Top Albums For 2025
2025 has given way to 2026, so that means a list like this mysteriously appears. See what you think.
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KREATOR interview. New album out January 16th, 2026
I had a really cool and relaxed chat with Mille Petrozza from legendary thrashers, KREATOR, about a great many things, including the excellent upcoming album, 'Krushers Of The World'.
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SEBASTIAN BACH – Adelaide photos
What an awesome night last night at The Gov. SEBASTIAN BACH cruised into town to play a cool set including the entire first SKID ROW album, as well as a few off the second and a few classics thrown in. A very entertaining night for the sell-out crowd.
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20251125-01 Willie J’s 6v6s
Date – 25/11/2025Venue – 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? ✖ 20251125 01 Willie Js 6v6s 01 20251125 01 Willie Js 6v6s 02 20251125 01 Willie Js 6v6s 03 20251125 01 Willie Js 6v6s 04 … Read more20251125-01 Willie J’s 6v6s
20251125-02 Sebastian Bach
Date – 25/11/2025Venue – 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? ✖ 20251125 02 Sebastian Bach 01 20251125 02 Sebastian Bach 02 20251125 02 Sebastian Bach 03 20251125 02 Sebastian Bach 04 20251125 02 Sebastian Bach … Read more20251125-02 Sebastian Bach
20251122-01 The Omnific
Date – 22/11/2025Venue – Hindley St. Music Hall All photos are copyright. No downloading or screenshots without express permission. It’s not too hard to ask is it? ✖ 20251122 01 The Omnific 01 20251122 01 The Omnific 02 20251122 01 The Omnific 03 20251122 01 The Omnific 04 20251122 01 The Omnific 05 20251122 01 … Read more20251122-01 The Omnific
Album Of The Week – DARKTRIBE – ‘Forgotten Reveries’
This is good stuff. French band, progressive power metal, VERY well done. This is another one that came out of nowhere and yet I find myself putting it on again and again. Great, catchy, memorable songs performed well.
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OPETH Adelaide photos
Last night I was fortunate enough to see Swedish giants OPETH play here in Adelaide as part of their Australian tour. A sold out Hindley St. Music Hall was the place to be. It was a night of OPETH doing OPETH things. Enjoy.
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20251122-02 Opeth
Date – 22/11/2025Venue – Hindley St. Music Hall All photos are copyright. No downloading or screenshots without express permission. It’s not too hard to ask is it? ✖ 20251122 02 Opeth 01 20251122 02 Opeth 02 20251122 02 Opeth 03 20251122 02 Opeth 04 20251122 02 Opeth 05 20251122 02 Opeth 06 20251122 02 Opeth … Read more20251122-02 Opeth
Album Of The Week – SKULL & CROSSBONES – ‘Time’
Every now and then, one new album stands out above the rest. So it is with SKULL & CROSSBONES. Musicianship is TOP NOTCH, vocals are EXCELLENT. The album is full of bangers, the songs stick in your head. You’ll find yourself reaching for this album again and again.
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OF MICE AND MEN interview. New album out now. Touring Australia in May 2026.
I had another cool chat with Aaron Pauley from OF MICE & MEN about lack of sleep, surviving on the road, family time at festivals, the new album, and the upcoming Australian tour.
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OZZY LIVES ON photos
A tribute to the music of Ozzy Osbourne, this time done by a who’s who of the Adelaide Rock scene, covering pretty much the complete span of Ozzy’s music career, done with a bit of theatre. Photos within.
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20251114 Ozzy Lives On
Date – 14/11/2025Venue – Clovercrest Hotel, Modbury North All photos are copyright. No downloading or screenshots without express permission. It’s not too hard to ask is it? ✖ 20251114 Ozzy Lives On 01 20251114 Ozzy Lives On 02 20251114 Ozzy Lives On 03 20251114 Ozzy Lives On 04 20251114 Ozzy Lives On 05 20251114 Ozzy … Read more20251114 Ozzy Lives On
Album Of The Week – OMNIUM GATHERUM – ‘May The Bridges We Burn Light The Way’
Seriously, what is in the water in Finland? So many top bands come out of there, it's just ridiculous. The latest top album to hit us is the latest from OMNIUM GATHERUM, 'May The Bridges We Burn Light The Way'.
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20240213-02 In Flames
Date – 13/02/2024Venue – Hindley St. Music Hall All photos are copyright. No downloading or screenshots without express permission. It’s not too hard to ask is it? ✖ 20240213 02 In Flames 01 20240213 02 In Flames 04 20240213 02 In Flames 05 20240213 02 In Flames 07 20240213 02 In Flames 08 20240213 02 … Read more20240213-02 In Flames
20240213-01 Kreator
Date – 13/02/2024Venue – Hindley St. Music Hall All photos are copyright. No downloading or screenshots without express permission. It’s not too hard to ask is it? ✖ 20240213 01 Kreator 01 20240213 01 Kreator 02 20240213 01 Kreator 03 20240213 01 Kreator 04 20240213 01 Kreator 05 20240213 01 Kreator 06 20240213 01 Kreator … Read more20240213-01 Kreator
20240207-03 Blind Guardian
Date – 7/02/2024Venue – Lion Arts Factory All photos are copyright. No downloading or screenshots without express permission. It’s not too hard to ask is it? ✖ 20240207 03 Blind Guardian 01 20240207 03 Blind Guardian 02 20240207 03 Blind Guardian 03 20240207 03 Blind Guardian 04 20240207 03 Blind Guardian 05 20240207 03 Blind … Read more20240207-03 Blind Guardian
20240207-02 Valhalore
Date – 7/02/2024Venue – Lion Arts Factory All photos are copyright. No downloading or screenshots without express permission. It’s not too hard to ask is it? ✖ 20240207 02 Valhalore 01 20240207 02 Valhalore 02 20240207 02 Valhalore 03 20240207 02 Valhalore 04 20240207 02 Valhalore 05 20240207 02 Valhalore 06 20240207 02 Valhalore 07 … Read more20240207-02 Valhalore
20240207-01 Firestorm
Date – 7/02/2024Venue – Lion Arts Factory All photos are copyright. No downloading or screenshots without express permission. It’s not too hard to ask is it? ✖ 20240207 01 Firestorm 01 20240207 01 Firestorm 02 20240207 01 Firestorm 03 20240207 01 Firestorm 04 20240207 01 Firestorm 05 20240207 01 Firestorm 06 20240207 01 Firestorm 08 … Read more20240207-01 Firestorm
20240127-25 Adelaide Metal United
Date – 27/01/2024Venue – Lion Arts FactoryHeavy SA Fest All photos are copyright. No downloading or screenshots without express permission. It’s not too hard to ask is it? ✖ 20240127 25 Adelaide Metal United 01 20240127 25 Adelaide Metal United 02 20240127 25 Adelaide Metal United 03 20240127 25 Adelaide Metal United 04 20240127 25 … Read more20240127-25 Adelaide Metal United
20240127-24 Hidden Intent
Date – 27/01/2024Venue – Lion Arts FactoryHeavy SA Fest All photos are copyright. No downloading or screenshots without express permission. It’s not too hard to ask is it? ✖ 20240127 24 Hidden Intent 01 20240127 24 Hidden Intent 02 20240127 24 Hidden Intent 03 20240127 24 Hidden Intent 04 20240127 24 Hidden Intent 05 20240127 … Read more20240127-24 Hidden Intent
20240127-23 Christ Dismembered
Date – 27/01/2024Venue – Lion Arts FactoryHeavy SA Fest All photos are copyright. No downloading or screenshots without express permission. It’s not too hard to ask is it? ✖ 20240127 23 Christ Dismembered 01 20240127 23 Christ Dismembered 02 20240127 23 Christ Dismembered 03 20240127 23 Christ Dismembered 04 20240127 23 Christ Dismembered 05 20240127 … Read more20240127-23 Christ Dismembered
20240127-22 Freedom Of Fear
Date – 27/01/2024Venue – Lion Arts FactoryHeavy SA Fest All photos are copyright. No downloading or screenshots without express permission. It’s not too hard to ask is it? ✖ 20240127 22 Freedom Of Fear 01 20240127 22 Freedom Of Fear 02 20240127 22 Freedom Of Fear 04 20240127 22 Freedom Of Fear 05 20240127 22 … Read more20240127-22 Freedom Of Fear
20240127-21 Kitchen Witch
Date – 27/01/2024Venue – Lion Arts FactoryHeavy SA Fest All photos are copyright. No downloading or screenshots without express permission. It’s not too hard to ask is it? ✖ 20240127 21 Kitchen Witch 01 20240127 21 Kitchen Witch 02 20240127 21 Kitchen Witch 03 20240127 21 Kitchen Witch 04 20240127 21 Kitchen Witch 05 20240127 … Read more20240127-21 Kitchen Witch
20240127-20 Omnium
Date – 27/01/2024Venue – Lion Arts FactoryHeavy SA Fest All photos are copyright. No downloading or screenshots without express permission. It’s not too hard to ask is it? ✖ 20240127 20 Omnium 01 20240127 20 Omnium 02 20240127 20 Omnium 03 20240127 20 Omnium 04 20240127 20 Omnium 05 20240127 20 Omnium 07 20240127 20 … Read more20240127-20 Omnium
20240127-19 Raccoon City
Date – 27/01/2024Venue – Lion Arts FactoryHeavy SA Fest All photos are copyright. No downloading or screenshots without express permission. It’s not too hard to ask is it? ✖ 20240127 19 Raccoon City 01 20240127 19 Raccoon City 02 20240127 19 Raccoon City 03 20240127 19 Raccoon City 04 20240127 19 Raccoon City 05
20240127-18 Outsider
Date – 27/01/2024Venue – Lion Arts FactoryHeavy SA Fest All photos are copyright. No downloading or screenshots without express permission. It’s not too hard to ask is it? ✖ 20240127 18 Outsider 01 20240127 18 Outsider 02 20240127 18 Outsider 03 20240127 18 Outsider 04 20240127 18 Outsider 05 20240127 18 Outsider 07 20240127 18 … Read more20240127-18 Outsider
20240127-17 Tzun Tzu
Date – 27/01/2024Venue – Lion Arts FactoryHeavy SA Fest All photos are copyright. No downloading or screenshots without express permission. It’s not too hard to ask is it? ✖ 20240127 17 Tzun Tzu 01 20240127 17 Tzun Tzu 02 20240127 17 Tzun Tzu 04 20240127 17 Tzun Tzu 05
20240127-16 I Choose Violence
Date – 27/01/2024Venue – Lion Arts FactoryHeavy SA Fest All photos are copyright. No downloading or screenshots without express permission. It’s not too hard to ask is it? ✖ 20240127 16 I Choose Violence 01 20240127 16 I Choose Violence 02 20240127 16 I Choose Violence 03 20240127 16 I Choose Violence 04 20240127 16 … Read more20240127-16 I Choose Violence
20240127-15 Exhuminator
Date – 27/01/2024Venue – Lion Arts FactoryHeavy SA Fest All photos are copyright. No downloading or screenshots without express permission. It’s not too hard to ask is it? ✖ 20240127 15 Exhuminator 01 20240127 15 Exhuminator 02 20240127 15 Exhuminator 03 20240127 15 Exhuminator 04
20240127-14 Lumen Ad Mortem
Date – 27/01/2024Venue – Lion Arts FactoryHeavy SA Fest All photos are copyright. No downloading or screenshots without express permission. It’s not too hard to ask is it? ✖ 20240127 14 Lumen Ad Mortem 01 20240127 14 Lumen Ad Mortem 02 20240127 14 Lumen Ad Mortem 03 20240127 14 Lumen Ad Mortem 04 20240127 14 … Read more20240127-14 Lumen Ad Mortem
20240127-13 Custodian
Date – 27/01/2024Venue – Lion Arts FactoryHeavy SA Fest All photos are copyright. No downloading or screenshots without express permission. It’s not too hard to ask is it? ✖ 20240127 13 Custodian 01 20240127 13 Custodian 02 20240127 13 Custodian 03 20240127 13 Custodian 05 20240127 13 Custodian 06 20240127 13 Custodian 07 20240127 13 … Read more20240127-13 Custodian
20240127-12 Ekosa
Date – 27/01/2024Venue – Lion Arts FactoryHeavy SA Fest All photos are copyright. No downloading or screenshots without express permission. It’s not too hard to ask is it? ✖ 20240127 12 Ekosa 01 20240127 12 Ekosa 02 20240127 12 Ekosa 04 20240127 12 Ekosa 06 20240127 12 Ekosa 07 20240127 12 Ekosa 08 20240127 12 … Read more20240127-12 Ekosa
20240127-11 Rocky’s Pride And Joy
Date – 27/01/2024Venue – Lion Arts FactoryHeavy SA Fest All photos are copyright. No downloading or screenshots without express permission. It’s not too hard to ask is it? ✖ 20240127 11 Rockys Pride And Joy 02 20240127 11 Rockys Pride And Joy 03 20240127 11 Rockys Pride And Joy 04 20240127 11 Rockys Pride And … Read more20240127-11 Rocky’s Pride And Joy
20240127-10 Holur
Date – 27/01/2024Venue – Lion Arts FactoryHeavy SA Fest All photos are copyright. No downloading or screenshots without express permission. It’s not too hard to ask is it? ✖ 20240127 10 Holur 01 20240127 10 Holur 02 20240127 10 Holur 03 20240127 10 Holur 04 20240127 10 Holur 05 20240127 10 Holur 06 20240127 10 … Read more20240127-10 Holur
20240127-09 Scratch Lines
Date – 27/01/2024Venue – Lion Arts FactoryHeavy SA Fest All photos are copyright. No downloading or screenshots without express permission. It’s not too hard to ask is it? ✖ 20240127 09 Scratch Lines 01 20240127 09 Scratch Lines 02 20240127 09 Scratch Lines 03 20240127 09 Scratch Lines 04 20240127 09 Scratch Lines 05 20240127 … Read more20240127-09 Scratch Lines
20240127-08 Apocalyptic Annihilation
Date – 27/01/2024Venue – Lion Arts FactoryHeavy SA Fest All photos are copyright. No downloading or screenshots without express permission. It’s not too hard to ask is it? ✖ 20240127 08 Apocalyptic Annihilation 01 20240127 08 Apocalyptic Annihilation 02 20240127 08 Apocalyptic Annihilation 03 20240127 08 Apocalyptic Annihilation 04 20240127 08 Apocalyptic Annihilation 05 20240127 … Read more20240127-08 Apocalyptic Annihilation
20240127-07 Witch Spit
Date – 27/01/2024Venue – Lion Arts FactoryHeavy SA Fest All photos are copyright. No downloading or screenshots without express permission. It’s not too hard to ask is it? ✖ 20240127 07 Witch Spit 01 20240127 07 Witch Spit 02 20240127 07 Witch Spit 03 20240127 07 Witch Spit 04 20240127 07 Witch Spit 05 20240127 … Read more20240127-07 Witch Spit
20240127-06 Putrescent Seepage
Date – 27/01/2024Venue – Lion Arts FactoryHeavy SA Fest All photos are copyright. No downloading or screenshots without express permission. It’s not too hard to ask is it? ✖ 20240127 06 Putrescent Seepage 01 20240127 06 Putrescent Seepage 02 20240127 06 Putrescent Seepage 03
20240127-05 Storm The Crown
Date – 27/01/2024Venue – Lion Arts FactoryHeavy SA Fest All photos are copyright. No downloading or screenshots without express permission. It’s not too hard to ask is it? ✖ 20240127 05 Storm The Crown 01 20240127 05 Storm The Crown 02 20240127 05 Storm The Crown 03 20240127 05 Storm The Crown 04 20240127 05 … Read more20240127-05 Storm The Crown
20240127-04 Ecdysis
Date – 27/01/2024Venue – Lion Arts FactoryHeavy SA Fest All photos are copyright. No downloading or screenshots without express permission. It’s not too hard to ask is it? ✖ 20240127 04 Ecdysis 01 20240127 04 Ecdysis 03 20240127 04 Ecdysis 04 20240127 04 Ecdysis 05 20240127 04 Ecdysis 06 20240127 04 Ecdysis 07 20240127 04 … Read more20240127-04 Ecdysis
20240127-03 Chapel Hill
Date – 27/01/2024Venue – Lion Arts FactoryHeavy SA Fest All photos are copyright. No downloading or screenshots without express permission. It’s not too hard to ask is it? ✖ 20240127 03 Chapel Hill 01 20240127 03 Chapel Hill 02 20240127 03 Chapel Hill 03
20240127-02 Broken Loose
Date – 27/01/2024Venue – Lion Arts FactoryHeavy SA Fest All photos are copyright. No downloading or screenshots without express permission. It’s not too hard to ask is it? ✖ 20240127 02 Broken Loose 01 20240127 02 Broken Loose 02 20240127 02 Broken Loose 03 20240127 02 Broken Loose 04 20240127 02 Broken Loose 05 20240127 … Read more20240127-02 Broken Loose
20240127-01 Malheist
Date – 27/01/2024Venue – Lion Arts FactoryHeavy SA Fest All photos are copyright. No downloading or screenshots without express permission. It’s not too hard to ask is it? ✖ 20240127 01 Malheist 01 20240127 01 Malheist 02 20240127 01 Malheist 03 20240127 01 Malheist 04 20240127 01 Malheist 05 20240127 01 Malheist 06 20240127 01 … Read more20240127-01 Malheist
20240120-03 Meteora
Date – 20/01/2024Venue – Adelaide UniBarNu Metal Fest All photos are copyright. No downloading or screenshots without express permission. It’s not too hard to ask is it? ✖ 20240120 03 Meteora 01 20240120 03 Meteora 02 20240120 03 Meteora 03 20240120 03 Meteora 04 20240120 03 Meteora 05 20240120 03 Meteora 06 20240120 03 Meteora … Read more20240120-03 Meteora
20240120-02 System Of A Don’t
Date – 20/01/2024Venue – Adelaide UniBarNu Metal Fest All photos are copyright. No downloading or screenshots without express permission. It’s not too hard to ask is it? ✖ 20240120 02 System Of A Don’t 01 20240120 02 System Of A Don’t 02 20240120 02 System Of A Don’t 03 20240120 02 System Of A Don’t … Read more20240120-02 System Of A Don’t
20240120-01 Fallen
Date – 20/01/2024Venue – Adelaide UniBarNu Metal Fest All photos are copyright. No downloading or screenshots without express permission. It’s not too hard to ask is it? ✖ 20240120 01 Fallen 01 20240120 01 Fallen 02 20240120 01 Fallen 03 20240120 01 Fallen 04 20240120 01 Fallen 05 20240120 01 Fallen 06 20240120 01 Fallen … Read more20240120-01 Fallen
Album Of The Week – NAKATOMI PLAZA – ‘Nakatomi Plaza’
Having seen the band from the very first gig, it was obvious something very special was coming our way, then once the first single hit the streets the anticipation built, leading to us being hit with a monstrous debut album.
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