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WA Gigs / THIS FRIDAY (08/08/14)! DISTORTION @ Bar OneTwenty

« on: August 06, 2014, 12:45:45 AM »

"Your next dose of Distortion is due THIS FRIDAY, 8th August at Bar OneTwenty (doors open 8pm / entry only $10)!

Containing traces of various metals from the likes of Lets Kill Uncle, Wrath of Fenrir & All This Filth, guest DJ Jessica Kill (HEXX & Behind The Mirror, RTRFM 92.1) will also be on the decks keeping the party cranking until late.

Once again the venue are offering drink specials all night (including $8 pints, as well as a selection of discounted Lost City Tattoo are offering "$50 OFF" promo cards upon entry (conditions apply & while stock lasts), PLUS 2 x $200 tattoo gift vouchers to be won!

You can join the official FaceBook event here."

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WA Gigs / DISTORTION (04/07/14) @ Bar OneTwenty

« on: June 30, 2014, 07:28:17 PM »

"Tattoos and hard-hitting music often go hand in hand, and as fans of both we're proud to support Bar OneTwenty's new Distortion event on the first Friday of each month!

Launching this week (4th July), just a measly $10 gets you entry AND a complimentary beer, as well as an exclusive Lost City Tattoo business card entitling you to $50 OFF (conditions apply). In addition to this, there will be 2 x $200 tattoo gift vouchers to be won.

The venue are also offering drink specials all night (including $8 pints and a selection of discounted spirits), plus guest DJ Jessica Kill (HEXX & Behind The Mirror RTR fm 92.1) will be on hand to keep the party cranking from 9pm until late.

Feature band for this month's edition is Australia's premier folk/battle metal troupe Claim The Throne (as seen supporting Finntroll and Alestorm among others, and recently back from the Hammersonic Jakarta International Metal Festival in Indonesia).

Enthusiastic to support the array of local artists, The Arcadian, Losing Grip & Bounty Hunter will round out the line up.

So, please LIKE the Distortion WA page(s) to stay up to date with the latest news on up coming line-ups, and ATTEND the official Facebook event here!"

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Western Australia / Gig Opportunity/Band Wanted: Enter NOW! - Sat, 10th May @ Rosemount Hotel

« on: April 25, 2014, 07:48:17 PM »

In the hope of drawing out some new talent and giving them a go (although all bands welcome to apply), who wants to step up and open the show?

Unfortunately Natron have had to withdraw from the re-launch show featuring Christophe Szpajdel's exhibition, as well as metal guests Malignant Monster, Wardaemonic, Weapons & One Of None at the Rosemount Hotel on Saturday, 10th May.

This will be a great opportunity for exposure and to perform at one of Perth's best venues, so please share with your mates, or if your band is available then please forward your expression of interest with contact details and samples to supremelegion@iinet.net.au. Alternatively, provide a link to the band below.

The successful applicant will be announced next Friday, 2nd May. Even if you don't win, it's worth entering as the most impressive acts will be kept in mind to be apart of future events and promotions!

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WA Gigs / CHRISTOPHE SZPAJDEL Art Exhibition w/MM & more! - Sat, 10th May @ Rosemount

« on: March 14, 2014, 01:43:37 AM »

Christophe Szpajdel's up-coming Crepusculum Australe exhibition will see his work displayed around Australia for the first time being featured as part of the Blacken The Globe festival in the Northern Territory, and also presented in Western Australia in conjunction with the official Supreme Legion re-launch!



SUPREME LEGION
Official Re-Launch

Featuring
CREPUSCULUM AUSTRALE:
The Australian exhibition of art work by
Lord Of The Logos'
CHRISTOPHE SZPAJDEL *
(Emperor / Old Man's Child / Moonspell / Impiety / etc)

With metal guests -

MALIGNANT MONSTER
WARDAEMONIC
WEAPONS
ONE OF NONE
TO HELL WITH HONOUR

Saturday, 10th May 2014
ROSEMOUNT HOTEL
459 Fitzgerald Street, North Perth

18+ / Doors Open 8pm / Entry $20

Sponsored by Lost City Tattoo

Proudly supporting Western Front

Join the official FaceBook event here.

* PLEASE NOTE: Christophe is unfortunately unable to attend in person due to other commitments, but he is pleased to have his exhibition on show around Australia for the very first time!

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Western Australia / MAKE THEM SUFFER sign to RoadRunner Records Australia

« on: February 24, 2012, 07:19:50 PM »

Perth?s Deathcore, Black Metal hybrid Make Them Suffer have signed to Roadrunner Records Australia.

On the back of the bands stunning Lord Of Woe EP, Make Them Suffer were brought to the attention of Roadrunner A&R execs after posting their tracks on Roadrunner?s Sign Me To site: A destination for unsigned bands to have their music reviewed by fans, peers and Roadrunner staff.

It was at this point that Roadrunner were intrigued to see if Make Them Suffer could execute this unique blend of modern extreme metal, neo-classical strings, dark piano lines, razor sharp riffing, crazy blast beats and roaring vocals in the live environment.  Seeing the band up close in a small sweaty club immediately verified this in spades The band sounded as good live as their EP had promised with the multiple layers of each track finding space amongst the chaos and complexity.

Now in 2012, Make Them Suffer are preparing the impending release of their debut full-length album Neverbloom.  Engineered by Roland Lim (Birds of Tokyo), who also produced the band?s Lord Of Woe EP, Make Them Suffer and Roland have taken everything up a notch to deliver a world class debut release capturing the depth, darkness, musical prowess and brutality that is Make Them Suffer.

You can check out the preview trailer to Neverbloom here.

* Thieved from Blabbermouth.net

Congrats to MAKE THEM SUFFER, who are featured on the up-coming WesternFront.com.au Australian Metal Compilation available for FREE at the Soundwave festival in Perth on Monday, 5th March!

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International / Mike Smith Leaves SUFFOCATION

« on: February 24, 2012, 07:11:03 PM »

It would seem that drummer Mike Smith has split with Suffocation ? and under less-than-amicable conditions. He?s posted the below message on both his official website and Facebook page:


?There are not many things related to the suffocation brand I can honestly say brings me sadness. Except, the lack of pride that exists within those who have the ?right? to claim the name as their own.

?This battle has been one that to any focused being, should make obvious sense but has evaded some for 2 decades. Within any foundation the weakest link will always cause all structure to crumble.

?The one fact that keeps me at peace is the fact that anyone who has ever seen or spoken to me regarding Suffocation and the industry as a whole, has always left with an understanding of the level of focus and pride that I personally hold for myself, the brand that is Suffocation and the genre We influence and helped create.

?As I?ve always said, if you are willing to put your time and soul towards anything at
Be willing to speak truths, fight and bleed for it if need be.?

While nowhere in this post does Smith say he?s out of the band, it?s hard to read that and think that things are hunky dory. Meanwhile, Heavy Blog is Heavy reports that guitarist Terrance Hobbs has confirmed Smith?s departure on Facebook, although presently I do not see any such posts on either Hobbs? nor Suffocation?s FB pages, so either that confirmation has since been removed, or I?m a dope.

In any case, this news is a bummer. Smith was, of course, a founding member of the legendary death metal act, and while he?s left once before, in the early 90s, at this point he?s been back in the band for almost ten years. His drumming is a huge part of their sound.

That being said, Suffocation has persevered without him before. Dave Culross, who replaced Smith?s original replacement Doug Bohn in 1996 has also played with Malevolent Creation and Pyrexia, amongst others, seems to have stepped in for Smith, and that dude is no slouch ? so it?s hard for me to imagine that Suffocation won?t be able to survive without their original drummer.

-AR

* Thieved from MetalSucks.net

 

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General discussion / The WARRIOR Show

« on: February 24, 2012, 06:49:30 PM »

Fuck Asking Alexandria, but check out the ULTIMATE WARRIOR kicking their arses into shape in the pilot episode of The WARRIOR Show!

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International / HAMMERSONIC 2012 (SUFFOCATION, NILE, CHTHONIC, IMPIETY +) - 28th April @ Jakarta

« on: February 20, 2012, 05:02:10 AM »

 * NOTE: I'm aware it says 2011, but I think it's just a print error.

HAMMERSONIC 2012
Jakarta International Metal Festival

Saturday, 28th April
LAPANGAN D SENAYAN
Jakarta, Indonesia

SUFFOCATION
NILE
PSYCROPTIC
CHTHONIC
IMPIETY
BURGERKILL
DREAMER
D.R.I
DEAD SQUAD
SUCKER HEAD
DEATH VOMIT
CYANIDE SERENITY
DIVINE CODEX
NOTHNEGAL
MASSACRE CONSPIRACY
KOIL
THE ARSON PROJECT
DAWN HEIST
FUNERAL INCEPTION
NOXA
DOWN FOR LIFE
DEAD VERTICAL
HUMAN LIKE MONSTER
STRAIGHT OUT

it will be great! ", is an expression of the need to say (even) early on will diberlangsungkannya The Biggest Metal Fest in South East Asia, HAMMERSONIC 2012 in Indonesia. Precisely on April 28, ? 2012, Revision Live as the organizer, will this event presents a kespektakuleran image.

Not without reason because the line up are the requirements to be prepared a prestige metal greatness of an event. A sprinkling of local and international stars. And has announced the names like Suffocation, Psycroptic, Nile, Suckerhead, Deadsquad, Burgerkill, grin, Death Vomit into the performers at the event which is labeled with the name of the Jakarta International Metalfest this. The names of so ingrained for permetalan world. Especially for Indonesia itself, where the world permetalannya is growing quite rapidly in the industry.

Judging from the administration, the previous administration, it does accommodate Hammersonic famous bands in every country in Asia to be displayed simultaneously in metal music festival event. And to operate in Jakarta this time, once again necessary to emphasize that HAMMERSONIC 2012 Revision Entertainment presents made ​​by Suffocation (American deathmetal), PSYCROPTIC (Australian technical deathmetal) and NILE (American Deathmetal) as its headliner. Stay tuned!

CHECKS ON www.hammersonic.com
http://musicforlife.co.id/news/hot-news/hammersonic-ready-for-the-biggest-metal-fest

support www.gothsix.blogspot.com

* Ripped from Google Translator/Theived from http://www.facebook.com/events/342082722484786/

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Suggestions / Improving WF

« on: February 18, 2012, 07:03:44 AM »

I just noticed the Facebook thingy added to the home page, which is a cool addition.

Any chance of one like that for the forum with an up-date on the forum topics, or even integrating the home page into the forum?

Seems like most of the news and activity happens in here, and it's just kind of double-handling, as well as time consuming, having to post the info in both the forum and main page sections (as well as Facebook) leaving the latter a little left behind...just a thought anyway.

Also, are there any aspiring writers/journalists who would be interested in becoming a contributor for album/gig reviews and features?

A few volunteers would be ideal, as it would be great to see articles regularly.

If any photographers or film production enthusiasts are keen, it would also be cool to see more photos and/or footage from WF supported events.

More members and contributors on the east coast would be excellent too!

Do you have any suggestions to help improve WF?

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WA Gigs / UNEARTH, HEAVEN SHALL BURN, KITTIE & IN THIS MOMENT - Sidewave [WA: Sun, 4 Mar]

« on: February 15, 2012, 10:16:31 PM »

Missed this announcement...

UNEARTH, HEAVEN SHALL BURN, KITTIE & IN THIS MOMENT - Sidewave Show

Sunday, 4th March 2012
AMPLIFIER BAR

Ticket Available through MoshTix.com.au

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Western Australia / Tosin Abasi (ANIMALS AS LEADERS) Ibanez Guitar Clinic Tour - Australia 2012

« on: February 15, 2012, 05:24:51 AM »

Tosin Abasi (ANIMALS AS LEADERS) Ibanez Guitar Clinic Tour - Australia 2012

   13 Feb. 2012   19:00pm -    Ellaways Music - Brisbane   39-45 Compton Road, Underwood QLD   +61 7 3290 5656   
   14 Feb. 2012   20:00pm -   Musos Corner - Newcastle   1 National Park Street, Newcastle NSW   +61 2 4929 2829   
   15 Feb. 2012   19:00pm -    Five Star Music - Melbourne   102 Maroondah Highway, Ringwood VIC   +61 3 9870 4143   
   16 Feb. 2012   19:00pm -    Hobart Music - Hobart   Elizabeth College Theatre, 256 Elizabeth Street, Hobart TAS   +61 3 6231 0706   
   18 Feb. 2012   14:00pm -    Oxygen College - Geelong   22 Gordon Avenue, Geelong VIC   +61 3 5223 1724
     20 Feb. 2012   19:00pm -    Guitar World - Perth   2A/1240 Albany Highway, Cannington WA   +61 8 9358 6665   
   22 Feb. 2012   19:00pm -    Atwaters MusicWorks - Auckland   141 Hobson Street, Auckland   +64 9 303 1919   -

* Thieved from www.ibanez.co.jp/artist/TA_clinic201202.html

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Victoria / THE EUPHONY FUSION 5 - Welkin Records Heavy Metal Compilation

« on: February 14, 2012, 04:30:58 AM »

WELKIN RECORDS PRESENTS

THE EUPHONY FUSION 5
Heavy Metal Compilation

In an effort to help further promote the many great metal bands we have across Australia, we at Welkin Records have put together yet another promotional Australian metal compilation! The 5th edition of our ?The Euphony Fusion? compilation series features a selection of 31 bands, of a wide variety of metal genres, from across Australia and abroad.

Only 1250 copies of this compilation are available, and they will all be handed out for FREE at the conclusion of the below shows coming up in the weeks ahead:

LAMB OF GOD, IN FLAMES AND THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER
? TUESDAY 28TH FEBRUARY@ EATON HILL HOTEL, BRISBANE, - LIC/AA
? THURSDAY 1ST MARCH@ UC REFECTORY, CANBERRA, - LIC/AA

MASTODON, GOJIRA & KVELERTAK
? MONDAY 27TH FEBRUARY@ BILLBOARD, MELBOURNE, - 18+
? THURSDAY 1ST MARCH@ THE HI FI, SYDNEY- LICENSED ALL AGES

MACHINE HEAD, CHIMAIRA, SHADOWS FALL & TIMES OF GRACE
? TUESDAY 28TH FEBRUARY@ THE PALACE, MELBOURNE, - 18+
? WEDNESDAY 29TH FEBRUARY@ UNSW ROUNDHOUSE, SYDNEY -LIC/AA

MESHUGGAH, DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND & DREDG
? TUESDAY 28 FEBRUARY@ THE FACTORY, SYDNEY- LIC AA.
? WEDNESDAY 29 FEBRUARY@ THE FORUM, MELBOURNE - 18+.

* The CD?s will be handed out for free outside the front of each venue straight after the conclusion of each show listed above.
*This compilation CD will NOT be available in stores. The only opportunity to acquire this CD is at the above gigs. **

? This CD is FREE!


?THE EUPHONY FUSION 5? TRACK LIST..

DISC 1
1. UNIVERSUM (SA) ? Aeon Displacement
2. GODS OF EDEN (NSW)- Shiva?s Dream
3. SYDONIA (VIC)- Ocean of Storms
4. AUTOMATA (NSW)- Tides
5. ISAW (SA)- The Black Stone
6. PERPETUAL END (ACT)- I Am
7. PRESCIENT (WA)- Conductive Cell
8. BRONSON (VIC)- Brothers In Arms
9. RED DESCENDING (WA)- Burned To Death
10. FRANKENBOK (VIC)- God Complex
11. OCTANIC (SA)- The Mask Of Hypocrisy
12. ENDING ATROPHY (TAS)- Unforgiving
13. SAM LOCKE (TAS)- Epoch
14. ARCADIA (SA)- Fragile
15. HYBRID NIGHTMARES (VIC)- Ashes Of An Astral Winter

DISC 2
1. HYPNO5E (FRANCE)- Acid Mist Tomorrow
2. LYNCHMADA (QLD)- Earth I Walk
3. DRIVEN TO THE VERGE (VIC)- We Lead These Wolves
4. MUSHROOM GIANT (VIC)- The Drake Equation
5. SANCTIUM (NSW)- Invoke
6. ONE (VIC)- No Compromise
7. THE ASCENT (WA)- Insomnia
8. DEPRIVATION (NSW)- Fall Of The Mercury
9. DROPBUNNY (VIC)- Irredeemably Fucked
10. I AM DUCKEYE (VIC)- Mowees
11. THEKILLBOTFACTORY (SA)- Plagues
12. DESECRATOR (VIC)- Serpent?s Return
13. SABRETUNG (NSW)- For The Term Of His Natural Life?
14. REDEMPTION DENIED (TAS)- Born Of Man
15. MANNIK (NSW)- Hear-Say
16. FALSE PROPHET (VIC)- Social Infection

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Australian Tours / ARCH ENEMY - Australian Tour Apr/May 2012 (Syd & Melb)

« on: February 14, 2012, 04:19:51 AM »

Khaos Over Australia - ARCH ENEMY - Announce some Australian dates!
30.04.2012 OZ Manning Bar, Sydney, Autralia
01.05. 2012 OZ Billboard, Melbourne, Australia

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General discussion / ANONYMOUS - Operation Black March

« on: February 13, 2012, 08:46:04 PM »

ANONYMOUS - Operation Black March YouTube Broadcast

Join Operation Black March.
 
With the continuing campaigns for Internet-censoring litigation such as SOPA, ACTA and PIPA, and the closure of sites such as Megaupload under allegations of "piracy" and "conspiracy", the time has come to take a stand against music-, film- and media companies' lobbyists.
 
The only way is to hit them where it truly hurts - their profit margins.
 
March 2012 is the end of the 1st quarter in economic reports worldwide.
 
Do not buy a single record. Do not download a single song, legally or illegally. Do not go to see a single film in cinemas, or download a copy, Do not buy a DVD in the stores. Do not buy a videogame. Do not buy a single book or magazine.
 
Wait the 4 weeks to buy them in April - see the film later, etc. Holding out for just 4 weeks, maximum, will leave a gaping hole in media and entertainment companies' profits for the 1st quarter, an economic hit which will in turn be observed by governments worldwide as stocks and shares will blip from a large enough loss of incomes.
 
This action can give a statement of intent:
 We will NOT tolerate the Media Industries' lobbying for legistation which will censor the internet.

Regarding Black March: If you want to do something that makes a statement, consider shifting your money not only away from corporate media but to independent media.
Buy comics published by someone other than DC and Marvel. Buy books from small and independent presses. Support independent production companies who fight to stay independent and fan-focused.
 
Better yet, buy things directly from creators and artisans. Support independent retailers. Don't just blanket punish media producers and distributors ? refocus those resources into supporting the ones who espouse and depend on free exchange of information and ideas. Because those are the people preserving intellectual freedom. Those are the people creating work of substance. And those are the people struggling to make a living, because they aren't bankrolled by the Corporate Elite lobbying for SOPA, ACTA and PIPA.
 
Join the fight against ACTA, join Operation Black March. Legally or illegally, buy or download NOTHING for one month.
 
-
 We are anonymous.
 We are legion.
 We do not forgive.
 We do not forget.
 Expect us.
 -

A pretty relevant general topic with no thread, so just thought I'd try encouraging some intelligent conversation...your opinion?

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International / New MESHUGGAH Track

« on: February 10, 2012, 04:27:24 PM »

It appears this track was leaked intentionally. According to Got-Djent, the domain name on which the above was first posted, iamaleak.com, is registered to Meshuggah?s manager. The leak was revealed via the puzzle below, posted at various places throughout the Internet:

the ophidian whispered those who seek shall be rewarded?.

a sonic declaration of spIte And resentMent
its resonAnce grinding to dust our souls
the twine of revenge tightLy strung
its subharmonics thE undoing of All

and for those who asK for my name? / dotcom

Original Post:

iamaleak by gregoriev_suckalotsky


Koloss comes out on March 27th via Nuclear Blast Records.

-VN

Thanks: Tim Shanks and Dantera

* Thieved from MetalSucks.net

You can check out the track here!

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Western Australia / CHAOS DIVINE Guest Host triple j's THE RACKET - 7th Feb

« on: February 03, 2012, 08:27:32 AM »

Hey friends, listen to The Racket on TripleJ this coming Tuesday (7th) as myself, Dave and Ryan will be GUEST PROGRAMMING the entire show! Starts at 10pm. I'll also be doing a live cross at 1.30pm to talk about what the show will have in store! Exciting! Exclamation mark!

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WA Gigs / EXTREME AGGRESSION: Late Night Metal Fridays - Fortnightly @ Rocket Room

« on: January 31, 2012, 07:42:37 PM »

This February marks the beginning of a new late night metal sensation for all you extreme-minded, Friday night booze-hounds.
 
THE ROCKET ROOM proudly presents EXTREME AGGRESSION
 
A fortnightly heavy shift from midnight ?til late, hosted by Malignant Monster front man, CAIN CRESSALL.
 
Come join the metal thrashing madness as DJ CAIN endeavours to raise the flag of hate in a mad gone world where the saw is the law. He?ll take no prisoners, playing nothing but high-voltage, balls to the wall rock and metal, proving that there is no rest for the wicked and evil never dies. Approved requests played and each hour, plus CD giveaways!

Opening night this Friday, so get your shit down there!

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WA Gigs / INKSLUT Launch & Appeal Fundraiser - Sat, 11th Feb @ Railway Hotel

« on: January 30, 2012, 09:16:07 AM »

Apologies for this being a bit last minute, but it is for a good and personal cause!




INKSLUT
Launch & Appeal Fundraiser
in support of Tattooist Kyle and his family.

Featuring

NEVERBORN
DEVOUR THE MARTYR
BLUNT FORCE TRAUMA
GATES OF PERDITION

Saturday, 11th February 2012
RAILWAY HOTEL
44 Tydeman Street,
North Fremantle

Doors Open 8pm - 18+ - Entry Only $10!

Stickers will be available in various sizes to purchase on the night, while pre-orders can also be placed for the first run of t-shirts coming soon!

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WA Gigs / AMON AMARTH - Australian Tour 2012 [WA: Thur, 19th April @ Capitol]

« on: January 25, 2012, 09:53:04 PM »

?Rockstar Productions' in conjunction with ?Riot! Entertainment', ?Metal Massacre.com.au'  and ?Metal Obsession.net' present the return to Australian shores of one of the most popular and charismatic acts of the genre; AMON AMARTH!
The ?Guardians of Asgard' are gracing our shores for the first time since their almost sold out national tour of Australia of 2009. Performing tracks of their latest chart busting album ?Surtur Rising' along with all the fan favourites, this tour has every indication that it will go the distance and perform to full houses in every venue. Well renowned to be one of the best live acts on the circuit, Amon Amarth never let their fans down and each show is nothing short of an adrenaline packed power punch to the solar plexus!

Having that truly unique ability to have a tremendous genre cross over fan base the band has a diehard following. What's not to like about Amon Amarth? Each album and each track has overwhelming appeal and one cannot help but to like, admire and crave more from these Viking Gods! Their latest album, ?Surtur Rising' offers ten tracks of fist-raising, peckflexing, hyper climactic fight anthems led by the fiery lungs of Johan Hegg, searing rhythms and a volatile twin riff assault with a courser, more organic-sounding production to add more depth to their already consuming tone. Each track writhes under the weight of  its own valiant heaviness with the band's signature Viking themes pulling it all together.

Supported by one of the most popular, talented, young and upcoming acts coming out of Australia, ?Orpheus' (not in Perth) this tour will be the opportunity to see and partake in an experience that will be life lasting and one that will forever be replayed and stored in each patrons memory bank.

What are you waiting for? Join the Norsemen on their Viking Assault of Australia and be part of the conquest in every capital city this April!

Tickets available from the Metal Massacre site on the 'Back in Stock' and 'New Release' sections. Get the jump on the rest of Australia as tickets from venues and outlets will not go on sale until late in the week commencing 30th Jan!

AMON AMARTH - SURTUR RISING AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES 2012

BRISBANE
Friday 13th April - Hi Fi Bar

SYDNEY
Saturday 14th April - Hi Fi Bar (All Ages)

MELBOURNE
Monday 16th April - Billboard The Venue

ADELAIDE
Tuesday 17th April - Fowlers Live (All Ages)

PERTH *
Thursday 19th April - Capitol Theatre (* Excludes Orpheus)

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WA Gigs / (HED)p.e. - Australian Tour 2012 [WA: Wed, 1st Feb @ Amplifier Bar]

« on: January 23, 2012, 10:00:02 PM »

HED 2 HEAD AUSTRALIAN TOUR featuring:
 (HED)p.e
 Jeffrey Nothing (Mushroomhead)
 Recoil

*** TICKETS ON SALE 9:00am FRIDAY 25th NOVERMBER! ***

California G-Punk legends (Hed)p.e. announce their upcoming 2012 Australian tour with Suburban Noize label mate, Mushroomhead vocalist and solo artist Jeffrey Nothing.

When it comes to Australia [HED]p.e need no introduction. The band have enjoyed a long running love affair with fans in this country ignited by [HED]p.e.'s genre defying blend of punk, hip hop, hardcore and metal. The band are touring in support of their eighth studio album Truth Rising, which sees (HED)p.e. become the voice for a movement that empowers youth, revealing the seedy underbelly of our current political global climate. On Truth Rising, (Hed)p.e. are the air raid siren waking up youth across the globe.
 
?We are excited to get back to Australia in early 2012 and play for all the renegades overseas,? enthused founding (Hed)p.e. member Jared Gomes. ?We?ve done a couple tours of Australia and the underground down under has always embraced our music. I?m excited this time to be bringing our brother Jeffrey Nothing overseas with us so you can check out his new live show. Australia get ready??
 
Fans of industrial metal will know Jeffrey Nothing as the masked vocalist and founding member of Cleveland, Ohio alt metal pioneers Mushroomhead. Along with his work with the renowned outfit Jeffrey is signed to Suburban Noize as a solo artist and will be featuring not only classic Mushroomhead tracks but also the latest music from his brand new album The New Psychodalia. Mixing hypnotic rhythmic grooves and punishing riffs, along with Jeffrey Nothing's beautifully deranged lyrics, The New Psychodalia is a tormented soundscape that will shake listeners to the core.
 
"I no longer have to sit and wonder about the glory of Australia, as we head down under with our label mates and brothers in (Hed)p.e," added Jeffrey Nothing. "These shows will be some of the first live shows we've done in support of my new solo album, so we're extra excited to get out on the road and play these songs live.?
 
As an added bonus for what are sure to be amazing shows all ticket purchasers will receive a download code to a special digital package featuring exclusive tracks from (HED)p.e. and Jeffrey Nothing. KillRockStar BDE will also be announcing the details of a competition to give four up and coming bands the chance to open for (Hed)p.e. and Jeffrey Nothing in each capital city.
 
HED to HEAD 2012 Australian Tour
 (HED)PE & MUSHROOMHEAD's JEFFREY NOTHING

*** TICKETS ON SALE 9:00am FRIDAY 25th NOVERMBER! ***
 
Feb 01 - Perth, Australia @ Amplifier
 Tickets available from: www.heatseeker.com.au and www.moshtix.com.au
 
Feb 02 - Brisbane, Australia @ HiFi
 Tickets available from: www.thehifi.com.au (1300-THEHIFI) or from Butterbeats, Last Wave Watersports Gladstone, Piotto's Music Gifts & Casket Agency Ingham, Uni Co-op Bookshop Sunshine Coast, Anarchy Clothing Mackay, Revolver Compact Discs Townsville
 
Feb 03 - Sydney, Australia @ Manning Bar
 Tickets available from: www.moshtix.com.au, www.oztix.com.au and www.manningbar.com (1300 762 545)
 
Feb 04 - Melbourne, Australia @ Prince Bandroom
 Tickets available from: www.moshtix.com.au

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WA Gigs / Scott Kelly (NEUROSIS) & John Baizley (BARONESS) - Australia/NZ Tour 2012

« on: January 21, 2012, 05:19:13 AM »

Scott Kelly (Neurosis) & John Baizley (Baroness) New Zealand / Australian tour February, 2012

Thursday 2nd: Auckland, New Zealand @ Kings Arms
Friday 3rd: Wellington, New Zealand @ SF Bath House
Saturday 4th: Perth @ The Civic
Sunday 5th: Adelaide @ Fowlers Live
Monday 6th: Geelong @ The National Hotel
Wednesday 8th: Canberra @ ANU
Thursday 9th: Brisbane @ The Zoo
Friday 10th: Melbourne @ Corner Hotel
Saturday 11th: Sydney @ Manning Bar
Sunday 12th: Hobart @ The Brisbane Hotel

PRESS RELEASE: Heathen Skulls presents two undisputed legends of progressive metal!
Heathen Skulls are very proud to announce one of our most unique tours to date, this February we?ll be presenting the first ever Australian and New Zealand tour Scott Kelly and his beloved friend John Baizley, two undisputed legendary pioneers of all things progressive, metal, and doom!
For the first time EVER they?ll be banding together, hitting the road, and touring Australia as individual solo artists, a tour where both artists will respectfully present material from their vast back catalogues and future releases.

Scott Kelly (Neurosis / USA)
Hailing from Oakland, California, and making his mark on music way back in 1985 as one of three founding members of the legendary North American hardcore / metal band NEUROSIS, Scott Kelly has influenced a whole generation of musicians wanting to take heavy music into new realms of consciousness. Over the years Scott has also been involved with the Neurosis alter ego Tribes of Neurot, Blood and Time, the doom metal super group Shrinebuilder, and as a guest vocalist on Mastodons last four studio albums.
With two solo albums and countless European and US solo tours behind him, Scott Kelly will now finally make his mark on Australia soil, with non other than a acoustic in hand a songbook of 25 + years of experience!

John Baizley (Banoness / USA)
As the axe swinging vocalist, and founding member, of Savannah, Georgia, heavy weights of modern metal BARONESS, John Baizley has single handedly rewritten the law book that was once written by the likes of Neurosis, and become the new crowning king of artistically creditable progressive metal.
The benchmark he?s set as a musician is unquestionable, the impact he?s made is unmatched, and the quality of his work has become legendary! Then there?s John Baizley the graphic artist, which has gained him further critical acclaim due to it?s heavy ties with the scene he presently pioneers.
As an Australian first, not to mention a World first, John Baizley will be unplugging his millions of guitar pedals, packing up his full stack, and dusting off the acoustic he once left in the corner of the Baroness rehearsal room, to tour New Zealand and Australia as a solo artist.
With no solo releases of any respect to preview his material, the only way fans are going to get to hear his solo material will be at these exclusive solo shows.

* Thieved from RitoAct.com.au

PERTH brothers and sisters: Tickets for Scott Kelly and John Baizley's show at The Civic on Saturday, 4th of February are available HERE!

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WA Gigs / NIGHT OF MAYHEM 5 - Sat, 25th Feb @ Eliot Street Bar, Bunbury

« on: January 15, 2012, 06:32:47 PM »

Welcome to The Night Of Mayhem 5. This is one KILLER line up, featuring Perth's Melodic Metal Band, Empires Laid Waste, who are promoting their third, latest released, kick ass Album ''With The Tide Comes Destruction''. Also will be the aggressive, in your face Thrashers, Death Dependant. The Classic old school Metal of, Prisioners Of Faith and opening will be Bunbury's Metalcore newcomers, Broken Silence.
 
Also on a sad note, Death Dependant's Lead Guitarist, Matt (duco) Lucas will be leaving the band because of work obligations. This will be his final show so lets all get down there and help celebrate his time with us.

Saturday, February 25, 2012
Eliot Street Bar - Blues Club, Eliot Street, Bunbury, Australia
 
$10 door entry. Also to avoid missing out, Tickets will be available through each band member within the next couple of weeks.
 
Doors open 8pm to 12am
 
Broken Silence 8.30 to 9
 Prisioners Of Faith 9.15 to 9.50
 Death Dependant 10.05 to 10.45
 Empires Laid Waste 11 to 11.40
 
Plz post event to your wall and invite all your facebook friends to attend.
 Also surpport local metal by liking these Bands.
 Set times may be subject to change...
 Poster up soon.

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General discussion / COMBICHRIST - Australian Tour 2012 [WA: Sun, 15th Jan @ Amplifier]

« on: January 14, 2012, 12:56:53 AM »

Just came across this for those of you who like Nine Inch Nails and dark industrial/techno-type stuff...

COMBICHRIST
Monsters On Tour
Australian Tour 2012

Sunday, 15th January
@
AMPLIFIER BAR

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General discussion / Amanda Palmer (DRESDEN DOLLS) FREE Ninja Gig - Sat, 14th Jan @ Esplanade, Freo

« on: January 14, 2012, 12:19:27 AM »

Anyone who comes here, but is a fan would appreciate this, so here it is...

Amanda Palmer
(DRESDEN DOLLS)
FREE Ninja Gig

Saturday, 14th January
@
Esplanade, Fremantle
4PM

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WA Gigs / WF COMPILATION ALBUM LAUNCH - Sat, 10th Mar @ Civic Hotel

« on: January 14, 2012, 12:10:02 AM »

WESTERN FRONT.com.au, in conjunction with SUPREME LEGION, present...

WESTERN FRONT
COMPILATION ALBUM LAUNCH

NEVERBORN
MHORGL
&
SURPRISE METAL GUESTS*!

* Western Front forum exclusive TBA in the coming days!

Saturday, 10th March 2012
@
CIVIC HOTEL,
981 Beaufort St,
Inglewood WA

Doors Open 8pm - 18+ - Entry Only $10*!

* Includes a copy of the Western Front Australian Metal Compilation: Volume 1 FREE!

Details regarding the compilation can be found here.