Album Of The Week – MASTODON – ‘Marrow Deep’
MASTODON have released a new album, ‘Marrow Deep‘, their first album since 2021. This album takes you on a trip, a pretty spun-out trip at that, but it is very enjoyable listening.
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KATATONIA interview. Touring Australia in October.
I had an awesome and very relaxed chat with Jonas Renkse from Sweden’s KATATONIA ahead of their Australia / NZ tour.
SHREDFEST – Adelaide
I know it was called SHREDFEST, and with shredding, you think guitars, but the unsung heroes of the night were the drummers. Holy crap! Hats off to them.
See this tour if you can. You may still have time.
20260904-04 Fallujah
Date – 4/09/2026Venue – Lion Arts FactoryShredfest All photos are copyright. No downloading or screenshots without express permission. It’s not too hard to ask is it? ✖ 20260904 04 Fallujah 01 20260904 04 Fallujah 02 20260904 04 Fallujah 03 20260904 04 Fallujah 04 20260904 04 Fallujah 05 20260904 04 Fallujah 06 20260904 04 Fallujah 07 … Read more20260904-04 Fallujah
20260904-03 Ashen
Date – 4/09/2026Venue – Lion Arts FactoryShredfest All photos are copyright. No downloading or screenshots without express permission. It’s not too hard to ask is it? ✖ 20260904 03 Ashen 01 20260904 03 Ashen 02 20260904 03 Ashen 03 20260904 03 Ashen 04 20260904 03 Ashen 05 20260904 03 Ashen 06 20260904 03 Ashen 07
20260904-01 Oath Of Damnation
Date – 4/09/2026Venue – Lion Arts FactoryShredfest All photos are copyright. No downloading or screenshots without express permission. It’s not too hard to ask is it? ✖ 20260904 01 Oath Of Damnation 01 20260904 01 Oath Of Damnation 02 20260904 01 Oath Of Damnation 03 20260904 01 Oath Of Damnation 04 20260904 01 Oath Of … Read more20260904-01 Oath Of Damnation
20260904-05 Obscura
Date – 4/09/2026Venue – Lion Arts FactoryShredfest All photos are copyright. No downloading or screenshots without express permission. It’s not too hard to ask is it? ✖ 20260904 05 Obscura 01 20260904 05 Obscura 02 20260904 05 Obscura 03 20260904 05 Obscura 04 20260904 05 Obscura 05 20260904 05 Obscura 06 20260904 05 Obscura 07 … Read more20260904-05 Obscura
Album Of The Week – FLOTSAM AND JETSAM – ‘Rats In The Temple’
FLOTSAM AND JETSAM are at it again. What do I mean by ‘IT’ ? I mean causing mayhem and destruction with a killer album. It starts off nutso and then it gets insane. NO OTHER BAND IN THE GENRE CAN TOUCH THEM at the moment.
PARABELUM – Adelaide
On Friday night our new friends from Perth, PARABELUM, flew into town to play at the Ed. Castle. 3 Adelaide bands stacked the bill and a fun night was had by all.
20260828-01 Skyhammer
Date – 28/08/2026Venue – Ed. Castle Hotel, Currie Street. All photos are copyright. No downloading or screenshots without express permission. It’s not too hard to ask is it? ✖ 20260828 01 Skyhammer 01 20260828 01 Skyhammer 02 20260828 01 Skyhammer 03 20260828 01 Skyhammer 04 20260828 01 Skyhammer 05 20260828 01 Skyhammer 06 20260828 01 … Read more20260828-01 Skyhammer
20260828-02 Lucifer’s Fall
Date – 28/08/2026Venue – Ed. Castle Hotel, Currie Street All photos are copyright. No downloading or screenshots without express permission. It’s not too hard to ask is it? ✖ 20260828 02 Lucifer’s Fall 01 20260828 02 Lucifer’s Fall 02 20260828 02 Lucifer’s Fall 03 20260828 02 Lucifer’s Fall 04 20260828 02 Lucifer’s Fall 05 20260828 … Read more20260828-02 Lucifer’s Fall
20260828-04 Loaded Billy
Date – 28/08/2026Venue – Ed. Castle Hotel, Currie Street All photos are copyright. No downloading or screenshots without express permission. It’s not too hard to ask is it? ✖ 20260828 04 Loaded Billy 01 20260828 04 Loaded Billy 02 20260828 04 Loaded Billy 03 20260828 04 Loaded Billy 04 20260828 04 Loaded Billy 05 20260828 … Read more20260828-04 Loaded Billy
20260828-03 Parabelum
Date – 28/08/2026Venue – Ed. Castle Hotel, Currie Street All photos are copyright. No downloading or screenshots without express permission. It’s not too hard to ask is it? ✖ 20260828 03 Parabelum01 20260828 03 Parabelum02 20260828 03 Parabelum03 20260828 03 Parabelum04 20260828 03 Parabelum05 20260828 03 Parabelum06 20260828 03 Parabelum07 20260828 03 Parabelum08 20260828 03 … Read more20260828-03 Parabelum
Album Of The Week – TRIOSPHERE – ‘Oceans Above, Stars Below’
This album right here is an album that deserves to be noticed, deserves to be heard, and deserves to be played loud, and often. TRIOSPHERE are from Norway and pump out a beautiful brand of Metal, their own unique mix.
AVATAR – Adelaide
Last night AVATAR came to play their first show in Adelaide and what a show it was. This band has serious entertainment chops, the whole band go all-in. A very entertaining show thrilled the manic Wednesday night crowd at Lion Arts Factory.
20260826 Avatar
Date – 26/08/2026Venue – Lion Arts Factory, North Terrace All photos are copyright. No downloading or screenshots without express permission. It’s not too hard to ask is it? ✖ 20260826 Avatar 01 20260826 Avatar 02 20260826 Avatar 03 20260826 Avatar 04 20260826 Avatar 05 20260826 Avatar 06 20260826 Avatar 07 20260826 Avatar 08 20260826 Avatar … Read more20260826 Avatar
CoreLeoni interview. New album out in September.
I had a cool chat with CoreLeoni main man, Leo Leoni, about a great many things, analogue recording and keeping the magic, festival crowd distances, playing in a castle, missing guitars, and the band’s upcoming album, ‘Generection’.
Album Of The Week – IRONFLAME – ‘Worlds To Conquer’
This is a cool album, a more traditional style which takes me back to when I got into Metal in the first place.
Everything sounds the way it should on this album.
PARABELUM interview. First gig in Adelaide August 28th.
I had a quick chat with Mick Vinnie from PARABELUM before their first ever show in Adelaide on the 28th. It’s their first gig outside their native Western Australia, and they’re sounding pumped about it. Check it out.
THE ETERNAL interview. Touring with Amorphis soon.
I recently had another cool and relaxed chat with Mark Kelson from THE ETERNAL about a great many things, including touring Australia soon with AMORPHIS, and the imminent release of their new album, ‘Obscured Horizons’.
METALITE interview. New album out soon.
I had an awesome chat with Edwin Premberg from Sweden’s METALITE, about festivals, sleeping on tour buses, merch, guitar endorsements, and of course the excellent upcoming album, ‘Discovery’.
Check it out.
CANDLEMASS interview. Australian tour coming up.
I spoke with original CANDLEMASS vocalist, Johan Länquist. We had a grand chat about many things ahead of the band’s first Australian tour.
FROTH & FURY – 1st announcement.
A massive announcement from our friends over at FROTH AND FURY FEST, with the first line-up announcement.
Keep checking back for more announcements. HUGE!
Cheers.
DOUBLE DRAGON and friends
Friday night at The Gov. 4 heavy bands, 1 good time.
Heaps of Adelaide Metalheads flocked to The Gov on Friday night for a feast of Metal.
20260717-02 Storm The Crown
Date – 17/07/2026Venue – The Governor Hindmarsh Hotel. Port Rd, Hindmarsh All photos are copyright. No downloading or screenshots without express permission. It’s not too hard to ask is it? ✖ 20260717 02 Storm The Crown 01 20260717 02 Storm The Crown 02 20260717 02 Storm The Crown 03 20260717 02 Storm The Crown 04 … Read more20260717-02 Storm The Crown
20260717-03 Headbore
Date – 17/07/2026Venue – The Governor Hindmarsh Hotel. Port Rd, Hindmarsh All photos are copyright. No downloading or screenshots without express permission. It’s not too hard to ask is it? ✖ 20260717 03 Headbore 01 20260717 03 Headbore 02 20260717 03 Headbore 04 20260717 03 Headbore 05 20260717 03 Headbore 06 20260717 03 Headbore 07 … Read more20260717-03 Headbore
20260717-04 Double Dragon
Date – 17/07/2026Venue – The Governor Hindmarsh Hotel. Port Rd, Hindmarsh All photos are copyright. No downloading or screenshots without express permission. It’s not too hard to ask is it? ✖ 20260717 04 Double Dragon 01 20260717 04 Double Dragon 02 20260717 04 Double Dragon 03 20260717 04 Double Dragon 04 20260717 04 Double Dragon … Read more20260717-04 Double Dragon
20260717-01 Nakatomi Plaza
Date – 17/07/2026Venue – The Governor Hindmarsh Hotel. Port Rd, Hindmarsh All photos are copyright. No downloading or screenshots without express permission. It’s not too hard to ask is it? ✖ 20260717 01 Nakatomi Plaza 01 20260717 01 Nakatomi Plaza 02 20260717 01 Nakatomi Plaza 03 20260717 01 Nakatomi Plaza 04 20260717 01 Nakatomi Plaza … Read more20260717-01 Nakatomi Plaza
CRADLE OF FILTH / DEVILDRIVER – Adelaide
Photos from a wild Tuesday night at Hindley St. Music Hall with CRADLE OF FILTH and DEVILDRIVER. What’s not to love about that?
20260714-01 DevilDriver
Date – 14/07/2026Venue – Hindley St. Music Hall All photos are copyright. No downloading or screenshots without express permission. It’s not too hard to ask is it? ✖ 20260714 01 Devildriver 01 20260714 01 Devildriver 02 20260714 01 Devildriver 03 20260714 01 Devildriver 05 20260714 01 Devildriver 06 20260714 01 Devildriver 07 20260714 01 Devildriver … Read more20260714-01 DevilDriver
20260714-02 Cradle Of Filth
Date – 14/07/2026Venue – Hindley St. Music Hall All photos are copyright. No downloading or screenshots without express permission. It’s not too hard to ask is it? ✖ 20260714 02 Cradle Of Filth 01 20260714 02 Cradle Of Filth 02 20260714 02 Cradle Of Filth 03 20260714 02 Cradle Of Filth 04 20260714 02 Cradle … Read more20260714-02 Cradle Of Filth
2027 Gig Posters
These are gig posters from the year as they come outBe aware that some of these may have ended up postponed or even cancelled. ✖ 20270101 Gig Posters 20270130 Paleface Swiss
DEVILDRIVER. Dez’s thoughts ahead of Australian tour.
With the CRADLE OF FILTH / DEVILDRIVER tour almost upon us, Dez Fafara from DEVILDRIVER opened up and gave us his thoughts ahead of the tour.
Album Of The Week – AMBERIAN DAWN – ‘Temptation’s Gates’
Finland’s AMBERIAN DAWN are back with a new singer and a new fire. New singer, Nicole Willerton, has slotted in perfectly in every way.
Album Of The Week – LUMEN AD MORTEM – ‘A Grave Ascent’
Adelaide’s own LUMEN AD MORTEM, purveyors of the finest Anthemic Black Metal, have released another slab of circular goodness to feast upon.
MORTAL SIN – Adelaide
Friday June 19th was the day for MORTAL SIN’s return to Adelaide for a sold out gig at the Ed Castle Hotel in Currie Street. The place was packed to the gills and it went off like a frog in a sock.
20260619-02 Headbore
Date – 19/06/2026Venue – The Ed, Castle Hotel, Currie St. Adelaide All photos are copyright. No downloading or screenshots without express permission. It’s not too hard to ask is it? ✖ 20260619 02 Headbore 01 20260619 02 Headbore 02 20260619 02 Headbore 03 20260619 02 Headbore 04 20260619 02 Headbore 05 20260619 02 Headbore 06 … Read more20260619-02 Headbore
20260619-03 Hidden Intent
Date – 19/06/2026Venue – The Ed, Castle Hotel, Currie St. Adelaide All photos are copyright. No downloading or screenshots without express permission. It’s not too hard to ask is it? ✖ 20260619 03 Hidden Intent 01 20260619 03 Hidden Intent 02 20260619 03 Hidden Intent 03 20260619 03 Hidden Intent 04 20260619 03 Hidden Intent … Read more20260619-03 Hidden Intent
20260619-04 Mortal Sin
Date – 19/06/2026Venue – The Ed, Castle Hotel, Currie St. Adelaide All photos are copyright. No downloading or screenshots without express permission. It’s not too hard to ask is it? ✖ 20260619 04 Mortal Sin 01 20260619 04 Mortal Sin 02 20260619 04 Mortal Sin 03 20260619 04 Mortal Sin 04 20260619 04 Mortal Sin … Read more20260619-04 Mortal Sin
Album Of The Week – LEX LEGION – self-titled
LEX LEGION burst onto the scene with their debut album. The album has plenty to like, and let’s face it, with a pedigree like this, how could it not?
METAL CHURCH interview. New album, ‘Dead To Rights’ out now.
I had a massive chat with Kurdt Vanderhoof from METAL CHURCH about knotted backs, new albums, new lineups, Kansas walking onstage in overalls and veterans in Heavy Metal rest homes, among other things.
Album Of The Week – FIRES IN THE DISTANCE – ‘Circadian Promise’
FIRES IN THE DISTANCE have released an absolute cracker of an album. I’m very excited that it’s been released, so that you can listen and share my enthusiasm.
Album Of The Week – DIMMU BORGIR – ‘Grand Serpent Rising’
DIMMU BORGIR may take 8 years between albums these days but that doesn’t mean the albums don’t kick serious butt when they come out. The latest offering, ‘Grand Serpent Rising’, is a brutal slab of Metal that DIMMU BORGIR
specialise in.
Album Of The Week – ELEGANT WEAPONS – ‘Evolution’
Another cracker as you would expect, given the pedigree of this band. I mean, come on, how could it not be? It’s a fantastic album of polished hard rock.
FEAR FACTORY – Adelaide
FEAR FACTORY blasted their way through town last night, and left a lasting impression on the sell-out crowd at The Gov.
20260521-01 Freedom Of Fear
Date – 21/05/2026Venue – The Governor Hindmarsh Hotel, Port Rd, Hindmarsh All photos are copyright. No downloading or screenshots without express permission. It’s not too hard to ask is it? ✖ 20260521 01 Freedom Of Fear 01 20260521 01 Freedom Of Fear 02 20260521 01 Freedom Of Fear 03 20260521 01 Freedom Of Fear 04 … Read more20260521-01 Freedom Of Fear
20260521-02 Fear Factory
Date – 21/05/2026Venue – The Governor Hindmarsh Hotel, Port Rd, Hindmarsh All photos are copyright. No downloading or screenshots without express permission. It’s not too hard to ask is it? ✖ 20260521 02 Fear Factory 01 20260521 02 Fear Factory 02 20260521 02 Fear Factory 03 20260521 02 Fear Factory 04 20260521 02 Fear Factory … Read more20260521-02 Fear Factory
LEX LEGION interview. Debut album out June 12th.
I had a cool chat with Andy LaRocque and Nils K Rue from LEX LEGION about the formation of the band, the recording of the new album, advances in recording techniques, the threat of AI and alternative wedding marches.
Album Of The Week – DRACONIAN – ‘In Somnolent Ruin’
Those Swedish masters of Gothic Doom/Death Metal, DRACONIAN, have unleashed another slab of goodness upon us. It’s entitled ‘In Somnolent Ruin’ and it is calling you to check it out now.
20260317-03 Irish Dancers
Date – 17/03/2026Venue – The Gov, Port Rd, Hindmarsh All photos are copyright. No downloading or screenshots without express permission. It’s not too hard to ask is it? ✖ 20260317 03 Irish Dancers 01 20260317 03 Irish Dancers 02 20260317 03 Irish Dancers 03 20260317 03 Irish Dancers 04 20260317 03 Irish Dancers 05