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PRIMAL FEAR TOURING AUSTRALIA FOR THE FIRST TIME

Primal Fear have just announced their first ever tour of Australia and they promise to “absolutely smash out a set that will destroy and completely rule the memories of the people that attend.” Awesome. One of the most notable power metal bands of all time, Primal Fear will leave nothing behind as they perform tracks off their new album Rulebreaker along with all the classic fan favourites. Black Majesty will be supporting Primal Fear at Northcote Social Club on Saturday June 11 and they’ll be playing an extended set, including tracks from their recent album Cross of Thorns. There will be a strictly limited VIP meet and greet pass available (15 per show), available online from metalobsession.net

AS A RIVAL HIT THE ROAD

Off the back of their debut album By Design, Melbourne trio As A Rival embark on an extensive tour from February until April. As A Rival are driven by a feisty fire during their live performance, with a sound anchored in rock and punk influences. By Design was recorded and co-produced by Tom Read (Bodyjar) and mixed by Grammy winning producer Adam Kasper (Foo Fighters, Queens of the Stone Age, Soundgarden). The album boasts a multitude of guests including Grant Relf and Shane Wakker (Bodyjar), Rich Hall (Laser Brains) and Charlie Zulu (Darn Matter). Catch them at Barwon Club, Geelong on Saturday March 12, The Eastern, Ballarat on Saturday March 19, Cherry Bar in Melbourne on Saturday April 2, Saloon Bar Traralgon on Friday April 8 and Nexus Youth Centre in Horsham on Friday April 15.

SWIDGEN ALBUM OUT NOW

Melbourne three piece Swidgen launched their second album, Doghouse, last month to a roomful of riff-loving punters at the Bendigo Hotel and now you can pick it up on limited edition vinyl and on CD from swidgen.bigcartel.com.

RAGNARÖK RETURNS

Ragnarök is an alternative nightclub held at Loop Project Space & Bar in Melbourne. The nightclub is devoted to playing the latest and greatest in heavy metal, punk and hard rock music. After the success of Ragnarök’s opening night on Australia Day Eve this year, Ragnarök returns for another session of hard and heavy music on Labour Day Eve (Sunday March 13). Loop is a versatile project space/bar hybrid, presenting film and arts events, audio-visual performances and creative forums. Those passionate about hard and heavy music can enjoy the diverse collection of music on offer from resident DJs Dave “Higgo” Higgins (Triple M, Distortion), Lochlan Watt (Colossvs, The Racket) and Bambi. The atmosphere of Ragnarök is a safe and entertaining one, further enhanced by the collection of classic grindhouse and horror films presented across various projector screens. Loop Bar offers a wide variety of domestic and imported wine, beer and spirits, as well as an awesome selection of cocktails. Drink specials available throughout the night. Doors at 9pm. Entry is completely free.

NEW DAEMON PYRE VIDEO

Sydney’s Daemon Pyre are at the forefront of the Australian metal scene. Their self titled debut album was released in January 2015 and received critical praise at home and from the European and US metal media. One of the album’s most played tracks, Misanthropic Parallels, has now been given a stunning music video directed by Tim Grosse and James Lopes of Dusk Music Video Production. Check it out on YouTube.

NEW JUDAS PRIEST LIVE ALBUM/DVD

Judas Priest’s tour in support of their 17th studio album, Redeemer of Souls, was one of the most extensive of the group’s entire career – consisting of 130 shows in 33 countries, and offering a setlist that included selections from nearly all of their classic albums. And now, fans can relive the live Priest experience once more with the release of the new CD/DVD/Blu-ray, Battle Cry, on Friday March 25 via Sony Music Australia. Battle Cry was recorded live on August 1 2015 at Germany’s Wacken Festival in front of an audience of 85,000, and the DVD/Blu-ray component will include an additional three tracks shot in Poland on December 10 at the Ergo Arena.