The Dillinger Escape Plan, Glassjaw & Dir En Grey @ Hi-FI Bar, Melbourne 27/02/2014

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The Dillinger Escape Plan, Glassjaw & Dir En Grey @ Hi-FI Bar, Melbourne 27/02/2014

With Soundwave Festival only a day away for Melbourne, three of the most eccentric and iconic acts were gathered to deliver audiences a much more personal live delivery. In what seemed to be a clashing of genres, having Dir...
- Posted 11 years ago
GWAR, Amon Amarth, Satyricon & The Black Dahlia Murder @ Factory Theatre, Sydney 26/02/2014

Amidst an always incredibly busy time for metal-heads across Australia. It was all hands on deck for the individuals from all States, as the Annual Festival known as Soundwave hit each major city. Providing us Aussies with the closest...
- Posted 11 years ago
Alice In Chains, Down and Walking Papers @ Enmore Theatre, Sydney 26/02/2014

Yes! The Enmore, how I excited I was to see that this show was at the iconic venue that always delivers with its crystal clear sound and generous vibe. We were in for a treat of varying moody rock...
- Posted 11 years ago
Soundwave Festival @ Olympic Park, Sydney 23/02/2014

After a night of a battle against insomnia, I was all set for ‘that time of the year’. For music lovers across Australia, Soundwave is of a ritualistic importance you could say and not a day that anyone would...
- Posted 11 years ago
Mastodon, Baroness & Gojira @ UNSW Roundhouse, Sydney 24/02/2014

The moment this tour was announced, I knew without a doubt that I would be there rain, shine or storm. It’s not every day that you see three of the most creative, metal bands coming together. Having been a...
- Posted 11 years ago
Rob Zombie, Korn and Mushroomhead @ The Big Top, Sydney 25/02/2014

A show featuring Rob Zombie, Korn and Mushroomhead. If ever there was an evening of live music that would trigger the nostalgic moments of a member of Generation Y’s teenage adolescence, this was the one. Upon arrival, it was...
- Posted 11 years ago
Eagles of Death Metal, Rocket from the Crypt & Mutemath @ The Hi-Fi, Melbourne 24/02/2014

What seemed like a bit of a jumble of genres for the Eagles of Death Metal Sideshow, turned out to be to one great night of rock music. Heading in I didn’t think that Mutemath or Rocket From The...
- Posted 11 years ago
Soundwave Festival @ RNA Showgrounds, Brisbane 22/02/2014

Images: Amanda Brenchley Words: Andrew Kapper Click here to view the full Brisbane Soundwave gallery Despite Brisbane suffering through a Summer of unbearable heat and humidity, the weather gods have taken pity upon the Soundwave festival goers, with the...
- Posted 11 years ago
Feast of Metal II @ Revolt Artspace, Melbourne 08/02/2014

Writing the review for Feast of Metal II was no small task. With the wealth of things going on around the venue during the day, and the incredible performances of its many contributing bands, it’s impossible to fit in...
- Posted 11 years ago
Havok, King Parrot, Desecrator, Party Vibez and Mason @ The Hi-Fi, Melbourne 07/02/2014

I first discovered Havok early in 2012 when I came across their single, ‘Covering Fire’. I loved it and soon got the whole Time Is Up album, which I enjoyed just as much. Needless to say, when news first...
- Posted 11 years ago

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