ROB ZOMBIE – sidewave announced! with MURDERDOLLS, MONSTER MAGNET & DOMMIN

With Soundwave 2011 Melbourne sold out we are thrilled to announce that ROB ZOMBIE, MURDERDOLLS, MONSTER MAGNET & DOMMIN are teaming up for a horror filled quadruple bill.

Bring Me the Horizon “There Is a Hell, Believe Me I’ve Seen It. There Is a Heaven, Let’s Keep It a Secret” – CD Review

Bring Me the Horizon (BMTH) have divided opinions since their arrival on the scene with 2006’s ‘Count Your Blessings’. While they certainly have their legion of fans…

Exodus @ Manning Bar, Sydney – 2nd October 2010 with Switchblade & Subtract (NZ) – Photo Gallery

Photographer: Ben Hosking Click here to view the photo gallery [Photos: Ben Hosking]

Filter “The Trouble with Angels” – CD Review

…will probably already have this on heavy rotation on their stereos; but if not, don’t hesitate a moment longer. You won’t be disappointed…

Soilwork “The Panic Broadcast” – LP Review

Helsingborg? Where the Helsingborg is that? Turns out this Swedish town is the fertile ground where Soilwork first plied their craft. Soilwork (both the name and the band’s philosophy) represents commitment and determination…

Interview with JOHN 5 [Audio]

There aren’t many guitarists out there displaying as much originality and commitment to their craft as John 5. Long known as the axeman behind such artists as Marilyn Manson and Rob Zombie, he’s also played with such luminaries as Rob Halford, David Lee Roth and Paul Stanley…

HELLYEAH! “Stampede” – CD Review

Hellyeah is a more straight-forward hard rock/metal band that boasts hefty doses of southern sludge; ala Down, COC and Clutch.

How to Destroy Angels [EP] – CD Review

Comprising six tracks, HTDA create a sound that will not be completely alien to existing NIN fans – at least musically. While Maandig handles all the primary vocals, it has Reznor’s trademark all over it.

John 5 “The Art of Malice” CD Review

In a world of ‘same same’ solo guitarists, John 5 stands out as an unrepentant individualist. He has more talent in his one eyebrow than most players have in their whole bodies…

Rolo Tomassi – “Cosmology” [CD Review]

Rolo Tomassi successfully combine the conventional guitar/bass/drum format with heavy use of synth – an added ingredient that has helped the band stand out from other groups playing overtly complex riffs and song structures.

Clutch – “Live at the 9:30” – DVD Review

An excellent celebration of the band as they reach their 20th anniversary in 2011 and an excellent addition to any fan’s collection.

Audio Interview with Jeff Waters of Annihilator

Annihilators’ Jeff Waters talks with Ben Hosking [LifeMusicMedia] about their new self titled album, touring, Hellfest, signature guitars and so much more. Jeff Waters opens up and gives us great insight into Annihilator – past, present and future.

Train @ Enmore Theatre, Sydney Monday June 21, 2010 [Live Review]

As you could imagine with a gig headlined by a chart-topping international band, the crowd erupted each time one of their hits started blasting from the Enmore’s front-of-house – especially tracks like ‘Drops of Jupiter’, ‘Calling All Angels’ and ‘Hey, Soul Sister’.