Locals Hand Of Mercy have finished their new album and set its release date for Friday October 31. They’re going to compliment the release with a massive national tour with Hellions and Void Of Vision. They’ll be taking on the Evelyn Hotel on Thursday November 13 then the Phoenix Youth Centre on Friday November 14. Tickets are available now so buy up and support quality local tune-age.
Northlane, one of the country’s most promising heavy talents, have parted ways with their popular vocalist Adrian Fitipaldes. “We know this new might be upsetting and it might be a shock,” they admitted, “but we want to thank you for sticking by us in this tough time.” The band have promised a statement from Adrian shortly but in the meantime are looking for a new vocalist. If you think you can fill the very big shoes left by Fitipaldes then you can totally apply by emailing [email protected].
Not Fest, the Melbourne-based mini festival that celebrates NOT being in Gainesville for the annual punk rock fest, has announced a huge lineup for their Friday Nov 14-16 event. Taking place over three days at The Public Bar, it will be headlined by Super Best Friends, Oslow, Ride The Tiger, The Hard Aches, Foxtrot, Strathmore and Revellers. There are about two dozen additional acts as well so you can guarantee one huge weekend.
Are you coming to see Torche? Are you? ARE YOU? WHY NOT!? Come to the Corner on Saturday October 18 to see them with Child and Dead. It’s guaranteed to be one of the better shows of the year. BONG ON.
There’s a new heavy music festival on the horizon. It looks like local label UNFD (who recently announced an international partnership with Rise Records in which their extensive catalogue of Australian releases will be pushed out via the huge international) is behind it, though very few further details have been unveiled. The festival’s called Unify, so keep your peepers peeled for further information.
Trivium and In Flames have joined forces for a nation-wide tour this November. Trivium were in town for Soundwave this year but it appears they’re mega keen to return. With In Flames on board for national support they’re unlikely to have any trouble filling 170 Russell on Sunday November 23. Tickets available from Thursday.
UK Metalcore band Bury Tomorrow will visit the country briefly this October, playing a bunch of club shows with locals Reigner. See them on Saturday October 4 at Melbourne’s Bang nightclub or head to the all ages gig at Wrangler on Sunday October 5.
