Melbourne Guitar Show returns as Australia’s biggest guitar show in 2025, with this year’s edition also marking a milestone for the iconic event, moving to a new home alongside an incredible lineup of performers, workshops and more locked and loaded for this March. The Victoria Pavilion at the Melbourne Showgrounds is set to play host to Australia’s ultimate showcase of guitars, amps, pedals and lots of other gear on Saturday March 1 and Sunday March 2; and with a new venue, a brand new layout and a reimagined program offering a horde of new ideas, workshops and live opportunities, 2025’s Melbourne Guitar Show will undeniably be the ultimate mecca for axe-slingers and riff-bringers of all ages.

Of the 2025 Melbourne Guitar Show edition, producer of Melbourne Guitar Show Alex Masso shares, “This will be an unmissable event for guitar fans, you will just have to be there to see our new home and what we have planned for this year. We have picked up new ideas from our audience, brands, musicians and other events. Fans of the Melbourne Guitar Show will recognise it but we’re making the show even better for more people to enjoy.”

Tickets for the Melbourne Guitar Show are on sale now from www.melbourneguitarshow.com.au. Early bird ticket discounts are available now, with affordable prices and early bird adult day passes under $30 available now. Simply purchase your Melbourne Guitar Show tickets online now and save.

Presented by the Australian Music Association, sponsored by Marsh and supported by Australian Musician, PBS, Beat and Mixdown, the 2025 Melbourne Guitar Show will also feature a new Make Music program supported by the NAMM Foundation. Offering Australia’s largest showcase of guitars, guitar products and guitar playing, the Melbourne Guitar Show celebrates the versatility and endless possibility of the world’s most popular instrument in a new and more accessible venue in 2025. With the new venue, Victoria Pavilion at Melbourne Showgrounds, the event will be more accessible and easier to navigate this year; with the show operating entirely on one level, moving around the event is a breeze and you won’t miss a thing! And for those who want to explore and talk about guitars in a quieter setting, for the first time ever the Melbourne Guitar Show this year will also host ‘quiet mornings’, where amplifiers won’t be used by exhibitors, bringing down the volume for a more intimate and sensory-friendly setting.

PERFORMANCES AND SESSIONS

The impressive 2025 lineup features a diverse range of genres, guitars, and presenters, including rock, blues, jazz, funk, Americana, flamenco, and more, with none other than Aussie powerhouse Dallas Frasca headlining on Saturday 1 March set to ignite the Melbourne Guitar Show stage with plenty of trademark raw and rock-soaked energy. Also locked in for the Saturday program, the 30^th anniversary of Australian Musician Magazine will be celebrated with a special session in conversation with Aussie guitar lord and all-round music icon Paul Dempsey, along with performances from flamenco guitarist Richard Tedesco, and renowned singer-songwriter and guitarist Gretta Ziller. Sunday’s event will see revered guitarist and founding member of Battlesnake, Paul Mason, bring his critically-acclaimed event In Honour of Jeff Beck to the Melbourne Guitar show, along with performances from guitar prodigy Minnie Marks, Aussie guitar supergroup Triple Fret, featuring Kathleen Halloran, Jimi Hocking and Geoff Achison, and neo-funk instrumental act The CB3. Check out the full performer list here.

MAKE MUSIC PROGRAM

For the first time in 2025, the Melbourne Guitar Show will feature the Make Music program, supported by the NAMM Foundation. As part of Make Music Australia, a national campaign celebrating and promoting music-making, this special program will inspire and inform music makers about a range of playing styles and songwriting, with Rock Academy and I Heart Songwriting Club presenting workshops and showcases.

GEAR UTOPIA

As always, the jewel in the crown of the Melbourne Guitar Show’s unique offering is the vast collection of guitars, pedals, amps and other gear on display, spanning everything from the biggest global brands through to local luthiers building only a handful of guitars per year. This year’s show features a separate Fender room and a national showcase of Australian guitar brands including Melbourne’s own Maton Guitars and Cole Clark Guitars, Ormsby Guitars from WA, Fenech Guitars and Pratley Guitars from QLD, Mark Gilbert Guitars (TAS), Crossley Guitars, as well as new brands launching at the show including SKOL Guitars and Poschelk Guitars (QLD). You’ll be able to see gear in action, and try and buy at the show, all while enjoying the incredible array of performances, workshops and more on offer. Check out the exhibitor list here.

ENHANCE YOUR SKILLS

As a leading advocate for music making and music education, the show’s producer, Alex Masso, has also included plenty of opportunities to learn and be inspired across the two days this March. A series of guitar playing styles workshops will run on Sunday, as well as songwriting workshops on Saturday. And on the main stage YouTubers Leon Todd and Gabor from The SuperFunAwesomeHappyTime Pedal Show will take you through how to use a range of gear for different styles of playing.

FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

The Melbourne Guitar Show is a family friendly event, with free tickets for under 12’s making it an affordable price for a family day out. Grab a bite to eat from the food trucks outside, and for the adults, the main stage will also operate with a licensed bar. This event is perfect for guitar-lovers of all ages; bring the kids to inspire the next generation of guitar lovers!

EARLY BIRD TICKET DISCOUNT

Purchase your Melbourne Guitar Show tickets online now and save. Prices increase from February 14. www.melbourneguitarshow.com.au/tickets.

Don’t miss Australia’s biggest guitar show in its brand-new home and with an exciting new program in 2025; the show will feature an array of Australian guitar heroes and plenty of surprises, with something truly on offer for everyone – and a guarantee that you’ll hear something for the first time.

“The guitar is still the most popular instrument and there’s a lot of tradition, innovation, and creativity in the world of guitars,” shares Masso. “We’re showcasing the lot – local guitar heroes and lesser-known players, iconic global brands and new models from brands that are actually launching at our show.”

“We want people to be excited about playing music, in particular playing the guitar, that’s the way it should be,” Masso concludes. “You walk in and see a huge range of gear, a packed program of performances and workshops, there’s a lot to take in, but that’s what it’s all about. We want people to be excited about seeing, hearing, learning and trying new things, excited about making music whether it’s at home playing for fun, in the studio, on stage, or jamming with friends.”

The Melbourne Guitar Show will be held at Melbourne Showgrounds on Saturday March 1 and Sunday March 2, 2025.
Tickets are on sale now from https://melbourneguitarshow.com.au/tickets/

Visit the Melbourne Guitar Show site at www.melbourneguitarshow.com.au for the latest show announcements and information.

MELBOURNE GUITAR SHOW ‘25

Tickets available from https://www.melbourneguitarshow.com.au/tickets

SAT 1 MAR | VICTORIA PAVILION, MELBOURNE SHOWGROUNDS VIC | LIC AA
Featuring Performances From
DALLAS FRASCA
AUSTRALIAN MUSICIAN MEETS PAUL DEMPSEY
RICHARD TEDESCO
GRETTA ZILLER

And
A SONGWRITING WORKSHOP FOR GUITARISTS
SONGWRITING WORKSHOP
ULTIMATE GUITAR TONE CHALLENGE

SUN 2 MAR | VICTORIA PAVILION, MELBOURNE SHOWGROUNDS VIC | LIC AA
Featuring Performances From
PAUL MASON HONOURS JEFF BECK (WITH BRETT GARSED)
MINNIE MARKS
TRIPLE FRET (WITH KATHLEEN HALLORAN, JIMI HOCKING & GEOFF ACHISON)
THE CB3

And
THE RIGHT GEAR FOR THE GIG WITH LEON TODD
GUITAR STYLES WORKSHOP

CYHRA sign to RPM & release new standalone single ‘Superman’

WATCH/STREAM/PURCHASE

L-R:
Jesper Strömblad (bass, guitars), Euge Valovirta (guitars, bass),
Jake E (vocals, keys), Alex Landenburg (drums), Marcus Sunesson (guitars)

Photo credit: Linda Florin

CYHRA, the champions of melodic metal, have unleashed their latest single ‘Superman’ today, heralding a new era since the release of their third album, The Vertigo Trigger.

The track explodes with headbang-inducing riffs, as vocalist Jake E teases its epic, melody-rich chorus against a backdrop of sharp instrumentals. The almost spoken verses escalate to a larger-than-life chorus, culminating in irresistible, sing-along choirs that emphatically signal CYHRA‘s trajectory is set to soar above and beyond at breakneck speed!

“Sometimes, life tests our limits, but when we choose to rise, to dream, and to believe, we find the strength to be unstoppable. Because deep down, we all have a ‘Superman’ within us,”comment CYHRA the song’s meaning.

Watch the music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOJTm36WqV0

Stream/purchase the single: https://cyhra.rpm.link/supermanPR

‘Superman’ not only marks CYHRA‘s latest single but also their debut release with the burgeoning label Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM), which has recently become their new record label home. This track was mastered by renowned audio engineer Maor Appelbaum, known for his work with HALFORD, SABATON, and EQUILIBRIUM, among others. The artwork for ‘Superman’ was crafted by Gustavo Sazes, a longtime collaborator who has designed for SOILWORK, DYNAZTY, and VLTIMAS. Sazeshas been instrumental in shaping the visual identity of CYHRA‘s previous three studio albums as well.

Vocalist Jake E states: “We are thrilled to announce that we have officially signed with Reigning Phoenix Music! This marks an exciting new chapter in our journey, and we couldn’t be prouder to join a family that shares our passion for music and artistry. Reigning Phoenix Music is home to a roster of incredible talent and a team of dedicated professionals, many of whom we’ve had the pleasure of working with earlier in our career. Reuniting with such familiar faces feels like coming home, and we’re confident that this partnership will allow us to reach new heights together. We’re already hard at work with new music, and with Reigning Phoenix Music by our side, we’re more inspired than ever to create something truly unforgettable for our fans. Thank you for your continued support – it means the world to us!”

“We are are excited to welcome CYHRA to our family and for the opportunity to work with them again. Their talent, passion, and energy align perfectly with our vision of elevating artistry to new heights. Together, we’re setting the stage for an incredible journey!” adds the RPM team.

About CYHRA

As they approach their 10th anniversary next year, CYHRA have carved out a notable place in the metal scene since their founding in 2016 by Jake E (formerly AMARANTHE) and Jesper Strömblad (THE HALO EFFECT, formerly IN FLAMES). They were soon joined by drummer Alex Landenburg (KAMELOT, Luca Turilli’s RHAPSODY) and bassist Peter Iwers (THE HALO EFFECT, formerly IN FLAMES). Their debut album “Letters To Myself” was released in 2017 to glowing reviews, catapulting the group to global stages, crowned with a massive North American tour supporting SABATON and KREATOR.

Following Iwers‘ departure, Euge Valovirta(guitars, bass) joined the line-up, and the band released their second album “No Halos In Hell” in 2019, which blended groovy metal with a poppy flair and featured the hit single ‘Out Of My Life,’ amassing about 11 million streams on Spotify. Their success continued with a European tour with BATTLE BEAST, UK dates alongside DELAIN, headline shows in select countries including Finland and Japan, and performances at major festivals like Masters of Rock, Bloodstock Open Air, Sabaton Open Air, and 70,000 Tons of Metal.

In 2020, guitarist Marcus Sunesson (RONNIE ATKINS, THE CROWN) joined, expanding the line-up. The pandemic pause allowed the band to craft their third album “The Vertigo Trigger,”released in 2023. The album’s tour brought them back to Finland to open for SMASH INTO PIECES and to headline shows in early 2024. Quietly beginning their fourth album, CYHRAended the cycle with a Scandinavian tour with EVERGREY, leading into 2025 with the standalone single ‘Superman.’

CYHRA are:
Jake E | vocals, keys
Euge Valovirta | guitars, bass
Jesper Strömblad | bass, guitars
Marcus Sunesson | guitars
Alex Landenburg | drums

More on CYHRA:
cyhra.com | Facebook | Instagram | X | TikTok | YouTube | RPM

Love, history and identity will collide on stage when Joanna Murray-Smith’s BERLIN returns to Melbourne following its sell-out run in 2023.

Directed by Erica Chestnut and starring Georgia Latchford and Lachlan Hamill, the romantic thriller by one of Australia’s most renowned playwrights will play a strictly limited season at Meat Market North Melbournefrom 27 February 2025.

A chance encounter in a Berlin bar sparks an electrifying, late-night connection between Tom, an Australian abroad, and Charlotte, a local stranger. But as their flirtations evolve into something deeper, long-buried secrets begin to surface, setting the stage for a heart-stopping journey sure to keep audiences on the edge of their seats, torn and heartbroken.

Produced by Little Life Productions, the provocative play explores the complex intersection of passion and the past. Prepare for a night of suspense, heartbreak, and unexpected twists, as two actors go head-to-head in an unforgettable theatrical showdown questioning whether love can truly survive the weight of history.

“Berlin is a romantic thriller that pits the devastating shadow of history against the dazzling promise of true love,” said producer and performer Lachlan Hamill.

“When we staged the show in 2023 we never could have imagined the emotional responses we received from our audiences. It’s clear that the effects of this moment in history continue to be felt today, so to bring to life a story that touches so many people is a privilege we don’t take lightly,” he commented.

BERLIN will play a strictly limited season at Meat Market North Melbourne from 27 February to 6 March. The show runs for 90 minutes without intermission.

Tickets for BERLIN start at $40 plus booking fee, and are now on sale. Tickets are available via Humanitix HERE

BURNING WITCHES Announce May 2025 Debut Australian Tour

Hardline Media proudly present BURNING WITCHES – for their first ever Australian Tour in May 2025.

Burning Witches are a Swiss Heavy/Power Metal band, founded in 2015 by rhythm guitarist Romana Kalkuhl. Burning Witches are Romana on rhythm, bassist Jeanine Grob, drummer Lala Frischknecht, singer Laura Guldemond and guitarist Courtney Cox.

Ushering in a new wave of Heavy Metal– when BURNING WITCHES come together, the world is ablaze! With just a sip of their bewitched brew of Heavy Metal, the quintet whisks the listener back to the heyday of the hottest and cruelest era in Rock history. Inspired by the trademarks of classic 80’s Heavy Metal – think skyscraping guitar solos, bludgeoning, raspy vocals and screams, and fast paced drums – BURNING WITCHES are set to unleash their power down under.

WATCH: BURNING WITCHES – Evil Witch (Official Live Performance Video)

https://youtu.be/iwwzNu-bOrA?si=WO9Mye9iDMKQWWnL

Grab your broomsticks – Burning Witches live are like no other!

DO NOT MISS THESE SHOWS!

EARLY BIRD TICKETS (Cheaper, Pre-Sale) ON SALE TUESDAY 21ST JANUARY AT 10AM AEDT – These are strictly limited, and there is no booking fee… so save some bucks and get in early.

Tickets & Info: http://www.hardlinemedia.net

Australian Tour Dates:

THUR 22 MAY – SYDNEY – MANNING

FRI 23 MAY – MELBOURNE – CROXTON

SAT 24 MAY – BRISBANE – CROWBAR

*LIMITED VIP MEET & GREET INCLUDES:
– Early access to the show and merch stand**
– Get a photo on your phone/device with BURNING WITCHES

– Australian tour poster to get signed
– Exclusive VIP lanyard/laminate
– Bring along 3 personal items to get signed
– VIP TICKET INCLUDES ENTRY TO THE SHOW

– PAYPAL PAY BY FOUR & AFTERPAY accepted.

GENERAL PUBLIC TICKETS ON SALE: THURSDAY 23 JANUARY @ 10AM AEDT

SYDNEY, MELBOURNE & BRISBANE! Join us in MAY 2025 to welcome this fiery coven to our sunburnt shores, for their very first time in Australia

GATES TO HELL Announces New Album DEATH COMES TO ALL Out March 21^st + New Single, ‘Next To Bleed’, Streaming Now + Available As 7-Inch Vinyl

The ground quakes, the surface fractures, and a colossal force rises from the abyss: GATES TO HELL have returned to deliver their undeniable truth—Death Comes to All. The Louisville natives charge onto the heavy music scene with their second full-length which will be released March 21st via Nuclear Blast Records. Blurring the lines between death metal, hardcore, and every brutal sound in between, GATES TO HELL bring a monstrous energy to the studio and an unmatched ferocity to their live performances.

Today, the band unveil the brutal first track entitled, ‘Next to Bleed,’ The song showcases the band’s growth as songwriters, demonstrating a refined maturity while retaining their signature aggression. The accompanying music video directed by Errick Easterday features a striking visual concept: the band encircling a tilting table, where a tortured figure lies bleeding out—a dark, visceral representation of the track’s themes. ‘Next to Bleed’ is now available to order as a limited edition 7-inch red vinyl.

GATES TO HELL comments, “We’ve been working real hard and we’re excited to share with you all the next chapter for Gates to Hell starting with our first single ‘Next to Bleed’. This is our most diverse and well-rounded collection of songs we’ve made and we’re stoked to finally be able to release this record to the world soon.”

Nuclear Blast America‘s Label Manager & Head of A&R Tommy Jones comments, “The time has finally come and the Gates to Hell are opening wide. Line up and step through, for you are the ‘Next to Bleed’! I’m proud to be the gatekeeper to usher in the next era of brutality for the Louisville natives via the largest metal record label in the world, Nuclear Blast Records. Death Comes To All on March 21, 2025. You have been warned.”

Pre-order & pre-save Death Comes to All:
https://gth.bfan.link/death-comes-to-all

Stream ‘Next To Bleed‘ or purchase the limited edition 7-inch vinyl:
https://gth.bfan.link/next-to-bleed

WATCH ‘Next To Bleed’ Music Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTGHyGHgwJ0

Fueled by youthful ambition and a sharp creative focus, the band enlisted Randy LeBoeuf of Graphic Nature Audio. The partnership resulted in raw intensity with a sharpened sense of precision, elevating their sound to new heights. Their album artwork—crafted by WYRMWALK—offers a fitting representation of the blood-soaked dread and suffocating darkness that Death Comes to All unleashes.

Death Comes To All is available now for pre-order in a variety of formats including CD Jewel, LP Vinyl in purple swirl, light blue splatter (band exclusive), and purple and white swirl with black splatter (Life and Death Brigade Festival | New England Metal & Hardcore Festival exclusive) as well as a t-shirt at https://gth.bfan.link/death-comes-to-all

Death Comes To All Tracklist:

01. Rise Again
02. A Summoning
03. Weeping In Pain
04. Next To Bleed
05. 21 Sacraments
06. Sacrificial Deed
07. Death Comes To All
08. Crazed Killer
09. Locked Out
10. Fused With The Soil

GATES TO HELL is:
Ryan Storey | Vocals
Eli Hanson | Guitar
Seth Lewis | Guitar
Dustin Cantrell | Bass
Trey Garris | Drums

Stream GATES TO HELL:
Apple Music | Spotify

Follow GATES TO HELL:
Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | TikTok | Youtube | Store

ENEMY INSIDE Release New Single & Video ‘Dirt On My Name’

With less than a month and a half to go before the release of their highly anticipated new album Venom, ENEMY INSIDE have returned with the new high-energy single ‘Dirt On My Name’. The single, which combines influences of metalcore and R&B, highlights the new direction the band has taken musically and includes a guest appearance from Mirza Radonjica of Danish sensations SIAMESE.

Vocalist Nastassja Giulia comments, “We wanted to keep our catchy melodies while incorporating more breakdowns and harsh vocals, but also not set ourselves any stylistic limits.”

Venom will be released on February 28th, 2025via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM) and will be released on CD, vinyl and all DSPs.

Pre-order Venom: https://enemyinside.rpm.link/venomPR

Watch/Listen To ‘Dirt On My Name’: https://enemyinside.rpm.link/dirt

Watch the lyric video for ‘Dirt On My Name’: https://youtu.be/Vv8bZxWPF-8

About Venom

ENEMY INSIDE’s most daring and energizing effort delivers eleven tracks and sees the band venture into heavier, more intricate territories, blending metalcore, industrial, and modern rock influences. While ENEMY INSIDE’s own guitarist Evan K oversaw the members tracking their parts and produced Venom at Epsilon Studio, Christoph Wieczorek (Sawdust Recordings; ANNISOKAY) laid his skillful mixing and mastering touches on the record.

“We feel that we’ve really found our sound now but that doesn’t mean it has to be the same on the next album,” Nastassja confirms. “I think it’s important to understand that a band wants to evolve and develop musically and it’s ultimately entitled to make the music they want to make as a creative collective – and that’s what this album stands for: We wanted to keep our catchy melodies while incorporating more breakdowns and harsh vocals without setting ourselves any stylistic limits.”

Starting with its high-octane title track, the highlight-studded album lets the group’s recent singles — their Halloween smash hit “Fuck That Party” [feat. Zak Tell of CLAWFINGER], ‘the sensitizing “Should Have Known Better,” the Japan/anime driven power track “Sayonara,” as well as the almost ballad-esque “What We Used To Be” — shine in an even brighter light as part of the Venom flow. But that’s not all: With Mirza Radonjica (“Dirt On My Name”), the singer of Denmark’s SIAMESE, and the very own Davey Suicide (“I’d Rather Be Dead”), two more outstanding musicians lent their vocals to the majesty that the album is.

Venom – Track Listing:

1. Venom
2. Should Have Known Better
3. Sayonara
4. What We Used To Be
5. Fuck That Party [feat. Zak Tell]
6. Dirt On My Name [feat. Mirza Radonjica]
7. Don’t Call Me An Angel
8. Innocent *
9. Unburn
10. I’d Rather Be Dead [feat. Davey Suicide]
11. Let Me Go

* on CD/vinyl only

More from Venom:

‘What We Used To Be’ OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZRhQEpYSKU

‘Sayonara’ OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhMjROV-Ea0

‘Should Have Known Better’ OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oPIy0uZM2s

‘Fu*k That Party [feat. Zak Tell of CLAWFINGER]’ OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYLjMw2KCMM

‘Don’t Call Me An Angel’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=coA7d5-UzRs

L-R: Dominik Stotzem (bass), Nastassja Giulia (vocals), Evan K (lead guitars), Dave Hadarik (rhythm guitars)

Photo credit: KRET Productions

About ENEMY INSIDE

ENEMY INSIDE have quickly distinguished themselves in the metal scene with their powerful thematic content centered around combating the ‘inner enemy.’ Their energetic, melodic, and emotionally charged music has earned them a loyal fan base. With over 20 million Spotify streams and 3+ million YouTube views, their albums “Phoenix” [2018] and “Seven” [2021] have solidified their status in the music industry. ENEMY INSIDE graced major stages on festivals like Wacken Open Air, Full Metal Cruise, Dynamo Metal Fest, Nummirock, M’era Luna, Rockharz Open Airand many more and have toured extensively across Europe.

ENEMY INSIDE are:

Nastassja Giulia | vocals

Evan K | lead guitars

Dave Hadarik | rhythm guitars

Dominik Stotzem | bass

More on ENEMY INSIDE:

enemy-inside.com | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Spotify | RPM

SCOUR Unleashes Video For New Single ‘Blades’ + GOLDFull-Length Out On  FEB 21ST, Via Housecore Records/Nuclear Blast

Photo by Malcolm Pugh

Watch SCOUR’s ‘Blades’ video here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjwqu5On1c8

SCOUR is pleased to unleash their latest single, ‘Blades,’ and its accompanying video. The track comes by way of the band’s ferocious new full-length, Gold, set for release on February 21st via Housecore Records in North America and Nuclear Blast in Europe.

SCOUR is the extreme metal collective featuring heavy music veterans Philip H. Anselmo (Pantera, Down), Derek Engemann (Philip H. Anselmo & The Illegals), John Jarvis (Nest, Agoraphobic Nosebleed), Mark Kloeppel (Misery Index), and Adam Jarvis (Pig Destroyer, Misery Index, Lock Up).

Deepening the experience set forth on SCOUR’s previously released EP trilogy,Gold pulls the listener through a blistering vortex of speed, aggression, and, above all, absolute horror. Drawing from a deep framework of literary horror masterworks, Gold guides the listener beyond the realm of death and through the metaphysical anomalies of a dishevelled and decaying mind. In-so-which the pall of a savage universe is lifted, an inconceivable puppet master revealed, the remaining self of the listener excruciatingly dissolved, and left asking, “who is it that pulls the strings?”

Musically, SCOUR fuses the raw aggression of black metal with grindcore, punk, and thrash influences, manifesting a sound that honours extreme metal’s roots while pushing it into modern territory. Their minimalist approach is relentless and brutal, perfectly embodying this vision.

Of Gold’s first single, ‘Infusorium,’ released in November, Revolver gushed, “It’s an absolutely face-melting blast packed with elements of black metal, grindcore, punk, and thrash, all topped by Anselmo’s throat-shredding death roar.” Metal Injection concurred, writing, “holy shit, Anselmo sounds nothing short of demonic on this thing.”

The video for ‘Blades,’ which was shot by Malcolm Pugh, includes footage from Anselmo’s annual Housecore Home Haunt 2024 as well as SCOUR’s most recent live show at Southport Music Hall in New Orleans.

Engemann further elaborates, “SCOURcomes in hot with our second offering from the Gold LP, ‘Blades’ — a fierce, ripping, ‘unholy grilling of spirits!’ From the very beginning of the Gold writing sessions, ‘Blades’ stood out with its unrelenting, grinding riffage — a natural choice for track 2, keeping the album’s blistering energy alive.

“The accompanying music video amplifies the intensity, filmed at none other than Philip Anselmo’s private home Haunt. Shot during the Halloween season, the grotesque and gothic atmosphere provided the perfect backdrop for this ‘tower of gore.’ The video is topped off with spliced footage from our recent live show at the Southport Hall in New Orleans. Filmed and directed by the talented Malcolm Pugh, ‘Blades’ is a blood-soaked anthem that demands to be blasted at maximum volume”

Watch SCOUR’s ‘Blades’ video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjwqu5On1c8

Stream/purchase the track here: https://scour.bfan.link/blades

Find preorders here: https://scour.bfan.link/gold

Gold, which features cover art by Cain Gillis, will be available on CD, LP, limited edition cassette (US only), and digital formats..

Gold Track Listing:
1. Cross
2. Blades
3. Infusorium
4. Ornaments
5. Coin
6. Evil
7. Devil
8. Contaminated
9. Hell
10. Invoke
11. Gold
12. Angels
13. Serve

Forged in 2015, SCOUR quickly made their mark with the blistering debut single “Dispatched.” Their first release, The Grey EP (2016), came via Anselmo’s own Housecore Records, followed by The Red EP in 2017. In 2020, SCOUR unleashed their most aggressive effort yet, The Black EP, released under Housecore and Nuclear Blast Records and featuring guest appearances from notable figures like Erik Rutan, Pat O’Brien, and actor Jason Momoa.

And now SCOUR elevates their intensity with the announcement of their first full-length album, Gold, which includes a guest solo by Gary Holt (Slayer, Exodus). Recording for Gold began in February 2023 at Nodferatu’s Lair — Philip Anselmo’s personal studio and rehearsal space — which saw the band highly engaged in a concentrated effort toward a truly diabolical composition, with Anselmo leading the charge at every turn. One would often find the entire band in the control room in ecstatic debate, meticulously mulling over every blast beat and divebomb. The album was intermittently refined, and lyrical concepts finalized, over the course of 2023 as touring schedules would allow.

Anselmo began vocal recordings in the Fall of 2023 at The Lair. Backup vocal recordings were then executed by the rest of the band in arena backstage rooms over the course of Pantera’s February 2024 tour, where the full band would also thoroughly review the instrumentation mixes. Once the tracks were finalized by SCOUR and mixing engineer Dennis Israel, they were then passed to Fascination Street Studio in Örebro, Sweden for mastering by Jens Bogren.

Despite their relatively short career,SCOUR has performed at some of the world’s most prominent festivals, including Roskilde, Hellfest, Tecate Metal Fest, and Maryland Deathfest. With such a powerful pedigree, SCOUR remains a dominant force in both live performances and studio recordings, and fans can expect even more from them in the future.

SCOUR ONLINE
https://www.facebook.com/scourband
https://www.instagram.com/scour_official
https://www.youtube.com/c/SCOUROFFICIAL
https://www.scourofficial.com/