick Announce New LP ‘Terra Nullius’, Sign To Resist Records
Australian hardcore needs more bands like Homesick.