Live Review: Avatar
Avatar Friday 28/09/2026 Northcote Theatre Expectations are high as the sounds of thunder crackle over the speakers. The blue hue of downcast lights and haze of misty smoke drift across the stage creating a sense of ominous tension as the lights drop to black. A dark figure moves to Continue Reading
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
