New Zealand Sludge/Stoner Metallers Beastwars abide by one steadfast maxim “Obey the Riff” and obey they do. The Wellington based sonic heavy rock outfit play heavy blues inspired tunes of apocalyptic times wrapped around hard rock hooks. The band's groove heavy riffs and roughneck vocals grind a path through furrows of Noiserock and Doom, to illustrate the inconsistencies and conflicts of human nature, and the chaos and fear that engulf our world.

In this issue: Blood on the Dancefloor, Motion City Soundtrack, Kyuss Lives and more Soundwave-bound artists announce headline shows!