Profiling the Asia-Pacific Metalcore Scene
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OCEAN GROVE w/Cane Hill, Deficit and BlinderThe Governor Hindmarsh, Adelaide, South AustraliaAugust 14th 2026 Review by Kayla Hamilton (@kaylazomboid) If there is one band that can always pull a crowd in Adelaide, that is Ocean Grove. Beloved for their unmatched vibes and unparalleled bangers, there was no doubt that them hitting the SA capital on […]
Can you believe we are already in August? Well, there are some releases that dropped in July that we haven’t talked about yet- so if you missed them, time to add them to your playlist. NABLA9- ZANSHO Tokyo’s underground metal scene is full of hidden gems and one of them is the incredible NABLA9. We […]
UPDATE 18 AUGUST 2026 OUR LINE-UP IS HERE.Check-check-check it out… TICKET PRESALE IS ON NOW- CLICK HERE FOR ACCESS It’s timeeeeeeee! August is when we start to thaw out in anticipation for the Good Things Line Up drop and well, while it isn’t quite time yet, we do have some updates from the GT Camp. […]
WAGE WAR w/Orthodox and HEAVENSGATEThe Governor Hindmarsh, Adelaide, South AustraliaAugust 1st 2026 Review by Kayla Hamilton When you see the names Wage War, Orthodox and HEAVENSGATE alone, a stank face tends to creep up. You know the face. The face you make when a disgusting breakdown hits and you can barely believe your ears are taking […]
Review by Kayla Hamilton (@kaylazomboid) South Australia’s heavy music scene has always been home to some incredible hidden gems, and the talent just keeps stacking. I CHOOSE VIOLENCE is one of those elevating the standard and the proof of this comes in the form of their latest EP An Enemy To Life Itself. If this […]
Adelaide, mark Friday, September 4th down in your diaries because it’s going to be a HEAVY night! SA up-and-comers SORROWSTATE have been gaining a following with their unique brand of chaotic metalcore and are finally bringing it to us live. Kicking us in the teeth with their first single ‘Left In The Hollow’ last year, […]
It’s super amazing that female-fronted bands are getting the love they deserve, but what about the bands that have women in more than just a vocal role? In this really male-dominated genre, it feels like a real treat to find a heavy band filled with badass women. So we decided to put together a list […]
Review by Cerrin Hendricks (@panicpreacher) Saigon-based metal group Bedlam Royals, formed from the ashes of the now defunct Serbian group LEER, have just released their debut record The Gap. Led by Viktor Nagradic, the group is a melting pot of different cultures and backgrounds. This bleeds into their art, with themselves labelling their mix of […]
By Kayla Hamilton (@kaylazomboid) Recently, online (and in person for other reasons, which I will get into later in the article), there has been discourse surrounding all-ages shows. While there is no general consensus, as both sides (for and against) have been pretty adamant about their opinions, my belief that all ages shows are NECESSARY […]
After leaving a trail of carnage in their wake last year, PALEFACE SWISS will be making their triumphant return to Australia next year…and they will be bringing the equally incredible Counterparts and Fox Lake with them! Hailing from Zurich, PALEFACE SWISS has earned themselves a reputation like no other. Brutality, heaviness and explosive energy, the […]
