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"At every song, a turn awaits, but through a curated disjointedness, it sees WAS HERE become a homage to their past work, and a beacon of radiant light for Stand Atlantic moving forward into their true, creative selves."

Stand Atlantic - WAS HERE (Album Review) We take a deep dive into Stand Atlantic's fourth studio album WAS HERE - an eclectic array of alternative rock paying homage to their past work

Ahead of the return of the AWMA Awards in October, we sat down with this year's OzTix Women in Heavy Music Award nominees Mikaila Delgado, Moni Lashes and Tiana Speter for a Quick Throwdown about the Industry and Heavy scene 🤘

Calling all blink-182 fans - the iconic trio have announced their ONE MORE TIME... PART 2 (Deluxe Edition) with 8 new songs - new single 'ALL IN MY HEAD' out Friday!

"Just as life goes on, your influences change all the time and new stuff is coming out all the time and new sounds and things.

Life experience is so different that, of course, it’s going to be super different at this point, especially given the fact that we had the stance from the start being like, there’s no rules with our band."

Expect the unexpected as Stand Atlantic prepares to drop their most authentic release of their careers, Was Here on Friday.

"In a city that thrives on its live music scene, nights like these stand as a testament to the enduring power of the underground – a raw, indomitable force that refuses to be diluted.

If there’s any question about the state of Melbourne’s appetite for heavy music, Thou / Full of Hell just made it abundantly clear."

We review all the action alongside openers ISUA and KILAT

"The high level of participation alone shows how much creative professionals are concerned about the challenges posed by AI in the music sector. Australia and New Zealand are not just adapting to AI-driven changes – they are leading the way, setting a benchmark for the rest of the world.”

The results are in from APRA AMCOS' AI and Music Report - revealing the technology's potentially devastating impact on music creators; and cultural rights concerns.

Read the findings at the 🔗 below!

Ahead of the release of new album The Underworld Awaits Us All next week, we chat with Nile founding member, guitarist, and visionary Karl Sanders about the conception and recording process and their triumphant return to our shores in October.

Take a read at WoS HQ

The Aussie Alternative scene has produced non-stop bangers for the past few weeks. Which bands are you currently in a chokehold with? Suss Heavyweights & Hitmakers for our picks from the underground to the established acts.

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"Over time Falling In Reverse evolved into the mega beast they are today, replacing dubstep EDM drops with earth-shattering breakdowns and visually inspiring music videos that are leagues ahead of anyone else in the game.

But if you take shortcuts with your music and fans easily pick up on it, then surely that needs to be taken into consideration when looking at the bigger picture through critical analysis."

We deep dive into Popular Monster.

Want to get your hands on an instant collection of Falling In Reverse's discography on vinyl? You know what to do 👇👇

"From the first sign of trouble, all the way until the film’s disturbing, and action-packed finale, there’s not a single moment of yielding where you – and the characters – can catch a break."

Horror fanatics are in for a treat with Fede Alvarez's (Don’t Breathe, Evil Dead) take on the cult classic horror franchise's sinister space beings.

Read our spoiler-free // in cinemas now.

Ahead of their new album Toxic dropping on Friday, we catch up with Sydney sweethearts Yours Truly to chat growth, continuing self-care and the strength in community.

Read all about it at WoS HQ

Not one to yield in his rise as one of Australia’s outspoken Indigenous indie punks, Chasing Ghosts//Jimmy Kyle aims to make sure these true stories of the past are brought to light, instead of being hidden away or forgotten about...

New song 'Amnesia Everybody' is out now alongside plans for an East Coast Tour in October

Story of the Year returned to take us on a journey to 2003 where side-swept bangs with blonde streaks were all the rave and if you think you needed more black under your eyes, you probably did.

Page Avenue became an iconic album in the post-hardcore scene and to celebrate this big milestone of 20 years, the band played all the favs from the album + new tunes from Tear Me To Pieces.

Along for the ride were Senses Fail and Behind Crimson Eyes

Review & Gallery up now // 📷: Jade Vassiaras

Good Things Festival Rolling Coverage: New Intel 🚨

Not only do we have the lineup announcement date, but has GTF indirectly revealed one of the bands playing? Get the lowdown, suss high probability predictions and cross off the bands ruled out in our most comprehensive coverage yet.

"Alpha Wolf left the pit possessed as body after body was flung into the air with an abundance of crowd surfers getting a top-side view at the spectacle that unfolded before them."

Half Living Things Tour with TDWP, Invent Animate and thrown // review at the 🔗

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Tough crowd Raygun. Come bust a move in the Mosh Olympics instead 🤘🏅

From the neck-snapping heaviness of metalcore, through to the alluring sounds of alternative rock and a dash of nu-metal - we've got 10 New Aussie Tracks just waiting for you to discover...

Prepare for a welcomed suffering! Make Them Suffer deliver everything and more on thumping new single 'Oscillator' - taken from their forthcoming self-titled album

If you had songs such as ‘Greg! The Stop Sign‘, ‘Sweater‘, ‘Catch My Disease‘, ‘Rollercoaster‘ or ‘Cry‘ recorded from the radio onto cassette, it’s probably time for your next prostate exam; but also, it’s time for you to let loose for a night of nostalgic fun with TISM & Friends

If someone asked you what song best represented hardcore, what would you play?

Alright guitar geeks - strap up as The Weight Up takes a closer look at Jinjer shredmaster Roman Ibramkhalilov's new Jackson Guitars Pro Series Signature MDK HT6 Baritone 🎸

To support the release of latest album Umbilical, Thou will be touring Australia for the first time next week alongside Full of Hell. The fact that many Aussie fans will have never seen the band perform live, won’t influence the setlist choices.

We chat with vocalist Bryan Funck about the album, tour and revolting against themselves at the 🔗

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The second teaser from the upcoming 10th LP Servitude, ‘Mammoth’s Hand‘ packs darkly melodic guitar lines, cleverly syncopated rhythms during the verses, and a classic The Black Dahlia Murder chorus.

MONOLITH 2024 is creeping up slowly and we're taking a closer look at the prog-infested lineup heading our way in November. Get the lowdown (including panels and workshops) at the 🔗

Good Things Festival want you to guess the Announcement Date (at the 🔗 below).

You're choices are:

AUG 16
AUG 19
AUG 21
AUG 23
AUG 27

What's your guess? Also, what's the go with the teapot?

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THE PLOT IN YOU continue their climb into stadium rock status with 'Been Here Before', the new lead track from Vol. 3 of their EP series, which will no doubt catapult the outfit to unfathomable new heights.

The Plot In You Kick-Off Third EP Phase with Latest Stadium Rock Belter 'Been Here Before' The Plot In You have announced their Vol. 3 EP with new song 'Been Here Before' continuing that rise into stadium rock territory as Landon Tewers howls.