Australia’s only 2 Day event dedicated to Heavy/Trad/Power/Thrash and Melodic Metal, Steel Assassins is returning again for it’s second installment on November 1st and 2nd this year @ TheBald Faced Stag Hotel in Leichhardt.Sydney.The second half of the billing has now been locked in and announced and features Trad Metallers WIDOW (usa - pictured) hitting Australia for the first time ever and doing an exclusive one show only appearance whilst here for the festival. Also oldschool Sydney Metallers MAJISTER are returning from the grave to get onstage for the first time in 15 years with the original lineup intact! Plus BANE OF WINTERSTORM (vic), FENRIR (nsw), SABRETUNG (nsw), MATRONARCH (sa), HEAD IN A JAR (nsw), ENTER VI (nsw) and CEREBRAL CONTORTION (nsw) to round out 18 bands of solid steel set to assualt your senses.

They join the already impressive lineup that includes headliners ELM STREET (vic) and RAZORWYRE (nz)

Metal Evilution presents:

Volumes are a collection of seven musicians coming from a wide array of musical backgrounds, ranging from jazz, classical, post-rock to rap and, of course, metal. Volumes eclectic tastes blend together to forge a creative bond between several types of genres that are worlds apart. The combination of their efforts results in fusions between intricate patterns, melodies, andprogressive… yet-not-to-be-overlooked-aggressive, straight to the point, metal. This particular blend of musical styles strives to find a balance between chaos and tranquillity. Their live performances showcase the high energy level when playing and they never fail to get a crowd going. Standing out in their genre is the fact that Volumes have two lead-vocalists who utilize their different ranges to create a layered, charismatic volatile sound which leave all listeners begging for more.

Volumes quickly released their unforgettable fan favourite EP titled: ‘The Concept of Dreaming’. Wasting no time, Volumes immediately begin work on their recently released full length album titled: ‘Via’. With their whole career starting to unfold, and the world ahead of them Volumes are not a band you want to overlook… be forewarned.

Volumes. Rhythmic, Groove, Technical, Brutal, Captivating, Face Melting are all adjectives that do not even come close to touching the tip of the iceberg when it comes to describing the sound, image and movement exploding right now out of Southern California. The source of this decibel shattering, mind-numbing, captivating phenomenon? Los Angeles progressive metal outfit, Volumes.

Welkin Entertainment Presents

NE OBLIVISCARIS

SAT, JULY 20@ THE BALD FACED STAG, SYDNEY

w/ A Million Dead Birds Laughing, Rise Of Avernus & Myraeth

Doors 8pm

$12 +bf from gobookem.com.au

$15 on the door

Melbourne’s NE OBLIVISCARIS have had quite the year. Since releasing their debut album ‘Portal Of I’ worldwide in May 2012 (through Code 666/Aural Music & Welkin Records in Australia), Ne Obliviscaris’ have gone from strength to strength.

Having received rave reviews from every corner of the globe, including making many end of year best album lists, ‘Portal Of I’ saw NE OBLIVISCARIS quickly stamp itself as one of Australia’s biggest metal bands, whilst at the same time gaining them more and more attention throughout the worldwide metal scene. The massive hype that has surrounded the band led to them signing with one of the worlds premier metal labels SEASON OF MIST, (home to Morbid Angel, Cynic, Mayhem, Arcturus, Solstafir & more) and by any interpretation the future appears very bright for this band.

Having been tucked away writing their next album for most of 2013 thus far, the band is coming out of hibernation to play what will be their only Australian headline shows in 2013. Fans can expect plenty of new songs mixed in amongst fan favourites from ‘Portal Of I’!

In a world where words like “original” and “unique” are thrown around so loosely, NE OBLIVISCARIS truly is one band that has gone out and created something extraordinary all of its own.

JOINING them on the night are the incredible A MILLION DEAD BIRDS LAUGHING from Melbourne, RISE OF AVERNUS & MYRAETH.

LISTEN TO NE OBLIVISCARIS:

www.facebook.com/NeObliviscarisBand

SOME QUOTES ABOUT ‘PORTAL OF I’:

“masterpiece” (Metalinjection.com),

“absolutely stunning” (Nocleansinging.com)

“capable of holding you in stunned rapture for its entire duration” (Metalobsession.net)

“one of the most original and creative pieces of art of not just the year, but the entire decade” (KZSC Radio USA)

PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY METALOBSESSION.NET

Old style, body-slammin’ high energy rock and roll returns to Sydney on May 11 with the Psychotic Turnbuckles returning to the Bald Faced Stag at Leichhardt.

The Turnbuckles are touring on their double disc Destroy Dull City CD collection on Citadel Rercords and will be supported by Brisbane’s HITS and glam rockers Kill Appeal.

Psychedelic fuzz rock champions the Psychotic Turnbuckles are current holders of the Rock and Roll Tag Team Championship belt. Their CD release contains the Destroy Dull City EP, the Beyond The Flipout LP, out-takes, rarities, A and B sides from every single released.

It also boasts two exclusive live tracks from the band’s triumphant return to Sydney at the Stag in December 2012.

The band comprising Jesse The Intruder (vocals), The Grand Wizard (guitar), El Sicoldelico (guitar), The Psychedelic Unknown (bass) and Gorgeous Karl Domah (drums) will re-convene for rehearsals at their headquarters in Pismo Beach, California, before returning to Australia.

The Psychotic Turnbuckles carved a swathe through Australia’s rock and roll venues from the early 1980s, relocating from the US after their professional wrestling careers were interrupted by notorious promoter Sammy Duke.

They quickly showed they were the equal of influences like the 13th Floor Elevators, Radio Birdman, the Moving Sidewalks, the Masters Apprentices, The Sonics and The Aztecs by laying waste to the local beer barns and rock hovels.

They shared stages with the likes of The Troggs, the Hitmen, Dark Carnival, Beasts of Bourbon and the Screaming Tribesmen for a decade, fading from the scene as members filtered back to the US.

Their surprise reappearance in Sydney last year showed the ‘Buckles still have the goods to take down any contenders. It sealed a deal with Sydney’s legendary Citadel Records. And the rest is history…

With Special Guests  CIVIL WAR

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Cold World and Civil War will take to venues around Australia this week in what looks to be the hardcore tour of the Autumn. With all final changes announced and bands making their final preparations,  the anticipation is high in the air for the first visit from the Wilkes-Barre,  PA bad boys COLD WORLD,  notorious for their innovative take on hardcore and their legendary live shows. CIVIL WAR too are ready to impress in front of new audiences as they take part in their first international support tour.

New Supports have been added to all the shows to cover the replacement of Rotting Out a few weeks ago and ticket prices have been reduced to reflect this. All door sales for the shows will be $25 while you can still pick up tickets from Oztix (or the Broken Hive Records Bigcartel for Central Coast + Adelaide),  save yourself some cash and secure your spot for what is sure to be a memorable show. All details below.

Saturday 20th April - Bald Faced Stag, Sydney 18+
With Guests Boneless, Downside + Mood Swing
Tickets Available from Oztix.com.au, Oztix Outlets or gobookem.com.

Sunday 21st April - Bald Faced Stag, Sydney AA
With Guests Phantoms (Reunion), Endless Heights + Legions
Tickets Available from Oztix.com.au, Oztix Outlets or gobookem.com.

JONNY CRAIG’S musical journey has seen various incarnations, having fronted influential outfits Dance Gavin Dance and Emarosa. Throughout a tumultuous career, which led to his departure from both acts and a period of soul searching.  From the ashes came a newly discovered passion for music with JONNY CRAIG firmly setting his sights on his solo material.

Having released his stellar debut solo album ‘A Dream Is a Question You Don’t Know How to Answer’ which showcased a remarkably talented vocalist and solo artist with absolute punk declaring JONNY CRAIG possess an ‘Incredible voice and a ridiculously wide vocal range’

Free from the constraints of a record label and with complete freedom as an independent act JONNY CRAIG is hard at work recording his forthcoming EP due out later in 2013.

Touring Australia for the first time this July as a solo act and coming off sold out shows in the UK and USA, JONNY CRAIG will mezmerise Australian fans with Alternative Reviews declaring JONNY CRAIG an “unrivalled talent, truly a master of his art and should not be missed.

L.I.M Music Presents … Go Hard or Go Home Debut EP Launch 2013
The Bald Faced Stag  - 18th May 2013.

“…always good to see a female fronted band that goes hard” (Erk – Insomnia Radio, Erk FM).

Hard as Nails (H.a.N) is back on the scene armed with a fist full of new songs, a hard as new bass player (D-Bone Wolf a.k.a Dazza) and their rockin’ Debut Ep Go Hard or Go Home.

Six months in the making, the EP features crowd favourites Henry & Demonize and 2 new H.a.N tracks Getn’ Paid & Always.

The launch combines Sydney hard rock/metal acts Skuldugory, The Grand Union and Grand Plan to set the scene for an evening of high energy riff mayhem!

Erk from Erk Fm will be MC on the night and is supported by Roadie Entertainment with JennG running the merch table, so be sure to drop by and say hello to H.a.N’s No.1 Roadie. There will be copies of the EP up for grabs along with drink tickets to the best head bangers and movers and groovers up front n’ centre which is what it’s all about!

The Ep and H.a.N’s exclusive stubbie Holders will also be available to purchase on the night.

SET TIMES:

GRAND PLAN 08:15PM–08:55PM

GRAND UNION 09:10PM – 09:50PM

SKULDUGORY 10:05PM–10:45PM

HARD AS NAILS 11:00PM –12:00AM

Doors open at 8pm and entry is $15 (includes ticket for door prize).

Be there and get ready to Go Hard or Go Home!

GET TICKETS!

On March 22nd Sydney guys Teal and Melbourne lads Sleep Parade graced The Stag stage for their dual EP launch. It was an amazing night for all and we hope to have both these awesome bands back soon.

Thanks to everyone who came along and to Cuervo & I’m No Thief who also played on the night.

Check out these great photos from the show courtesy of James of From The Pit.

Sleep Parade 2013

Sleep Parade 2013

Sleep Parade 2013

Sleep Parade 2013

Sleep Parade 2013

Sleep Parade 2013

Teal 2013

Teal 2013

Teal 2013

Teal 2013

Disappointing news to say the least. We can confirm new Australian dates for Rotting Out are under way.

Official statement below;

It is with great disappointment and sadness that I have to announce that Rotting Out will not be appearing on the scheduled Cold World tour or Break The Ice Festival later this month. After long deliberation with the band it was decided that the tour was no longer possible. Both the band and I were greatly looking forward to the tour and had high expectations. Rotting Out vocalist Walter Delgado had this to say about the cancellation;

“Rotting Out apologizes for any inconveniences we have caused with the cancelation of our Australia and New Zealand tour.  We are disappointed in ourselves for letting you all down. We are all devastated that we can’t go and hope to make it up to you all as soon as we can”

UNFD, Blunt Magazine & Killyourstereo.com present

IN HEARTS WAKE - THE SURVIVAL TOUR

Byron Bay hardcore act In Hearts Wake have just announced The Survival Tour, which boasts nine dates across Australia throughout June. Joining them for the ride are Canadian hardcore frontrunners Counterparts, along with locals The Storm Picturesque and Stories.

Since the release of their debut album Divination in August last year, In Hearts Wake have toured consistently across Australia leaving no region unturned. Their impressive schedule in late last year included consecutive tour supports for House Vs Hurricane, Dream On Dreamer, Enter Shikari and Iwrestledabearonce. The band also played an extensive run of headline shows before supporting Northlane on their massive regional Worldeater tour in January.

Not content to sit back and relax, the band are about to embark on a mission to visit every last corner of New Zealand and will then will take on a couple of regional dates, before shifting their focus towards The Survival Tour.

Having played more than 100 shows in the last 7 months, it is safe to say the five-piece have built themselves a very loyal following, and it seems fans aren’t the only ones paying attention. In Hearts Wake were voted Best Newcomer of 2012 by Blunt Magazines’ end of year readers poll, and Divination was voted #1 Album Of The Year in 2012 on KillYourStereo.com‘s end of year rankings. Highly regarded US magazine AltPress has also named them one of the top bands to watch in 2013.

Supporting In Hearts Wake on The Survival Tour are Counterparts, who will play their debut shows on Australian soil. Signed to Victory Records, the Canadian lads have made a lot of noise worldwide since the release of their sophomore album “The Current Will Carry Us”. The Storm Picturesque from Newcastle will be coming off their tour with US act I The Breather and will play songs from their highly anticipated album “Arrival”. Stories will open the bill, riding high since the release of their debut EP “Void” which was released for free earlier this month to praise and adoration from fans and peers alike.

The Survival Tour will be the final headline run on the Divination album cycle in Australia. Post tour, the band will turn their attention to new opportunities both locally and overseas.

An extremely limited ticket pre-sale bundle is now available in via the UNFD store at http://store.weareunified.com/products/the-survival-tour.html – $50 will buy you an exclusive IHW “Survival” cap and a ticket to your chosen show with no booking fees.

General tickets will go on sale at 9am on Thursday 28th March via weareunified.oztix.com.au.

THE SURVIVAL TOUR – JUNE 2013

IN HEARTS WAKE
with guests

COUNTERPARTS (CANADA)

THE STORM PICTURESQUE & STORIES

Sunday, 16th June - Bald Faced Stag, Sydney Lic/AA