Top albums for 2022, better late than never, right? __________

ARCH ENEMY stormed through town last night, clearly taking out their frustration at not being able to tour for a while on the packed house at The Gov. It was a frantic, energy charged show. VALHALORE supported. Photos are contained within. __________

GEOFF TATE swung through town last night to play QUEENSRYCHE's 'Rage For Order' and 'Empire' albums in full. Man, what a show. He still has it for sure. DIRTY PAGANS were support. __________

I had a really cool chat with Sharlee D'Angelo from ARCH ENEMY, about many things, his influences growing up, picking up the bass, getting his own signature model bass, and of course the upcoming Australian tour, happening next week. Check it out. __________

METAL CHURCH have announced their new singer and I'm excited about it. __________

A last minute decision to go to GLAMFEST bore fruit. I didn't see the whole show as it started early on a Friday and I work long hours but I did manage to catch 5 bands. Check the photos here. __________

CHURCHES OF STEEL 6 was a blast. We were treated to a fantastic exhibition of Australian Metal. Mat Maurer and HIDDEN INTENT did a fantastic set of MORTAL SIN classics, local legends, ALMOST HUMAN, did their first show in over 10 years and a great day was had by all. Weather was fantastic, a great day to be outdoors in Adelaide. Can't wait for next year's event. __________

I had an awesome and very long chat with Mat Maurer about his time in pioneering Australian thrash band, MORTAL SIN. There's not much we didn't chat about..recording the first album, major label signing, the Metallica tour, leaving the band, reformations, Wacken, and of course the upcoming performance at the 6th instalment of Churches Of Steel Festival, January 21st here in Adelaide. Check it out. __________

KILLED BY DEATH (Motorhead tribute) played at the Crown & Anchor Hotel with NAKATOMI PLAZA in support. Here are some photos. __________

I had a chat with Tuomas Seppälä from Finnish band, AMBERIAN DAWN, about the latest album, 'Take A Chance - A Metal Tribute To ABBA'. We spoke about how it came about, song selections, reaction, and what happens now. Check it out. __________