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Senses Fail have come a long way since their formative years and this is no more evident through their latest record "Renancer." Undoubtedly and intentionally their heaviest work to date the band aimed to redefine their sound and ultimately themselves which they did to the delight of fans and critics alike.

ROCK VS METAL Showcasing the cream of local and original S.A talent, ROCK VS METAL at Enigma Bar on the June long weekend will be a must see. Rockers KING OF THE NORTH and Metal heads ISAW will go into battle for their respective genres in one epic heavy showdown at ROCK VS METAL 2013. Joining team rock will be 4 KINGS LOUD and WALKING WITH THEIVES whilst SECONDS BEFORE SUNRISE and THE BROADSIDE fill out the metal assault. Who will prevail? The party with the biggest army? The crew with the biggest riffs? Who knows? But one thing is for sure, this clash of musical combat will not just be a contest, it will be absolute carnage!

Australia is a world leader in alternative rock, and one of the true leaders within the Aussie scene is Melbourne female fronted rock act Bellusira. It is with great pride and pleasure that the band announce the release of their Ricki Rae produced debut album Connection. Born out of struggle, the band have wrung every ounce of blood, sweat, tears and money out of themselves to create a powerful but accessible work of art, full of variation, passion and intensity. From the titanic rock groove of first single Cachango, to the lush, wondrous electronic ambience of Made Of, and everything in between, this album has it all. It is a work that will see them take their rightful place in the upper echelons of the Australian rock scene. Mid 2013 sees the unleashing of this powerhouse rock album, whereupon the band will be taking their mesmerising live show across the nation. Jump on board and witness the rise of this promising and passionate Australian rock band.

SLAPDASH RECORDS and GUITAR FACTORY PARRAMATTA presents INSTITUTIONALIZED FEST 2013. A killer METAL v PUNK event that is going to be 13 shades of crazy! After this event we’re all going to be institutionalized for years to come.

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, and progressive… 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 tranquility.

Amorphis tour Australia for the very first time in their illustrious career. Never before has this iconic and distinguished act graced Australian shores.

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.

June 2013 sees Breaking Orbit traversing the country with their captivating blend of ambient, melodic and heavy progressive rock as part of the Silence Seekers national tour.

Hailing from Canberra, the hard hitting 4-piece are currently putting the finishing touches on their third release 'King Catalyst'. This EP will be the latest showcase of the group's ability to blend their trademark aggressive sound with intricate and catchy hooks.

ALL AGES SHOW. Undisputed kings of Australian hardcore, PARKWAY DRIVE are set to commemorate 10 years of incredible achievements with a special anniversary tour this September.

OVER 18s SHOW. Undisputed kings of Australian hardcore, PARKWAY DRIVE are set to commemorate 10 years of incredible achievements with a special anniversary tour this September.

Undisputed kings of Australian hardcore, PARKWAY DRIVE are set to commemorate 10 years of incredible achievements with a special anniversary tour this September.

Since the October release of Hate through Halfcut and its top 40 ARIA chart debut, Thy Art Is Murder have gone from strength to strength; signing to worldwide metal juggernaut Nuclear Blast to spread Hate worldwide and completing headline runs of Europe, the UK and New Zealand. This June, Thy Art will be joined by San Diego’s Cattle Decapitation and Aussies King Parrot and Aversions Crown for nine dates across the country.

The Nerve are based out of Prague, Sydney and Melbourne, featuring Ezekiel Ox (ex Mammal) on Vocals, Lucius Borich (ex Cog, Juice) on Drums, Davarj Thomas (ex Pre-Shrunk) on Bass and virtuoso lead guitarist Glenn Proudfoot.

Having never visited our shores before, the announcement of a KAMELOT Australian tour is bound to excite hordes of melodic metal fans across the country.

Swedish metallers SOILWORK have been regarded by many as pioneers in the genre of melodic death metal. Alongside fellow Swedish acts such as In Flames and Dark Tranquility, the band’s unique blend of melodic metal is a fusion of the classic Gothenburg metal sound with power-groove riffs that were prominent in 70’s and 80’s British and European metal.

Swedish metallers SOILWORK have been regarded by many as pioneers in the genre of melodic death metal

Chicago's BORN OF OSIRIS will finally bring their extremely technical and groundbreakingly progressive sound to Australian audiences this May. Carrying a remarkable amount of notches on their belt for a band so young, the six-piece will be decimating audiences down under fresh from the studio where they’ve been working on their third full-length, due for release in 2013.