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[NEWS] WACKEN METAL BATTLE DEBUTS IN AUSTRALIA

[NEWS] WACKEN METAL BATTLE DEBUTS IN AUSTRALIA

The legendary Wacken Metal Battle—the world’s largest heavy metal battle-of-the-bands—is making its triumphant debut in the great southern land, giving unsigned Australian metal acts the opportunity to battle it out for a spot at the world’s largest and greatest heavy metal festival: Wacken Open Air. 30 years have passed since the creation of Wacken Open Air...
[LIST] 5 FACTS ABOUT ALICE COOPER

[LIST] 5 FACTS ABOUT ALICE COOPER

In celebration of Alice Cooper and his crew landing on Australian soil for the ‘Ol’ Black Eyes Is Back’ 2020 Aussie tour, we’ve compiled a list of five facts about the 72-year-old shock rocker. Shows for the tour kick off tomorrow with special guests Airbourne along with MC50, featuring Wayne Kramer of the legendary MC5. 1. Alice Cooper’s star sign is...
[LIST] 7 METALHEAD CHRISTMAS ITEMS THAT DON'T EXIST BUT SHOULD

[LIST] 7 METALHEAD CHRISTMAS ITEMS THAT DON’T EXIST BUT SHOULD

Following our ultimate muso gift guide, we’ve compiled a list of metalhead Christmas must-haves that we can sadly only pine for. 1. AC/DC-branded Bonbon Scotts 2. Behemoth-style nativity set Image: ‘Isenheimer Altar’ given the Behemoth treatment, painted by Sylwia Makris 3. Pentagram tree topper 4. Dissection carving knives 5. KISS-branded mistletoe 6. Candlemass mass candles   7....
[LIST] THE ULTIMATE MUSO GIFT GUIDE

[LIST] THE ULTIMATE MUSO GIFT GUIDE

It’s overwhelmingly close to Christmas Day and acquiring unique and meaningful gifts within budget is probably an equally overwhelming concept for most. Australians spend approximately $11 billion a year on Christmas gifts yet statistics indicate that over 20 million gifts received each year are actually unwanted. In an attempt to reduce wastage and offer genuine...
[PHOTOGRAPHY PORTFOLIO] KAL RESTON: PART I

[PHOTOGRAPHY PORTFOLIO] KAL RESTON: PART I

Photos: Kal Reston – Kal Reston Photographer Models: Islamova Ksenia and Kate Martin
[NEWS] OBITUARY ADD ADELAIDE SHOW TO AUSSIE 'CAUSE OF DEATH' AUSTRALIAN TOUR

[NEWS] OBITUARY ADD ADELAIDE SHOW TO AUSSIE ‘CAUSE OF DEATH’ AUSTRALIAN TOUR

Due to public demand and soaring ticket sales nationwide, an Adelaide show has been added to the Obituary ‘Cause Of Death’ 2020 tour. In 1990, Obituary released the album Cause Of Death­. One considered a classic in the history of the death metal genre—a masterpiece that has stood the test of time and, to this...
[TRAVEL PHOTO JOURNAL] PALM SPRINGS BY JOSH GEELEN: PART II

[TRAVEL PHOTO JOURNAL] PALM SPRINGS BY JOSH GEELEN: PART II

Photos: Josh Geelen – Josh Geelen Photographer
[TRAVEL PHOTO JOURNAL] PALM SPRINGS BY JOSH GEELEN: PART I

[TRAVEL PHOTO JOURNAL] PALM SPRINGS BY JOSH GEELEN: PART I

Photos: Josh Geelen – Josh Geelen Photographer
[NEWS] JOHN 5 AND THE CREATURES TO TOUR AUSTRALIA IN APRIL 2020 WITH SPECIAL GUEST JARED JAMES NICHOLS

[NEWS] JOHN 5 AND THE CREATURES TO TOUR AUSTRALIA IN APRIL 2020 WITH SPECIAL GUEST JARED JAMES NICHOLS

John 5 is one of the most influential guitarists of our generation. Best known for his time in Marilyn Manson and as the current guitarist for Rob Zombie, John 5 has been a guitar player for some of the biggest headlining rock bands in the world as well as playing session with Paul Stanley, Rod...
[NEWS] ADELAIDE METAL BAND ALIUM SET TO RELEASE SECOND EVER SINGLE 'FALLEN' AND LAUNCH SINGLE AT SHREDFEST ADELAIDE

[NEWS] ADELAIDE METAL BAND ALIUM SET TO RELEASE SECOND EVER SINGLE ‘FALLEN’ AND LAUNCH SINGLE AT SHREDFEST ADELAIDE

Heavy metal was created—then through time—feared, embraced, mocked, banished, ironically embraced, and finally: unironically embraced. There is a new breed that stands where metal is positioned—having come full circle—and Adelaide five-piece Alium take their place among the new breed. There’s a 2019 punch to the band’s sound, but the attitude channels pure, unadulterated 1980s heavy...
[NEWS] THE DARKNESS ANNOUNCE ‘EASTER IS CANCELLED’ AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND 2020 TOUR AND RELEASE NEW SINGLE ‘HEART EXPLODES’

[NEWS] THE DARKNESS ANNOUNCE ‘EASTER IS CANCELLED’ AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND 2020 TOUR AND RELEASE NEW SINGLE ‘HEART EXPLODES’

After what will be a three-year gap between visits, UK rock favourites The Darkness will be back on Aussie and New Zealand shores to spread their Easter Is Cancelled message with a headline tour in March 2020. On a mission to lead us to the sunlit uplands of inclusivity, togetherness and rock ‘n’ roll fellowship, The Darkness will...
[FASHION EDITORIAL] DARK PARADISE

[FASHION EDITORIAL] DARK PARADISE

Model: Maggie Sobraske – Red Model Management Hair and Makeup: Pennina Koptiev – Makeup by Pennina Photos: Adina Koptiev – Adina Koptiev Photographer Clothing by Coral Avgi