Category Archives: Krista Melsom

Live Review: Make Them Suffer, Justice for the Damned, The Gloom in The Corner, Harroway at The Basement, Canberra – 21 June 2025

Review by Daniel Boyle
Photos by Krista Melsom

On the back of last year’s self-titled release, Make Them Suffer have embarked on a national regional tour. It just happened that the winter solstice played host to a chilly Canberra evening. That didn’t stop the crowds with the crowd piling in the doors for a nearly sold out event.

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Live Review: Chelsea Grin + Currents + Bloom + Heavensgate at UC Hub, Canberra – 4 May 2025

Review and photos by Krista Melsom – Kristabella Photography

You’d be forgiven for forgetting it was a Sunday night—and one of Canberra’s first real tastes of winter, despite still being autumn. The chill in the air didn’t stop punters from arriving shortly after doors, rugged up and ready to throw down. It didn’t take long for UC Hub to fill out as fans streamed in early, a clear sign that this four-band bill had drawn serious interest. With two heavy-hitting co-headliners in Currents and Chelsea Grin, and local favourites Bloom and Heavensgate rounding out the support, the night promised mayhem—and it absolutely delivered.

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Live Review: KNOTFEST, Sydney 2025

by Krista Melsom – Kristabella Photography

https://knotfest.com/

Knotfest isn’t just a festival—it’s a gathering of a family bound by a love for heavy music, unity, and pure, unfiltered energy. From the moment you step through the gates, there’s an unspoken understanding: this is a place where you can be unapologetically yourself. There’s no judgement here, only acceptance, camaraderie, and a shared passion for the music that fuels us. Whether you’re a pit veteran or a first timer embracing the chaos, you’re welcomed with open arms. I was lucky enough to be a part of the family for the final stop in Sydney.

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