Gold Coast Metalcore band Pyrokinesis has unleashed " Holy Water ", the debut single from their upcoming EP 'Sulphur', to be released in March 2026. I have previously seen Holy Water performed live twice, firstly in July when Pyrokinesis opened for Diskust  and recently as they supported Twisted Lullaby , you can read my review of the night here . On both occasions the track was delivered with a high energy performance, however, my second time around, seeing the increased cro

I was trying to think of an eloquent way to start this review but sometimes you just have to give the blunt and honest truth about how you fell arse backwards into something, and that is exactly how I was introduced to Vulge. Vulge are a hardcore five-piece from the south side of Chicago, formed in 2024 from various other bands in the local scene, before performing their first live show in May and debuting their self titled album ' Vulge ' in September this year. With seven s

Emo-Alt-Rock Bristol, England band Downcast have " Nothing Left To Give " with their latest EP drop. The four piece have been releasing music since their 2019 debut EP " Downcast ". They have since added the Album "i saw hell when i was with you" (2022) and EP " WTF HAPPENED??? " (2024) along with a plethora of singles to their discography. The four track EP features two covers, " Just Want You To Know " by Backstreet Boys (including video featuring the iconic white outfits

If you like garage metal and grungy punk rock music, this is the band for you. HISS formed in 2022 as a group of five friends out of Brisbane, Queensland. HISS have one album to their name " Enöz Lätem " released in March this year, featuring " Trace " as the third track. Known for their diverse sound, through influences of the individual bands members, they " will no doubt guarantee crossover appeal throughout the rock and metal community, the infectious cocktail of heavy a

Hailing from Sheffield, England, skater-punk band Hike The Peak are back to give you those feel good summer vibes that you have desperately needed after a long cold winter. " Water " is their latest two-track, following their " Air " and " Ether " release last year and " Fire " in February this year. Hike The Peak ollied their way into the music scene in 2021 with their two-track " One ". They have an impressive discography including their 2024 full length albums " Only The T

Brisbane Technical Deathcore band Roronoah are back with their latest single "Judgement" and I'm not sure you are ready for this one. Roronoah are rapidly making a name for themselves in the Australian metal scene, with a sold out home town show on their recent ' Accustom to Hurt ' EP East Coast tour. Judgement marks the end of an era and the beginning of another. I was privileged to have an early access listen to this track and to say that my mouth hung open for at least 90%

" Neural Dust makes noise out of a wood hut on an old dairy farm on the outskirts of Toowoomba, Australia. Their music is a hybrid mix of industrial metal, electronics, and existential dread. " Neural Dust debuted into the scene in 2024 with their album ' Human Face Machine ' and now they are back with their EP ' Deus Necare '. The four track EP " ...confronts class inequality, war, existential dread, and the duplicity of humanity. Each track stands on its own yet connects to

" A siren calls to you " through Gold Coast/Brisbane Alt-Metal band Twisted Lullaby as they unveil their enticing new track " Siren Song ". Siren song marks Twisted Lullaby's fourth single release since December 2024 when they flourished onto the scene with " Gotta Get Out ". " An angel calls to you, Lures you out to sea, Shimmering skin washed blue, Sailor ignores her sharp teeth, You've fallen into her ocean ". Probably my favourite thing about this track, and one of the mo

Sunshine Coast Punk band Deadheat is back with their latest single " Why are we like this? " Deadheat, formed in 2010, has been releasing music since 2012 when they burst onto the scene with their debut single " Just Relax ", followed by EPs " Deadheat " (2014) and " It's Not a Phase, Mum " (2024); along with a plethora of singles including " 3 out of 4 " in August this year. " Across the room I see your face, eyes wide opening looking my way, I wish I could read your mind ri