NEW FAITH NO MORE
Was your face melted by Faith No More’s recent Soundwave appearance? If so, you would’ve heard Superhero, a new song they’ve been playing live for a little while alongside Motherfucker and Matador. The crowd’s response to all three songs was massive and it’s so great to see fans excited by new material from a reunited, established act rather than just wanting them to be a nostalgia jukebox. Anyway, the band has just released the studio version of Superhero online – initially via Marvel.com but you’ll no doubt find it everywhere by the time you read this – and it’s utterly amazing. Track it down and check it out. It’s from their forthcoming album Sol Invictus, which is out in May.
KILL TV AT MR BOOGIE MAN BAR
Kill TV are back at Mr Boogie Man Bar at 160 Hoddle Street, Abbotsford on Saturday March 7 for their first birthday celebrations. With heaps of bands and food, it’s gonna be a great party so come on down.
20TH MAN BENEFIT AT THE BENDIGO
Head on down to Metal To My Ears at The Bendigo Hotel in Collingwood on Saturday March 7. It’s a charity event to raise money for Les Twentyman’s 20th Man Fund, with Dreadnaught, Orpheus Omega, Envenomed, Malichor, Demonhead, Bloodline and Eviscerator. Help 20th Man Fund raise much-needed funds to assist young people with the issues of depression and suicide. Bands start at 4.30pm and entry is $15.
NEW SINGLE FROM INFINITY BROKE
Sydney quartet Infinity Broke have just released their new single, Only the Desert Grows, from their forthcoming second album Before Before. Described by the group as “a sinister spaghetti-Western surf-scarred howl”, the song charts the feverish and exhausted collapse of a couples’ relationship as they journey deep into the heart of a nameless desert. Infinity Broke is led by ex Bluebottle Kiss frontman Jamie Hutchings.You can catch them at The Tote in Collingwood on Friday May 15.
MASTODON TOUR
Just a reminder the mighty Mastodon are here on Friday March 27 at Festival Hall. That’s far enough away that you’ll hopefully be recovered from the arse-kicking dished out at Soundwave by Killer Be Killed, featuring Mastodon bassist/vocalist Troy Sanders, Soulfly/Cavalera Conspiracy’s Max Cavalera and The Dillinger Escape Plan’s Greg Puciato. Australia is Killer Be Killed’s most successful market internationally, and by all accounts, everyone who saw this powerhouse supergroup was utterly blown away. Let’s start a call for a headlining tour.
BELLUSIRA SIGN RECORD DEAL
Formerly Melbourne-based rockers Bellusira have signed a record deal with Pavement Entertainment, hot on the heels of their 21-date American tour. They’ve been living in the States for the last 12 months and have decided to permanently set up shop there. But they’ll be back for a national Australian tour this month. “We couldn’t be more excited for the future of Bellusira,” frontwoman Crystal Ignite says. “We were received with rave reviews for our first national tour and have been getting booking requests with festivals, local bands and venues ever since. Signing with Pavement is the icing on the cake for us, we have had a few labels on the table but we chose Pavement because of their great track record, and passion for our music.” Catch Bellusira in Australia 2015 for the We’ve Missed You Australia tour at The Barwon Club in Geelong on March 17, Musicman in Bendigo on March 19 and at The Prince Bandroom on March 20.
DAVID ELLEFSON TOUR THIS MONTH
Don’t forget Megadeth co-founder and bass god David Ellefson hits Melbourne on Friday March 27 at the Prince Bandroom for his My Life With Deth spoken word tour (and don’t worry, fellow muso geeks; it’ll include some bass-playing too). VIP meet-and-greet packages are also available from metropolistouring.com.
DALLAS FRASCA SIGN MULTI-ALBUM DEAL
Super big congratulations to Dallas Frasca. The Australian riff-rock trio, named after their incredibly kickarse vocalist, have signed a multi-album record deal with Social Family Records and will release their third studio album, Love Army, on April 17. They’re also heading out on tour soon. This triple announcement is the culmination of almost ten years of hard work, performing over 700 shows and seven international tours. “When SFR’s Marketing Manager Alli Hodge introduced us to Dallas Frasca’s new material, it was love at first listen,” CEO Jake Challenor says. “Rock’n’roll is part of our young DNA over here, so we’re thrilled the band is taking us on their wild ride.” Band members Dallas Frasca (vocals/guitar), Jeff Curran (guitar), and Josh Eales (drums), are equally happy to be signed to this emerging label. “We couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of the Social Family Records family,” Frasca says. “We’re all excited about what the future holds for the band and looking forward to a long, fruitful and creative relationship with them.” The album is available for pre-order from March 13 and you can catch them at Howler on Friday June 19.
