By Scott Singh
After an explosive day 1, it was time for punters to prepare themselves with another offering of head banging, arm swinging, all round chaos that Soundwave always ensues. Remarkably the grounds were spotless as rejuvenated faces filled the area once more.
Continue reading Live Review : Soundwave Festival 2015 – Day 2 – Sydney
Swedish progressive metal heroes Opeth are set to return to Australia in 2015 in support of their 11th album ‘Pale Communion’. Hailed as one of the most influential progressive metal bands in the world, Opeth have an ever-growing fanatically loyal fan base in Australia and are returning for a headline run after their highly successful ‘Heritage’ tour in 2013.
One factor which makes Opeth’s live shows second to none is that their concerts are always filled with surprises and you never know what their setlist is going to be! Featuring songs from their earlier death-metal material, up to their later symphonic prog-rock, an Opeth live show is like no other and is a must see for all die-hard fans.
Continue reading Opeth – ‘Pale Communion’ Australian Tour – May 2015
By Courtney Laura
Photo credit Stuart Blythe
Three-piece band LE BUTCHERETTES took to the stage of the Enmore Theatre with a bang. We were captivated with the diverse vocals ranging from a classic style, to the heavy scream vocals in some tracks. A high energy and bizarre performance played out before us, that I am sure left most of the audience wondering what had just happened.
Continue reading Live Review : Incubus + Antemasque + Le Butcherettes – The Enmore Theatre, Sydney – February 27, 2015
Photographer: Annette Geneva
Continue reading Photo Gallery : Mogwai at the Sydney Opera House – March 2, 2015
Photographer: Alicia Stephenson
Continue reading Photo Gallery : Soundwave Festival 2015 – Sydney – Day 2
Photographer: Alicia Stephenson
Continue reading Photo Gallery : Soundwave Festival 2015 – Sydney – Day 1
By Meghan Player
It’s the most glorious time of the year; Soundwave time. Where Australia goes into a frenzy of anticipation for, not only the festival itself, but the promise of sidewaves in between.
Tonight, Japan’s stadium rock icons One OK Rock kick off a triple-threat billing at the Big Top.
Continue reading Live Review : Smashing Pumpkins + Gerard Way + One OK Rock – The Big Top, Luna Park – Sydney – 25 February 2015
Legendary Japanese noisemakers Boris returns to our shores for the “Live Noise Alive” Australian tour.
19 albums in 19 years. That’s the studio discography of one of the most significant and prolific bands to emerge from Japan’s noise scene. The number gets tricky once you start counting the trio’s punishing live documents or their myriad co-conspirators – the double-LP with drone lords Sunn O))), the numerous collaborations with master sound manipulator Merzbow or the one-offs with the likes of Ian Astbury, Torche and Doomriders – all of which have put Boris at the forefront of the conversation about noise and doom in the last two decades.
Continue reading Boris (JPN) – Live Noise Alive – Australian Tour 2015
Photographer: Calvin Cropley
Continue reading Photo Gallery : Marilyn Manson at Enmore Theatre, Sydney – February 25, 2015
Review and Photo by Calvin Cropley
Marilyn Manson’s event started with all lights out, making the venue pitch black. Suddenly there was a blinding white light, then a mixture of red green and purple that pulsed through the venue and audience. The audience responded with a roar.
Continue reading Live Review : Marilyn Manson at Enmore Theatre, Sydney – February 25, 2015
To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of ‘Sparkle and Fade’, Everclear are back to treat Australian fans to a live incarnation of this game-changing album in full, plus all your favourite Everclear singles!
Continue reading Everclear – Sparkle and Fade Australian Tour – May 2015
Review by Courtney Laura
Photo credit: Rohan Anderson
As we all stood and waited for the show to start, the Hordern Pavilion were playing Iron Maiden’s “666 the number of the beast”. I was stoked to hear a venue playing great music that really builds the atmosphere leading into the bands performances.
Continue reading Live Review : Slash & Steel Panther at Hordern Pavilion, Sydney – February 24, 2015
Australian riff rock trio, Dallas Frasca will release their highly anticipated third studio album, ‘Love Army’, on April 17th. The new album release coincides with a tour announcement and signing a record deal with Australian independent label Social Family Records. This triple announcement is the culmination of almost 10 years of hard work, performing over 700 shows, seven international tours and fast becoming one of Australia’s most exciting and revered bands across the globe.
Continue reading Dallas Frasca signs multi-album deal and announce new record and tour!
