Author: Jodie Sloan

Ghost – the bedazzled church of Tobias Forge – have returned with Skeletá. With previous frontman Papa Emeritus IV stepping aside to take on the role of Frater Imperator after the death of his mother, Ghost is now led by Papa V Perpetua – which is Forge in a new mask, in case you didn’t…

Aussie post-hardcore/metalcore legends Behind Crimson Eyes are just a few days away from wrapping up their final tour. But before one last hurrah in hometown Melbourne this weekend, they bid a fond farewell to the River City, tearing up The Brightside with a little help from friends Nervous Light, The Last Martyr, and Patient Sixty-Seven….

Scary Kids Scaring Kids have just announced a Aussie tour set for later this year, and they’ll be bringing fellow post-hardcore outfit A Skylit Drive along for the ride. During the 2009 Warped Tour, lead singer Tyler Stevens took some time away, with genre legends including Vic Fuentes (Pierce the Veil) and Craig Mabbit (Escape…

Brisbane’s home of the heavy is set to become the home of the heavy hitters, with Crowbar playing host to Red Castle Entertainment‘s Viva BrisVegas next weekend. Viva BrisVegas is the latest show from the Brisbane wrestling promotion, following on from their collaboration with New Japan Pro Wrestling‘s Oceania branch, Tamashii, back in February. This…

It’s 2018, and zombies are taking over Australia. Sunny, Toby, and baby Veronica are on the run, trying desperately to survive. Or, at least, that’s the case for Toby and Veronica. Sunny’s already dead, but, somehow, she’s still clinging on. Nearly two decades later, Vee lives and works in an underground facility, wiping out the…

Blueprint Comics‘ Meet Me in the Pit anthology recently released its fifth issue, inviting artists to share a few short panels inspired by music and their relationship with it. Boasting cover art from the incredible Phoebe Paradise, this collection spans a huge variety of interpretations on the theme – from music as an escape to…

UPDATE: A new show has been added to Sydney due to high demand – see all the dates below It’s been two decades since UK indie icons Bloc Party burst onto the scene with debut album Silent Alarm, featuring thirteen genre-bending tracks that packed out sweaty dance floors with catchy pop hooks and sharp guitar…

We’ve been covering Aussie author Helen Scheuerer here for a hot minute, all the way back to debut series The Oremere Chronicles – and yes, I remain a devoted Swinton girlie. So we were naturally very excited when Scheuerer announced Iron & Embers, the first in The Ashes of Thezmarr series, and her first novel with…

You’ve got to hand it to Alexisonfire and Underoath. With Cyclone Alfred postponing and cancelling gigs across Brisbane a few weekends ago, it would have been very easy for them to skip the city altogether, wrap up the tour, and head home. Instead, they switched out one night at Riverstage for two at the Fortitude…

More than two decades after the release of debut album BigBigLove, Perth indie icons Little Birdy have reunited to celebrate its 21st birthday. Appearing at last year’s Hotter Than Hell festival, frontwoman Katy Steele had teased more was to come, and now we have our answer: a new tour, playing BigBigLove in full, alongside a…

Sleep Token fans, you can finally rest. It’s happened. After a month of cryptic clues which had fans unscrambling ciphers and following co-ordinates, like some kind of metal National Treasure, we’ve finally got the – kind of obvious – answer we were looking for: a new album. Even In Arcadia will be the fourth from…

The Bearded Lady – Beardo to her friends –  is a West End institution. It’s cozy 120 capacity space has played host to acts from across Australia and beyond, from live music to poetry slams, and life drawing classes to burlesque. But, like so many other small venues across the country, The Bearded Lady is…

While Cyclone Alfred shut down Brisbane over the weekend, Alexisonfire and Underoath didn’t leave their River City fans hanging. Their Riverstage show, originally scheduled for March 8th, was pushed back a week and is now a two-parter, taking over the Fortitude Music Hall on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th March. Canadian hardcore legends Alexisonfire always…

There’s only a few short weeks before Behind Crimson Eyes head out on their final tour, and we’ve just found out who’ll they’ll be bringing along for the ride. Perth metalcore act Patient Sixty-Seven and Melbourne nu-metallers The Last Martyr will be appearing at most dates, with a series of local bands rounding out each…

Tropical Cyclone Alfred has been slowly making his way towards the East Coast over the last few days, with the latest estimates suggesting he’ll be making landfall on the Sunshine Coast in the early hours of Saturday morning. With Brisbane music venues closing to protect staff, patrons, performers, and property, a slew of gigs have…

35 isn’t old, but some days it feels it. And I’d definitely head-banged a little too hard for someone my age the night before at A Day to Remember. Returning to the Fortitude Music Hall for my second show in as many days (something I’m gradually finding I may also be too old for) the…

The day after a raucous Knotfest Brisbane set, Florida pop-punk/metalcore act A Day to Remember were still in the River City, gearing up for a sideshow at the Fortitude Music Hall. The show would be their only Aussie headline appearance, so it’s no surprise that it sold out quickly, with the line to get in…

In just a few short weeks, Brisbane’s La Boite Theatre will bring an exciting reimagining of Shakespeare‘s Macbeth to life, putting the three Witches at the centre of it all. Co-directed by La Boite Theatre’s Artistic Director Courtney Stewart and Lisa Fa’alafi (Co-Artistic Director Polytoxic, Hot Brown Honey), with Sue Rider (former Artistic Director of La Boite) as dramaturg, this…

Tallahassee quintet Mayday Parade have just announced Australian dates, bringing their Three Cheers for 20 Years tour our way in September. Since forming in 2005 and dropping debut album, A Lesson in Romantics, in 2007, the band are responsible for some of their genre’s cult classics, including “Jamie All Over” and “Miserable At Best”. Twenty…

War has broken out across the universe, and in the strategic stronghold of Upentia, tensions are rising between the human soldiers and the indigenous Atolans, forced to seek their protetction from the attacking Eritraxians. In the midst of it all, a young soldier named Caladin meets M’Kali, a local. Brought together by the devastation of war…

Hollywood Undead have just announced a string of shows alongside their support slot at Falling In Reverse‘s Popular Mons(tour) next month. It’s the first time the rap rock band have headlined here in fourteen years, but rest assured, we still know every word to “Everywhere I Go“. Of course, Hollywood Undead have kept busy in…

Melbourne metalcore act Behind Crimson Eyes have just dropped new single “Burn It Down“. It’s the latest from upcoming EP An Exodus From Eden, which will also be the band’s last. A farewell tour has been announced to accompany the release – and ensure fans get one last run around the mosh pit! To celebrate…

It’s been a big couple of years for Memphis quartet Sleep Theory, with their distinctive blend of metalcore and R&B winning them fans and piquing the interest of music press everywhere. And 2025 is set to be even bigger, with the announcement of debut album Afterglow. Here’s everything we know so far about the upcoming…

Influential emo artists The Juliana Theory‘s Emotion Is Dead turns 25 this year, and, as part of the celebrations, they’ll be heading our way in July. And they won’t be coming alone! The Spill Canvas will be joining them to celebrate a milestone of their own – 20 years since the release of second album…

Perth-based alternative rocker RinRin has just dropped new EP Angels, a six track strong celebration of her signature fusion style of hyper-pop punk and metal. The musical project of singer-songwriter and guitarist Qarin Hipe, RinRin pulls influences from the likes of BABYMETAL, Poppy, and Bring Me The Horizon. Angels is a prequel of sorts, gathering recent releases…

In the few short weeks since The Used announced their massive 25th anniversary world tour, the Australian dates have gone absolute gangbusters. Sold out dates across the states have resulted in a slew of venue upgrades and new shows. Here’s everything elder emos everywhere need to know! First, venues in both Adelaide and Perth have…

It’s a bittersweet day to be a Behind Crimson Eyes fan. On the one hand, we’ve got a new single, an upcoming EP, and a tour to look forward to. On the other, the knowledge that, after more than two decades in the game, it’s the beginning of the end. Let’s start with the single,…

After opening circle pits across the East Coast at last year’s Good Things, Alpha Wolf have just dropped details of their upcoming regional tour – and it’s an absolute monster! Terrible Days Across Australia 2025 will see them headline a mammoth 20 dates at locations across regional Australia. And the Aussie metalcore act won’t be…

Orlando five piece Magnolia Park have just announced a new album, scheduled for release on April 11th. Here’s everything we know so far about the upcoming VAMP! The release will come to us through Epitah Records, and has been described as a neo-gothic concept album. VAMP is all about world-building and story-telling, with the band…

Knotfest will return to Australia in just a few short weeks, with festival curators Slipknot topping the bill. Alongside the festival dates, Knotfest have just dropped a list of sideshows that will take place in the run-up. Amongst them are an Auckland show for headliners Slipknot, a Brisbane gig for A Day To Remember, and…