Some 15 years ago, Steve Vai dubbed the then 19 year old Devin Townsend “The Boy Genius”. Vai was being most sincere, rather than sarcastic. Since then Townsend has amazed, beguiled and occasionally baffled all comers in...

Cairns thrashers Canniblast, who won the Best Local Band category of the inaugural timeOUT Awards, have decided to split. They cite artistic, personal and financial reasons and play two more shows next month. They released one album,...

Tasmania’s Amplified 2010 conference and showcases has announced a showcasing grant of up to $3,000, and the chance to be included on the “Amplified” double CD compilation. Amplified is sponsored by the State Government through Arts Tasmania...

Australian music business wesbite TheMusic.com.au writes… “Just before AC/DC’s gig at Adelaide Oval to 43,000, one nearby pub stocked up with five times more bourbon and scotch. Scalpers were offering tix up to $1,000 — and the...

Now several months into the process of recording their long awaited debut album, progressive black metal band Ne Obliviscaris have released another studio video diary, this one focusing on the process of recording guitars. They commented… “Hey...

Onanizer, one of the leading grindcore bands out of the Czech Republic, will be arriving in Australia mid week ahead of their 8-stop Australian tour which kicks off in Perth on Friday night (March 12, 2010). The...

Perth black metallers Mhorgl are set release their new album ‘Antinomian’ later this month. The album which was mixed and mastered by Aidan Barton at Sovereign Studios features 8 blistering tracks including a cover of Mr Crowley,...

Sydney death metal act Norse have announced the release of Hellstorm, the band’s debut album. Featuring current The Amenta drummer Robin Stone, the release follow the bands 2006 EP titled The Unrelenting. After 18 months of an...

QueenslandLockedOut.com is a citizen’s lobby group formed by the public in protest against the new proposal of the lockout/shutdown policy. We are the patrons reclaiming our nightlife. We believe the lockout is overlegislation and a short term...

The staff and contributors of Metal Obsession would like to send out a massive thank you to all involved in the successful running of our first gig and benefit show, held on Sat 6th March at The...