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photo credit: Vikk Shayen Hope for artists in the age of AI We underestimate AI – but not as much as we underestimate humans. For the most part, I believe the hype. AI is the most important technological advancement in history. As a human, I’m deeply concerned. As an artist, less so. After launching…
MØL Celebrate CRUSH Album Release With New Single/Video ‘Hud’ photo credit: Rolf Meldgaard Danish alt-metal luminists MØL have released their third studio album DREAMCRUSH via Nuclear Blast Records and to celebrate have unveiled new single/video, ‘Hud’. The album follows a striking sequence of singles from the brooding pull of‘Garland‘ and the urgent drive of ‘Young‘ to the cathartic force of ‘CRUSH‘, culminating today in the…
PARADISE LOST Announce October 2026 Australian Tour Paradise Lost remain the undisputed monarchs of metal’s dark frontier. Formed in Halifax in 1988, they quickly carved out their legacy as pioneers of gothic metal; a brooding fusion of crushing heaviness and shadow‑drenched melody. Never content to remain static, the band has spent decades fearlessly exploring every…
Hazlett Supported by Maddison Kate The Princess Theatre, Brisbane 31st of January, 2026 Hazlett arrived at the Princess Theatre last night for the Brisbane leg of his ‘Coming Home Tour’. Supported by Maddison Kate, it was a beautiful night of soaring vocals and heart tearing lyrics. With a run of cities to go (Sydney,…
Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds Alexandra Gardens Friday 30th January Encased in the balmy January air, I flocked to Alexandra Gardens to bask in the majesty of Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds. My fellow Bad Seeds and I brimming with excitement as it was finally Melbourne’s turn to finally play host to the…
Soulfly, The Forum, Melbourne 30 January 2026 Soulfly is a Brazilian-American heavy metal band formed in Phoenix, Arizona in 1997, led by former Sepultura frontman Max Cavalera, who formed the band after he left the Brazilian group in 1996. Their sold out performance was supported by Snot and Nailbomb Behind the lens CJ…
In a vibrant AO Live set at John Cain Arena on 31 January 2026, Reneé Rapp delivered a standout performance that matched the buzz around her Australian debut. Her powerful vocals and engaging stage presence electrified the crowd, blending pop anthems with emotional depth and leaving fans wanting more. Images by Monique Pizzica
Abbath Doom Occoulta Jan 30, Croxton Abbath is a Norwegian black metal band formed in 2015 by former Immortal guitarist and vocalist Abbath Doom Occulta after departing from Immortal earlier in 2015. In Australia to mesmerize Australian audiences, the dark lords played to a packed room in Melbourne’s Croxton. Behind the lens Amanda Lee Starkey
Ocean Alley Supported by Nothing But Thieves, Rainbow Kitten Surprise and Ruby Fields Brisbane Showgrounds 30th of January, 2026 Under a clear, moon lit sky, The Brisbane Showgrounds felt momentarily suspended from the rest of the city, hosting four incredibly talented bands. Starting late in the afternoon, the sun set over the stage to…
Swaggering with modern sheen and effortless delivery, the new single Lay Low out today from rising Australian artist Hugh Bagley burrows deep with real-world thematics and Hugh’s deeply immersive signature charm, also arriving armed with an accompanying music video as Hugh looks ahead to his debut EP Land of the Freeks set to drop later…