“Adrift for Days “Come Midnight…” is an epic, drug-tinged, existential journey that draws on the traditions of Earth, Neurosis, Boris, Pink Floyd and Rosetta. This is the perfect soundtrack for a nightmarish trek into the depths of...

If you didn’t think a Cannibal Corpse tour could be any more brutal, then have a look at these support choices. Supporting nationally will be Brisbane’s Disentomb, who recently signed a worldwide multi-album deal with US label...

Heathen Skulls are proud to present Seattle drone doom outfit EARTH in their very first performances on our shores this September. Earth formed in 1990 and led by guitarist Dylan Carlson. Mostly instrumental, their early work grew...

One-man Tasmanian band (that has a nice ring to it, it’s almost poetic) Sam Locke has set June 5th as the release date for Crossing the Barrier, his second release. Recorded at his home studio is Launceston, the...

If you’re after somewhere for some good tunes and a few beers on a Friday night, you’ll soon have another option. Decca Bar (95 Queen St, Melbourne CBD) will now hold Madhouse every Friday night from 10pm...

Shortly after announcing their appearance at Euroblast, Melbourne’s Synthetic Breed have parted ways with bassist Luke Thiel and vocalist M Refalaeda. No reason for the split has been announced thus far.

Drone from the Underside of the Earth is a free digital compilation put together by Art As Catharsis featuring the best stoner, sludge, doom and drone bands that Australia has to offer, including Space Bong, Hydromedusa, Looking Glass,...

Not too long ago, Adelaide stoner punk band Poisonous Viper Gang released their debut full length Rosie’s Diner, and while it’s not exactly new news, it’s still worth posting because; a) It’s really, really good b) It’s...

As reported over at The Australian, Sydney death metallers Ouroboros were recently awarded a grant from the Australian Council for the Arts. The $20,000 will go towards writing and recording their next album, including the use of...

Every quarter, Melbourne independent record store Fist2Face release a the free Music2Face sampler CD. The 10-15 track release is sent out with all of their online orders, and is handed out at all sorts of concerts, festivals...