Metalcore band of Gadigal/Syney, Repriever, unleashed their latest single, Fragile at midnight today. Repriever formed in 2018, debuting on the airwaves in 2019 with their EP Idle Minds, followed by several singles and the January 2026 EP release, Fracture. I have been excited for this one for a while, so let's jump straight into the break down. Spiderweb cracks, forming on the glass, The face that's staring back is looking like a mask, I can see the surface is just about to

We The Hollow is a Nu-Metal band from Meanjin/Brisbane, forming in 2020 and releasing their debut two-track Spineless in 2021. We The Hollow has since released the EP Self Revelation (2022), followed by singles Born To Hate (2023) and Here To Stay (2024), and now returning with their latest EP release, No Sanctuary Here. No Sanctuary Here "explores internal struggles, personal battles and the people who try to drag you down when you're already fighting to keep your head above

In honour of the announcement of Camp Screamo Australia featuring Story of the Year, Silverstein and Point North, (and my personal twenty year love affair with Story of the Year and Silverstein,) I think it is about time we drop our Dream Setlist; Story of the Year edition. Camp Screamo will be taking place between February 5th and 12th, 2027, hitting Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Fremantle. Melbourne and Fremantle are 18+ events, so keep that in mind if you wish

Mournmaker is a Deathcore band from Meanjin/Brisbane, debuting in 2024 with the single 'Snake Skin'. Mournmaker has returned with their premiere Album 'Eternal Constriction'. "Mournmaker thrives on themes of despair, mortality and the darker side of the human experience. Their music balances unrelenting brutality with dynamic songwriting, creating a sound that is oppressive, vengeful and melancholic." With eight tracks to go over, we have a lot to cover, so prepare your stank

Monkie Mind is a Melodic Punk band formed in 2018 from Newcastle, England. Monkie Mind debuted onto the airwaves in 2021 with their single Monkey Mind, following it up with the Album Monkey Mind (2021) as well as several singles, including the brand new drop and first track featuring new Bassist David Randle, Ignite. "Monkie Mind operate on a strong DIY ethos, building a devoted fan base across the UK through constant gigging and strong songwriting." Hands reach out and a hea

Towering Mass is a solo Death-Doom Project from Naarm/Melbourne artist Gordon Brown, debuting in May of 2026 with their EP 'The Cornerstone of Mouldering Ruins'. Towering Mass is back with their second EP 'Unto The Swamp Everlasting' featuring Vocalist Conor White. With a combination of Death and Doom Metal with Jazz inflections, you know we are in for an interesting time, so let's dive in to it. Summoning, From the brown and muddy froth. Call upon me, To rise as a witness. M

Whisperhead has released their latest Single 'War That I'm Waging', the first release with new Drummer Sabastian Cowan. Whisperhead is a Nu-Metalcore band from Dubbo, formed in 2011 and debuting with their Single 'Swallow You' in 2021. I think that I’m reaching the end of the rope, and I feel like I’m gonna choke, Burns on my hands from holding you afloat, and it’s time that I let you go, I’m sick of feeling like I am half buried. War That I'm Waging is a two year and two dru

Blackened Rose of Gadigal/Sydney is a Gothic Metal band, sprung from the inspiration of the melancholic beauty of Goth Metal and charisma of 80's Hard Rock. Blackened Rose formed in 2022, releasing their debut Single Ginger Red (Oh, So bad), followed by the Single Crimson Red Snow in January 2026. 'Love of the Serpentine Eye' is the latest single from Blackened Rose, released on July 3rd. The kiss of night, Has buried me, Within my dreams. The kiss of dawn, Has split my eyes,

Meanjin/Brisbane Pop-Punk band All Hours has returned with their second track, 'Forever Meant Nothing' off of the forthcoming Album 'Everything In Between', set for release on November 6th. 'Forever Meant Nothing' follows the Single 'Let Me Go' (which you can read our review Emerge Creative here), a commentary piece on life with anxiety. Forever meant nothing when we were young, I held you but my hands left feeling numb. Forever Meant Nothing tells the story of short-lived re

We are going to start off this one by congratulating Body Prison on being the latest band to with Greyscale Records; it is well deserved and we at Deathling Productions are so happy for you all. Body Prison is a Deathcore band from Naarm/Melbourne, debuting in 2022 with their single Dogma. Body Prison has released their latest single Jesus Wept featuring Dane Evans of To The Grave, appearing on the forthcoming EP A Waste Of Good Suffering (to be unleashed on November 20th.) W

Hardcore-Metalcore Band Insect of Gold Coast/Meanjin-Brisbane has released their latest Two-Track Lungs Filled With Dirt, marking the bands first release with guitarist João Johann. Insect hit the scene in 2021 with their debut single Horde in 2021, subsequently unleashing EP Runt of the Litter (2023) and two-track Neanderthal (2025). Lungs Filled With Dirt opens with the Prelude, Bleed the pigs. Bleed the pigs is a mostly instrumental piece that will have you fired up immedi

Safehaven is a Nu-Metalcore band from Naarm/Melbourne, forming off the bones of Hereafter and NTH RD and drawing inspiration from 2000s alternative music. Safehaven released their debut single nightcrawler on September 25th, delving into themes of fixation and infatuation. Nightcrawler, I've watched all your movement, Light hits your shoes and refracts back into my eyes, Lines crossing dive into temptation, I'll follow your placement holding your arms as we glide. While readi

Meanjin/Brisbane Pop Punk Band All Hours have returned with their latest single Let Me Go. All Hours hit the scene in 2017 with their EP Sightseeing, following it up with EPs The Brightside (2018) and Perspectives (2022). I know I’m not the same as I was back then, A walking ghost, leaving scars up inside of my head, All bets are off, because dear I am running on empty, I can’t explain the moment it all went. Let Me Go is a portrayal of mental health struggles wrapped up in a

Technical Deathcore heavyweights Roronoah have risen from the depths to bring forth their latest single Unleash The Kraken featuring Edward Warren, Vocalist of Ironstone. Unleash The Kraken is a direct follow-up to Roronoah's EP Shores of Desolation, released on the 20th of February; and featuring the Davey Jones inspired track Crimson Smile. Arise, Beneath the sea i am numb to the light, Feast on the dead fuel the hunger inside, Child of Ruin, chaos incarnate, I am the manif

Necrohammer is a Solo Extreme Metal project by Meanjin/Brisbane artist Zac Roebig and he has just released his new two-track Angels In Graves. Necrohammer hit the scene in 2024 with their EP release Demo 2024 followed by several singles, including most recently Encased In Rot on January 1st 2026. Angels In Graves consists of the self-titled single and Gore Of The Enemy. God was taking me away, Where were you, Where were you, Mind and body free to fray, Where were you, where w

Lunar Ruins is a Grunge-Alt Metal solo project by David Partridge from Naarm/Melbourne, and he has released his Debut Album 'The Expanse'. Lunar Ruins hit the scene this year with their single 'Glare' on March 4th. The Expanse consists of nine tracks so let's jump right in and break them down. I’ve felt the weight down, I’ve felt the fall I’ve worn the hate crown, Incomplete and small, And I know I’m the one, That you’ve changed and undone, And I know, I’m the one, You’v

To The Grave is a Deathcore band from Gadigal/Sydney, formed in 2010. They took the scene by the throat in 2015 with their debut single Born Dead featuring Rheese Peters, following it up with Albums Global Warming (2019), Epilogue (2021), Director's Cuts (2023), Hear Evil, See Evil: The Epilogue Session (2023), Offcuts (2023), Director's Cut Deluxe - Instrumentals (2024), Everyone's A Murder (2024) and Still (2025), as well as 2026 singles EYESTALKABLATIONS, NAIL MARY, TORTU

The Kittyhawks are at it again with their debut single release 'Hold Your Fire', from the forthcoming EP 'Silence After Sunrise...' The Kittyhawks hit the scene in 2023 with their single 'Danger In The Middle' following it up with their Debut Album 'From Brass To Bullets' in 2024 and the June Single release 'The Devil's Offbeat' (you can read our review here.) Ska Punk is always a good decision, so let's dive straight into Hold Your Fire. Trigger warning for discussion of Dr

Coffs Harbour, NSW deathcore quartet The Nameless have returned with their latest single FEAR. The Nameless took to the scene in 2022 with their debut EP Systematic Exploitation, followed by Albums The Descent (2023), Humanity's Demise (2024), The Nameless (2025), To Where The Wind Blows (2025) and EP Loss (2024). Putting on the pace, Running as fast as you can, Stalking rather then chase, You’re scent gives you away, To hunt a cunt and kill runt, The scent of your fear, Giv

Today we are talking about the Meanjin/Brisbane Sludge Metal band Light Eater and their Debut EP AUTOTROPHISM. "If you haven't run into us yet, our sound is built around two bass guitars, too many pedals, effects-processed leads (and vocals!), and a general disregard for subtlety. We drift in the swampy space where stoner, doom and sludge meet shoegaze, industrial and noise - a thick primordial amalgam of atmospheric riffs, screeching leads and vocals that howl, yelp and bark