Western Front

Operating since 1996, Western Front started as a webzine and site for Western Australian local heavy metal - using this infrastructure and strong foundation it now focuses on being the premier portal for presenting Australian metal to the world.

Possessing a top ranking in search engines, Western Front is working to unite the forces of the separate metal scenes in Australia into one large, powerful network - making it easier to find out about other scenes, communicate with one and other, and organising tours and promotion in other areas.

This formidable force shall impose itself on the rest of the world - exposing everyone to the high caliber of Australian metal.

Western Front Metal Awards Voting Now On

That's right.. the voting for the Western Front Metal Music Awards for '07/'08 is now on so be sure to lodge your vote. The voting method has been changed this year, with voting forms on the forum, and you need to be a Western Front member to vote. If you aren't a member yet and would like to vote then feel free to join up. If you have any problems then let me know, as occasionally registration doesn't work properly with hotmail or some email accounts.

To vote just go to the Australian Metal - Western Australia section on the forum or click here. Then vote on each poll for your choice. The results will be announced at the awards night which is scheduled for June 6 (D-Day) at the Amplifier Bar in Perth.

New featured band - Naetu

This Friday the 11th of April will be the album launch for Naetu with their debut release "The Burning Lands" at the Amplifier Bar in Perth. To correspond with this event Naetu are the new feature band on Western Front, so check out their feature page.

Special guests on the night will be The Furor, Wardaemonic and Bereavement, so it's set to be a good one. I shall see you all down there.

Progressive Dimension

Leading up to their much anticipated CD launch in April, U.T.I kick off the progressive festivities down at THE CASTLE Saturday 29th March. In aid of a growing movement. This show is for punters who like their rock a little left, or right of center!

U.T.I, NEXUS and NEVERBORN are all part of this progressive movement. To push the limits of generic conventions and bring new light to the Perth metal scene. So if you’re bored with the norm, get down to THE CASTLE Saturday 29th March to witness the start of something significant!

Vespers Descent EP Launch

Vespers Descent EP Launch This Friday night, the 28th of March will see Vespers Descent launch a new EP titled "Reality Dysfunction". The new EP contains 4 new blistering tracks of Vespers very own brand of melodic death metal, and as an extra there is also a a tribute to At The Gates's "Blinded By Fear" and an acoustic track to round the cd off nicely.

Special guests for the night are Chaos Divine, Sight Transcend and Dogs of War. With the newer line up in the Vespers ranks they are sounding heavier and more brutal than ever so it's definitely one to check out. Doors open at 8pm, $10 entry or $20 entry with cd, and new merch available on the night.