"Something has been waiting beneath the noise. It doesn't scream... It doesn't chase... It Simply waits..... Every Halloween, the hollow opens its doors to those willing to answer the call." - Fracture. Hollow Fest returns for 2026 with bands converging from all over Australia to take part in the event. Hollow Fest will be taking place at Mansfield Tavern, Mansfield, Queensland on October 31st. Hollow Fest will unfold over twelve hours, with doors opening at 11am for the all

Being a part of the Australian Alternative Music Scene is genuinely one of the most amazing parts of living in Australia. With an abundance of talent in all sorts of genres to pick from it is easy to get lost in the sea of music, and it is our mission to be your compass to find your way to local talent. Let's jump into Volume VI of bands you should be listening to. RVN//NT RVN//NT is a Metalcore band from Meanjin/Brisbane. They debuted in 2024 with the single Void of Mind and

The historic cruise Hellbound I is officially a month away. After a social media whirlwind of predictions for the line-up, the chaos of ticket purchases, resulting in a seven minute sellout time and the several changes of bands on the bill, it is safe to say that there hasn't been a story riff with twists and turns as we head towards the time to depart for Hell. If you were lucky enough to grab yourself a cabin on the cruise, you will be receiving communication in the coming

Iconic band Slipknot, formed in 1995 in Iowa, USA took a break from Knotfest Australia in 2026, having promised to return in 2027 (usually held in early March). With Slipknot making moves with the release of their latest single Arsenal on September 9th and front man Corey Taylor featuring on Falling in Reverse's latest single Joseph on September 14th, we thought it would be fun to start the conversation of prediction lists for the 2027 Festival. Knotfest usually sticks within

It's everyone's favourite time of the month again, New band day! Australia has a seemingly endless supply of talented musicians of all genres and sizes, and today we have another fifteen that you should be listening to, so let's get into it. Five Buck Kid Five Buck Kid (Formerly known as Jacob Fitzgerald) are an Independent Indie Rock band from Naarm/Melbourne. FBK debuted in 2022 with their single Muse; followed by EPs Jacob Fitzgerald & The Electric City (2022) and It's Get

We are on to our fourth addition of Aussie bands you should be listening to and it is another blend of local talents from a variety of genres and locations. You can read Vol I here, Vol II here and Vol III here for more new finds. New band list day is always a good day, so let's not waste any more time and jump straight into 15 more Australian bands you should know. Mournmaker Mournmaker is an up and coming Deathcore band from Meanjin/Brisbane. They have two singles to their

WhisperFest returns for the fourth year on April 11th at the Macquarie Inn in Dubbo, New South Wales. WhisperFest IV boasts eight bands from three states with zero crossovers. Whisperhead are doing the most for the local community by extending a hand to High School band Sokie. So let's jump into the line-up and breakdown the history of the bands attending. Keep an eye out next month for the review of the day. Sokie " Sokie formed at Macquarie Anglican Grammar School in early

Ding Ding! It's that time again for another 15 Aussie Bands you should be listening to. Round 2 is here so let's not waste any time and jump straight into the list. 1 Diesect - Meanjin/Brisbane, QLD Nu-Metalcore band Diesect hit the scene in 2021 with their debut single 'Bury You' having since released EPs 'MIRROR IMAGE' (2021), 'SHADOWS FOLLOW' (2023), 'HIDE FROM THE LIGHT' (2025) and Album 'HIDE FROM THE LIGHT' (Feb 2026). Diesect have previously toured with Thrown, Make Th

Deathling were lucky enough to sit down with North Queensland Metalcore band Same Pains, leading up to their latest single drop 'Terminal' and here is what Vocalist Justin Kelly had to say. @ jvmeslatter How did you choose the name Same Pains? During the recording of our first album, we spent many nights deliberating over hundreds of band names in an Excel spreadsheet. Each time breaking it down to a top 5, which Same Pains wasn’t even in. We were so close to being called

With less than a month to go before Munk & Petal Punk & MetalFest takes over The Brightside, Brisbane, Queensland it is about time we give you a breakdown of the bands who will be in attendance. With the promoters stating "It’s more than just a gig — it’s a gathering of diverse cultures, heavy riffs, and good vibes, bringing everyone together through a shared love of loud music." you know it is going to be a chaotically high energy day. Munk & Petal will take place on Saturd

We kicked off this series talking about 15 Queensland bands you should be listening to (which you can read here,) and this time we won't be restricting ourselves to Queensland. When putting together these lists, I will be trying to avoid writing about bands I have previously written reviews etc to expand awareness. 1 Storm The Crown - Tarntanya/Adelaide, SA Adelaide Metalcore band Storm The Crown debuted onto the alternative scene in 2023 with their EP 'Valleys' to be followe

We sat down with Brisbane Deathcore heavyweights Roronoah to chat band history, Judgement and Crimson Smile , Good Things and 2025 highlights and here is how it went. How did you choose the name “Roronoah”? It comes from the Japanese anime One Piece, the show centres around pirates and I also have an odd obsession with pirates - Roronoa is the name of one of the characters, It’s the Japanese translation of an old French pirate's name. How and when did you form as a band? We

Melbourne Alt-Pop Trio Nightlight recently took to the newly created outdoor stage at The Brightside for the Ocean Sleeper Metalcore Christmas Special; and we were lucky enough to be there to take photos and experience the night. You can see the full photo gallery here and read the review of the night here . Nightlight was kind enough to answer some questions for you all so lets jump into some band history and background information. How did you choose the name Nightlight?

Ocean Sleeper will be hosting a first of its kind event at The Brightside in Brisbane. The 'Metalcore Christmas Special', presented by New World Artists & AM//PM takes place on Saturday 20th of December. Boasting seven bands over two stages (indoor and outdoor) with no clashes and AM//PM DJ's until late, the night is set to be one to remember. Doors open at 5pm and the event is strictly 18+. So lets get in the Christmas spirit, check the naughty and nice list, check it twice

Queensland is rapidly becoming the state to watch where alternative music is concerned. Following in the footsteps of Queensland legends like The Amity Affliction, Powderfinger and The Butterfly Effect, the scene is Tom Ise booming and rising as one in the sunshine state. As a keen observer of the scene myself, I have had the pleasure of watching it grow over my many years of standing amongst the crowd, as the ego was dropped and the helping hand was raised. After seeing posi