Speed metal

Encyrcle - Encyrcle (Unspeakable Axe Records)

Delightful speed metal fun-times...
Release Date: 
1 Jun 2015 - 11:30pm

I can't help but like Encyrcle.

Helloween - The God Given Right – Australian Tour 2015

The fiery riffs and solos backed by the relentless thumping of the double kick drums and the soaring vocals ensure a glorious night of headbanging, sing alongs and circle pits. A Helloween gig is a party like no other. The legions of fans are sure to come out in numbers and this is one gig that will stay in your memory for a long, long time – be sure not to miss this one!
Tour Dates: 
14/10/2015 - 20/10/2015
Venues: 
170 Russell (Melbourne)
Metro Theatre (Sydney)
Max Watts (Brisbane)
The Gov (Adelaide)
Capitol (Perth)

When you think of power metal, one of the first bands that come to your mind is the German Legends Helloween!

Metal Allegiance signs with Nuclear Blast Entertainment

Debut album from musical collective slated for release this (Northern) Autumn!

After successful appearances at sea on Motorhead’s Motörboat and Shiprocked as well as an unforgettable show before NAMM in Anahe

Changes announced to Stormrider Heavy Metal Festival

Perth’s epic Stormrider Heavy Metal Festival is now just three weeks away.

The annual event celebrates all there is to love about of power, thrash, speed, prog and traditional heavy metal and will be taking place on Saturday, May 23 at The Civic Hotel.

Dead Lucky - Sons Of Lazarus (Dr Music Records)

A stompingly good time, Dead Lucky show the promise of South African metal!
Release Date: 
13 Mar 2015 (All day)

This is going to be close to a first for me, experiencing South African music, I don't know too many South African bands outside Die Antwoord and Seether<

The Stormrider Heavy Metal Festival: It's back!

The Civic Hotel in Perth will play host to the epic all day Metal Festival on May 23 that will feature six of the nations top touring bands, three local Perth acts and one band coming all the way in from Java, Indonesia!

Headlining the day are Australia’s finest melodic/power act, the mighty Lord along with Melbourne’s melodic/prog masters Vanishing Point to deliver an incredible o

Riot V- Unleash the Fire (SPV/Steamhammer)

A new chapter.
Release Date: 
22 Oct 2014 (All day)

Riot is one of the overlooked gems of the heavy metal world.

Dragonforce's Sam Totman on Maximum Overload

We chat to the guitarist about the band's new album.

Dragonforce are a band built on consistency.