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Brisbane Stoner Metal/Rock band The Surrogate has posted an update on all current and near future band activities. Read a review of their recent Split EP with Melbourne's Worms of the Earth here. "This Saturday we're demo-ing a track that will be on our debut EP at Mud Hut Studios on the Gold Coast like the most epic studio in the world so we're pretty psyched to say the least. Chances are this will end up being released on a split 7" with ... Read More

Victorian metal band Vahrzaw will hit the studio to record their new album "just after the date that boring morons celebrate the birth of the woofter jesus on a date they stole from pagans", according to the band. Press releases don't get much more metal than that. You can read our review of the bands last release, the Acquiesce EP, here. Also recently announced is that the band will be rereleasing their 1996 demo, "Black Resplendant Waters" on casette, limited to 200 copies. According ... Read More

Wagga based gothic death/black metal band Leicohtica have released the video clip for the track "Never" off their 2007 album 'Balance of Fire'. This will be the last piece of work done in relation to their previous album as they are now focusing on the creating of their next one. You can view the video here. Leicohtica have a few live shows coming up including a support spot on the Whitechapel tour, as well as the incredible Chaos A.C.T bill. For all the ... Read More

System of a Down frontman Serj Tankian has announced the following sideshows for the Big Day out Festival in January with Fantomas in support! All shows on sale now! Read More

Due to reason's beyond their control, Grave Australian tour promoters Bleed Records and Soundworks Touring have announced that there has been a late change in venue for Grave's Perth performance tomorrow night (Dec 2nd). New details are as follows: 2ND DEC - HYDE PARK BACKROOM 331 Bulwer St, Nth Perth, (08)9328 6166. Doors 8pm. Anyone who purchased tix thru Moshtix - your tickets will still be valid. More tickets will be available at the door. Please spread the word about this late change! Read More

Brismetal Records presents... Presenting the very first compilation CD in the name of Brisbane heavy metal, featuring twelve outstanding tracks contributed by local, heavy bands. Included for their impressive independent sounds and un-missable contribution to the local music scene, we feel that the featured artists present a varied cross-section of Brisbane's alternative music scene. Backed up with quality original artwork design and featuring a portion of previously unheard material, this solid and diverse local release is an essential addition to your music collection. Entirely ... Read More

Terrorust have pulled out as support band on the upcoming Grave (Swe) tour. There has been no announcement as to why they have pulled out, however there are rumors floating around the internet that the band aren't in the best state at the moment. Of course, internet rumors aren't a trustworthy source though so take that lightly until anythign is known for sure. You can catch Grave on the following dates: 4th Dec 2008 Grave (Swe) @ Gaelic Theatre, Sydney w/ Shackles Tickets available from www.moshtix.com.au 5th Dec ... Read More

Melbourne metal band Septerrus have posted an update concerning their EP recordings. "The rumours are true. The upcoming SEPTERRUS EP has been recorded. Tracks are available right now on the myspace site! www.myspace.com/septerrusmetal or you can download the nice high quality MP3's here: www.septerrus.com/music.php Thanks to everyone who got the recordings to happen, and thanks to the fans who egged us on to get it done! Don't forget about the big metal x-mas party on Saturday December 27th @ Central Club, in case you need ... Read More

Registrations for the first annual Australian Heavy Metal Awards will open tomorrow on the awards website www.australianmetal.com.au. To register your band, follow the details which can be found on the registration page. As an added bonus, organisers have also announced that all bands who register will have the chance to be feature on the award website, so get in early! Read More

After 9 studio albums, and almost 20 years in the game, In Flames are finally returning to Australia for their second ever tour! Its been 4 years since they last graced our shores, and I recently had the chance to chat to singer Anders Friden about the upcoming tour on the Soundwave Festival, amongst other things! Metal Obsession: Hi Anders, thanks for taking the time out to chat to Metal Obsession. How are you? Anders Friden: I'm fine, i've got myself a dinner here, ... Read More

After recently announcing their new bass player - Brendan Brown (Ne Obliviscaris, Aphotic Dawn), new Melbourne metal band Primordial Space have announced another addition to the band, which now completes their lineup. Vocalist Adam Stewart (Hatchet Dawn, A Million Dead Birds Laughing, ex-The Implicate Order) will be taking care of the bands interesting vocal ideas/direction. With music already written, the band is now focusing on playing live in the very near future. To listen to Primordial Space, check out their Myspace at: www.myspace.com/primordialspace Read More

SATYRICON TAKING METAL TO A NEW AGE IN AUSTRALIA Norway's Satyricon are a rare exception to the Black Metal norm – they never cared for trends in how one is supposed to present oneself and abhorred the tried and tested genre stereotypes. What became apparent on previous album Now, Diabolical is now a dark truth on new album The Age Of Nero, their second through Roadrunner Records. Largely written in a remote cabin deep in the Norwegian woods, the guitars have been seriously downtuned, adding ... Read More

Grindcore 2009 will deliver the ultimate in speed, heaviness and extremity with Fuck… I’m Dead leading the charge with a whirlwind of blistering and blood-soaked death metallized grindcore. Agents Of Abhorrence train their excessive arsenal of technical-grind smart-weapons on any who sand in their path, and South Australia’s pride and joy Captain Cleanoff bring the wildest, most ear-shredding, circle-pit inducing grind heard for years! The Kill push grindcore to (and past) its limits of speed and insanity through sheer blastbeat driven white-knuckle ... Read More

THE BEZERKER: Created in 1995 with the desired need to create obscenely brutal music, "Australian Industrial Death Metalists" The Bezerker, have constantly pushed the limits of extreme music & have reached levels that very few have com even close to matching. In 2008 and with a brand new (5th) studio album under the belt, The Berzerker are back! The Re-Awakening contains 10 new spinegrinding tracks & 6 bonus remixes. After 10 years of being signed to a "record label" the band ... Read More

Sydney metallers Paindivision have proudly announced the signing of a deal with “Soundholic” records in Japan. Alongside label mates such as Hatesphere and Soilwork, Soundholic have built a reputation as one of the most respected metal labels in Japan. From the band “ We are very happy to be releasing through such a well respected company like Soundholic. The Japanese metal fans have shown strong support for the band on our 2007 tour and the current plan is to head back to Japan ... Read More

The lineup has been announced for the 2009 edition of the CHAOS ACT FESTIVAL, this year proudly supported by MetalObsession.net. For more information, please visit the festival myspace at: www.myspace.com/extremefestact Read More

Sydney's Shackles have released an album update on their expected release in 2008 "We are still waiting on 'Traitors Gate'.. to be released through HellsHeadbanger. Some small delays have already occured but they have been put behind us hopefully!.. All artworks are being. finalised as we speak, so we are hoping to have this album out within the next 2 months. Available Formats Will Be: Cd (meh) Gatefold 12' And maybe.. a picture disc or colour lp for you fancy fucks. We've got some gigs lined up for ... Read More

Melbourne 'Port Philip Bay Area' Melodic Death Metallers Black Like Vengeance have issued their end of year wrap up for 2008. "We're coming close to the end of the '08 and BLV is finishing up prematurely. We'd like to thank everyone for their amazing support throughout the year and a huge booyah to all the rad folk we've had the pleasure of sharing a stage with. A big thank you to Mat Picco and Duane for helping us out in those tight spots. ... Read More