FULL OF HELL AT THE BENDIGO
Full of Hell, for the first time, will bring their terrifying mix of noise, sludge and hardcore to The Bendigo Hotel in Collingwood this Friday December 12, tearing down the joint with compadres in Whitehorse, Machina Genova, Halt Ever and Human Ruins. FOH have just finished recording their third full-length record, a collaborative effort between themselves and the almighty Japanese master of noise, Merzbow Official, which will be out later this year around the tour through Profound Lore Records and A389 Recordings. This is heavy.
IRON MIND AT THE BENDIGO
Iron Mind are a hardcore band from Melbourne that began in 2006, originally under the name of Hold Up. The band takes influence from the NYHC sound and are notable for being one of the most popular bands of the hardcore genre in Australia. The band’s currently signed to Resist Records. This Saturday December 13, they’re playing The Bendigo Hotel in Collingwood with good mates and great bands The Others, Mood Swing and Downside.
VADGEDAGGAR AT THE TOTE
Killer doom/psyche gig coming up on Thursday December 11: Holy Serpent (their debut gig), Watchtower and Elbrus, with Melbourne/NZ punk’n’rollers VadgeDaggar headlining. Only ten bucks at The Tote.
ORSOME WELLES EP LAUNCH
Capping off a hugely successful year, following touring Australia with international heavy metal giants Orphaned Land (Israel) and Australian prog royalty Voyager, Orsome Welles will launch their highly anticipated debut EP Erth News Bulletin at The Workers Club in Fitzroy on Friday December 12. Having also supported the likes of Ne Obliviscaris, Caligula’s Horse, Toehider and Barbarion, the intangible force that is Orsome Welles have built a reputation nationally from fans and critics alike for their intensely unique, energetic and captivating live performances. Erth News Bulletin’ encompasses six of the band’s finest works, showcasing their signature heavy grooves, outstanding musicianship and soulful, distinctive vocals. Catch the EP launch supported by Troldhaugen (NSW), AlithiA and Full Code.
KILLRAZER RELEASE DEBUT SINGLE
Sydney’s Killrazer have released the first single from their forthcoming debut album, The Burial Begins, which is due in early 2015. Salt In The Wound displays all the bands strengths at once. Monstrous down-picked riffage, pummelling double kicks coupled with a huge cracking snare, their distinct twin-vocal attack, virtuosic guitar soloing and a tempo that is guaranteed to snap your neck. You hear that? Guaranteed. Killrazer consists of some of the most experienced and accomplished veterans from the Australian metal scene. Singer/guitarist Doug Dalton (Grungeon, Dark Order), Zoran Mrakic (Dark Order, Divine Electric) on bass/vocals, guitar virtuoso Jimmy Lardner-Brown (Vaticide) and Luke Cook on drums (Mortal Sin, Carbon Black), the band are veterans of the Australian metal scene.
JESUS JONES TIX ON SALE NOW
Select Touring and Metropolis Touring are proud to present the return of UK indie heroes Jesus Jones to Australia. Part of the now legendary Grebo and alt/dance movement of the ‘90s alongside Pop Will Eat Itself, EMF, The Shamen, Carter USM and Ned’s Atomic Dustbin, Jesus Jones have long been considered one of the breakout alternative bands of that time thanks to massive hits, Right Here, Right Now, Real Real Real and International Bright Young Thing. Tickets are only $59 plus booking fee, and you can catch them at The Corner Hotel on Friday, March 13.
