Month: May 2021

Making this Kegstand Productions largest event so far in 2021, Lagerstein‘s Crack the Kegs Brisbane has become a two-stage mini-fest thanks to our friends at The Brightside. This means more bands, more partying and more space for all of your friends.

Now, with the addition of killer bands like Seraphic, Virtues, F.U.C. and Peruvian Flashback to the already massive lineup – Lagerstein, Witchgrinder (VIC), Hammers, Triple Kill (VIC) and Snake Bite Whisky, the line up is taking shape.

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Freshly signed modern metal four-piece Eyes Wide Open from Sweden have released their brand new single “Devastation”.

“Devastation” carries the torch from the Swedish melodic death metal scene, mixing it with modern sounds and new influences inspired from metalcore. Catchy melodies, heavy drumming, pumping rhythms and versatile vocals are merging into an own style of metal.

Watch “Devastation” below:

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Northern NSW heavy outfit Beast Machine have dropped their latest single “Better”.

“Better” is the first single from Beast Machine’s upcoming LP and is a neatly packaged three-minute rocking number guaranteed to get your head banging and your heart pumping.

“The song is about not giving a fuck when someone is trying to get at you; you can do your best but we know who you are and what you are.

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Powerhouse rockers Fozzy have dropped their breathtaking, unprecedented music video for “Sane”, filmed on the longest wooden rollercoaster on the planet.

Get a first-hand view of the madness as the band literally defies gravity, by reaching top speeds of 70 mph and terrifying drops of 154 feet! It’s an edgy, heart-stopping thrill ride that represents both the power and physicality of Fozzy’s music, along with the bombastic nature and “who gives a shit” attitude of their live show.

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Bombastic duo In The Whale is an extremely unique act.

They push sonic boundaries to the limit and deliver a relentless pounding to the senses. Their alternative, post-rock intensity creates a seismic event, showing a band not afraid to take chances or show any fear in their songwriting.

The band have just released their new single “Smoke Break” via Riot Records (part of Golden Robot Global Entertainment Group) which is available now on all digital platforms.

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Nightwatchers have released their new single “1905 & The Muslim Exception” via Lövely Records.

The first release from the band since their 2019 debut album, and the first taste of the French melodic punk band’s upcoming sophomore album Common Crusades.

Listen to “1905 & The Muslim Exception” here: HEAVY

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Burning Witches have unveiled their new album The Witch Of The North.

Over 50 minutes of all killer no filler heavy metal worship, a colourful homage to the genre’s heyday in the glorious 80s, but with a crisp and punchy production that unmistakeably roots it in 2021.

Buy/listen to The Witch Of The North here: http://nblast.de/BW-WitchOfTheNorth

Watch the title track below:

In celebration of their new album, Burning Witches will stream a  release show online today, accessible worldwide and for free.

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A Pale Horse Named Death, the doom metal band led by founding Type O Negative and Life of Agony member Sal Abruscato, have released their new single “Believe In Something (You Are Lost)”.

The new track is the first offering from the band’s upcoming studio album Infernum In Terra which is due out on September 24 via Long Branch Records/SPV.

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Northern American black metal outfit Eclipser have released their stunning new EP Pages, the follow up to the exceptional debut offering Pathos.

Overcoming personnel changes and COVID related complications the process that led to this epic creation may have been difficult but the finished product has made all of that pale into significance.

Guitarist Ryan Menard caught up with HEAVY for a Q&A ahead of the release which can be read below:

HEAVY: Eclipser release your latest EP Pages on May 28.

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VIEW HEAVY AUSTRALIAN ARTISTS Digi-mag #29 HERE

I want to start out by sending a big shout out to all of Victoria. The whole state is in its first day of a seven-day firm lockdown and although we can only imagine how tough it is, know the metal fraternity has your back! This has already led to the cancellation or postponement of a number of interstate shows so let’s hope we can ease the numbers over the next week so the rebuilding can begin.

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