By Meghan Player
Cradle Of Filth have always been known for their signature take on the dark wave, gothic metal sound and grandiose theatrics. Latest offering, ‘Midnight in the Labyrinth’ – an orchestral selection of the bands first four albums – is no exception.
Opening with a glorious string section of sweeping, melodic sound ‘A Gothic Romance [Red Roses For The Devil’s Whore]’ pulls the listener into an album that not only celebrates the band, but reinvents the tracks that once pounded through your headphones.
‘The Twisted Nails of Faith’ sounds almost as if it has come straight from a melodramatic, theatrical musical – with striking strings, stirring vocals and choirs intertwining with frontman Dani Filth’s narrative growl.
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For STEEL PANTHER, bringing the halcyon days of metal back to the world is not a job…it’s a mission statement, a modus operandi, and a way of life.
Colourful Canberra trio, Fun Machine are back and are set to charm with their latest offering, “Ready For The Fight” following on from their debut EP, More is More (2009) and sophomore release, Desert Creatures (2011). 
Emma Louise’s musical life has been one vast jungle ever since she released her debut EP, Full Hearts & Empty Rooms. There was the rise of single, “Jungle,” and listeners taking the emotionally stirring, “1000 Sundowns” straight to their hearts and souls. And that’s not to mention the excellent support slots, sold-out headline shows and whispers of a debut album in the works.
Extensive touring of the country and slots on some of Australia and New Zealand’s leading festivals has seen Brisbane six-piece 
After the success of their break through track, ‘Counter Revolution’, 
August is set to have the nation coming together for an all-in blind date when three bands get to know each other whilst blazing a trail across sevencities, including one very special Under 18s show in Melbourne. New Zealand’s Opossom, Los Angeles’White Arrows and Australia’s very own Jinja Safari are combing their hair, shining their shoes and putting on their Sunday best for a triple-headline tour that is sure to spark some long-term relationships with fans. Our favourite party starters Jinja Safari are very pleased to be joining The Blind Date Tour. As way of a welcoming corsage (the kind you take home to your mother) the band have a brand new track to get you shaking.
LMM: You’ve recently released your debut album “Sounds From The Escape”
LMM: You’ve recently returned to Australia after 10 years in the USA.
After unleashing their monumental sounds to packed houses across the country last year, experimental metal outfit 
On the eve of releasing their fifth and biggest album yet,