Live Review: Devildriver/Cradle of Filth
Devildriver/ Cradle of Filth The Forum 11/07/2026 An excited air fills the venue as the general chatter of punters overrides the ambient playlist from the speakers. Outside the cold winter rains soak the Melbourne streets and a chilling wind drives people to pull their coats tighter. Inside though, the hum Continue Reading
Live Gallery: Gaerea
Gaerea Max Watts 10/07/2026 Gaerea brought their atmospheric and moody post-black metal sound to Max Watts on Friday. Infused with catchy hooks and a steady, driving backline the Portuguese outfit did not hold back. Their charismatic front man wooing the crowd into a hypnotic trance as they pummelled through their Continue Reading
Live Gallery: Deafheaven
Deafheaven The Forum 09/07/2026 Deafheaven brought their intricate guitars, smooth melodies and crushing riffs to the Forum where they put on a spellbinding display of professionalism and musicianship. The band took the audience on a journey of ultra-aggressive punchy riffs interspersed with black metal inspired leads and blast beats and Continue Reading
Live Gallery: Origin
Origin Stay Gold 12/06/2026 Technical death metal band ORIGIN, of Kansas, hit Stay Gold, in Bruswith ferocity and force. Their speed, technicality and aggression did not let up for a moment. With circle pits, stage diving and crowd participation the gig had high energy. The band, who have released eight Continue Reading
Live Gallery: Exhumed
Exhumed Stay Gold 06/06/2026 Californian deathgrind outfit Exhumed took over Stay Gold in Brunswick with a blistering set that tore through the venue. The band, led by Matt Harvey, played a high energy set that never took its foot off the pedal as they navigated a myriad of topics typical Continue Reading
