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15 QUEENSLAND BANDS YOU NEED TO BE LISTENING TO...

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

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 positive changes around and upon the stage it makes me proud to be on the ground of the uprising of many amazingly talented musicians that are pushing this scene forward. Picking bands to put on this list was immensely difficult as there is such a large pool to talk about, however, after careful consideration I finally made the decision to talk about fifteen of my personal favourites. This will be the first of many Australian band lists to come, but as a Queenslander, it felt right to kick this whole thing off with bands from my own location. So lets twp-step into it and hopefully you will be introduced to some new bands that you will come to love as much as I do.


  1. Total Buzzkill ~ Metalcore

Total Buzzkill burst onto the scene in 2020 with their EP "Sure Shot". They have since released two more EPs "Only One to Blame" (2022) and "Chemical Station" (2023), full length album "The Start of Something Beautiful" (May 2025) and latest single "Close to My Grave" released on November 2nd.


Total Buzzkill will be headlining "Fresh Blood" between November 8th and 15th, with tickets available from the link. You can catch TBK performing alongside House Vs Hurricane and Citadel. at The Brightside on November 21st. You can grab your tickets from the link.



You can find updated information from Total Buzzkill at their linktree.



My Favourite Song: Big Bad Sammy



  1. Roronoah ~ Deathcore

2024 saw the arrival of heavy hitters Roronoah with the single "Under the stigmata." They have since released singles "Let the cleaver swing" (2024) and "Death Row Manifesto" (2024) before unleashing their debut EP "Accustomed to hurt" (July 2025). Roronoah have been teasing new music and another EP release so watch this space for an update.


Roronoah will be taking to the stage for Scasm Fest 2025 at the Sunshine Coast on Sunday November 23rd. You can buy your tickets at the link.



You can find updated information from Roronoah at their linktree.



My Favourite Song: A Vice Like No Other



  1. Zukø ~ Hardcore

Hardcore five-piece Zukø entered the music scene in 2021 with single "Roe Ct" followed by their EP "Hereditary"  in 2022. 2023 saw the release of two-track "Venom//Absence" then "Hatred" EP IN 2024. 2025 is set to be an amazing year for Zukø with their latest releases "Stand For Nothing" and "Teeth To The Curb".


Zukø have already toured this year with Alpha Wolf, Stray From The Path and Hands Like Houses, along with their own headlining shows, and are set to perform at "Froth & Fury" festival in January alongside giants, Polaris, In Hearts Wake, Frenzal Rhomb, Soulfly and Fit For An Autopsy. Tickets are available at the link.



You can find updated information from Zukø at their linktree.



My Favourite Song: Broken Neck



  1. Insect ~ Hardcore/Metalcore


Gold Coast quartet Insect is a hardcore-metalcore blend band who have been releasing music since 2021 with their debut singles "Horde" and "No Lack of Spine". Insect have since released two-tracks "Trauma Sessions" (2022) and "Neanderthal" (2025) as well as EP "Runt Of The Litter" (2023).


Insect currently have no shows announced, but watch this space for updates.



You can find updated information from Insect at their linktree.



My Favourite Song: Neanderthal



  1. Rimmy Grasa ~ Hardcore


Hardcore band Rimmy Grasa burst onto the scene from the Sunshine Coast in 2020 with their debut EP "Los Muertos" followed by "Forever in Out" (2025).


Rimmy Grasa are set to play Worlds Collide in Melbourne on December 12th. You can purchase your tickets from the link.



You can find updated information from Rimmy Grasa at their linktree.



My Favourite Song: The Dark



  1. Same Pains ~ Hardcore


Same Pains is a hardcore band from North Queensland. They debuted in 2023 with their single "Unsew" and have since released their full length albums "closure - an aggregate" in 2024.


Same Pains currently have no shows announced, but watch this space for updates.



You can find Same Pains on: Spotify, Apple Music, Youtube, Facebook, Instagram and Tiktok



My Favourite Song: Lockjaw



  1. Product of Neglect ~ Deathcore


Product of Neglect entered the deathcore scene in 2022 with debut single "Perpetual Night". 2024 saw the release of full length albums "synthetic freedom" and 2025 singles "Malicious Compliance, Super Slam Bros and Rituals".


PoN will be taking to the stage for Scasm Fest 2025 at the Sunshine Coast on Sunday November 23rd. You can buy your tickets at the link.



You can find Product of Neglect on: Spotify, Apple Music, Facebook, Instagram and Tiktok



My Favourite Song: Rituals



  1. Sacred Hearts ~ Post Punk


Post Punk duo Sacred Hearts debuted in 2021 with their single "Glamour Girls" followed by a plethora of singles, before releasing their EP "Siren Songs" in 2024. Sacred Hearts have delivered a further two singles this year in the forms of "Joyride" and "Possession".


Sacred Hearts currently have no shows announced, but watch this space for updates.



You can find Sacred Hearts on: Spotify, Apple Music, Instagram and Tiktok


For fans of: Slowdive and The Cure


My Favourite Song: Possession



  1. East Capri ~ Alt-Pop Metal


Alt-Pop Metal Trio East Capri launched their career with the EP "Wake N Repeat" (2021) and have since released an abundance of singles. 2025 saw the debut of EP "Undone". East Capri have several "altered" versions of previously released tracks, which will keep you on your toes as they switch around their songs.


East Capri will be performing with Ladders on Tables and Days Like These at the Crowbar on November 14. Tickets available via the link.



You can find East Capri on: Spotify, Apple Music, Facebook, Instagram and Tiktok



My Favourite Song: Blood



  1. Headwreck ~ Metalcore


Metalcore band Headwreck debuted with their single "Free fall" in 2021, followed by EPs "Glamorise Demise" (2021), "Glamorise Demise (Reimagined)" (2022), "Reflection Room" (2023) and full length album "Attitude Adjustment" (2025).


Headwreck has several shows coming up including Thornhill Christmas Festival Extravaganza. You can find links to buy tickets via their linktree.



You can find updated information from Headwreck at their linktree.



My Favourite Song: Buzzsaw



  1. Call The Mourning ~ Alternative Rock


Alternative Rock quartet Call The Mourning debuted in 2023 with their single "Attention". After several singles, C.T.M released their first EP "Pain Makes It Pure" last month on the 31st.


Call The Mourning currently have no shows announced, but watch this space for updates.



You can find updated information from Call The Mourning at their linktree.



My Favourite Song: Break



  1. Deathproof ~ Hardcore


Gold Coast Hardcore band Deathproof debuted in 2023 with their two-track release "Demo '23"; they have since unleashed EPs "Toxic Concrete" (2024) and "Forced To Believe" (2025.)


Deathproof currently has no shows announced, but watch this space for updates.



You can find updated information from Deathproof at their linktree.


For fans of: Metallica, Blink 182 and Creed


My Favourite Song: No Gods



  1. We The Hollow ~ Metalcore


Masked Metalcore band We The Hollow formed in 2020, before debuting their two track "Spineless" in 2021. WTH have since released their EP "Self Revelation" (2022) along with several singles, including latest "Screen Time." We The Hollow will be releasing their first full length albums "In Clowns We Trust" next year.


WTH will be performing at Munk & Petal Festival at The Brightside on the 28th of February 2026; you can buy your tickets at the link.



You can find we the hollow on: Spotify, Apple Music, Facebook, Instagram, Youtube and Tiktok



My Favourite Song: Born To Hate



  1. War Bear ~ Metalcore/Hardcore


Hardcore hooligans War Bear burst onto the scene in 2018 with their EP "War Bear". The band has since released EPs "Wrecked Em" (2023) and "Your Move Creep" (2024) before unveiling their latest single "Slug God".


War Bear will be hosting SlugFest 2026 (Date/Location to be announced) after a successful first Festival on September 18th. War Bear will be performing at Munk & Petal Festival at The Brightside on the 28th of February 2026; you can buy your tickets at the link.



You can find updated information from War Bear at their linktree.



My Favourite Song: Don't Be Afraid



  1. Diskust ~ Metalcore


Founded in 2017, masked Metalcore band Diskust have been reeking havoc since with their single debut "Manic", followed by several singles and full length album "A Dark Place" (2022); with latest release "Scapegoat" in 2024.


Diskust currently has no shows announced, but watch this space for updates.



You can find updated information from Diskust at their linktree.



My Favourite Song: Nether



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