Mighty Swedish Modern Melodic Metallers, BATTLE BEAST head to Australia for the first time EVER this month, marking the first shows with NEW singer Marina La Torraca. Not only will the shows be their first Down Under, but the opening performance in Perth will also mark the debut shows with La Torraca out the front! […]

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Good Day Noir Family,
Baby and the Beats return with “Letter from a Soldier,” a track that projects intensity and weight.

Letter from a Soldier is Baby and the Beats’ Single Out Now

 The opening carries a tone that briefly reminded me of the Scorpions, yet the production sounds modern and present.

It blends nostalgia with strength, shaping a solid foundation for what unfolds next.

The drums strike with authority. The snare lands with satisfying punch, anchoring the rhythm in a firm, steady groove. At the same time, the acoustic guitars slice cleanly through the mix during the verse, adding sharpness and clarity. The arrangement grows gradually, allowing tension to build rather than explode too soon. That pacing strengthens the emotional impact.

Then the distorted guitars arrive, and the song shifts into a more powerful register. The transition feels natural, almost inevitable. The dynamic rise transforms the track into a full-bodied hard rock ballad. Moreover, the production maintains balance, ensuring that no element overshadows the vocal performance.

The vocal interpretation stands at the center of everything. It carries an epic quality, delivered with conviction and sincerity. The singer doesn’t simply perform the melody; he inhabits it. Each phrase feels intentional, reinforcing the emotional core of the song. As the chorus expands, the melody soars, supported by layered instrumentation that amplifies its dramatic reach.

The arrangements reveal careful craftsmanship. Every section connects to the next, and the harmonic structure supports the narrative arc. The nostalgic undertones add depth, while the modern polish keeps the track grounded in the present. This combination of past and present gives “Letter from a Soldier” its distinctive identity.

By the time the final notes fade, the sense of grandeur remains. Baby and the Beats deliver a hard rock ballad that balances power, atmosphere, and emotional sincerity. It’s a strong and memorable release that I confidently recommend.

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Ricky Earlywine steps forward with “Move Like This,” and his voice immediately takes command of the track.

move like this is Ricky Earlywine’s Single Out Now

 He doesn’t hide behind production tricks; he uses them strategically.

His timbre sits high and confident, and the vocal runs place him firmly within the contemporary pop landscape. With the support of subtle effects, the tone becomes sleek, modern, and intense without losing clarity.

The song is structured with precision. It follows the blueprint of current chart-dominating hits, yet it maintains personality. The groove settles in early and stays consistent, giving the track a rhythmic backbone that keeps everything in motion. Meanwhile, the melody does the heavy lifting. It flows smoothly, guiding the listener through each section with assurance.

The layering stands out. Lead vocals and background harmonies overlap in carefully arranged patterns, creating rich melodic textures. These vocal stacks reveal mature compositional awareness. Rather than crowding the mix, they expand it, adding depth and dimension. The interplay between main vocal lines and backing parts feels deliberate and well-balanced.

As the track progresses, the atmosphere takes on a neon glow. There’s a sense of city lights reflecting off wet asphalt, as if you’re driving through downtown streets at night. The production enhances that image through polished beats and subtle electronic touches. The groove never becomes mechanical. It pulses with intention, inviting movement.

The dynamic control strengthens the overall impact. The verses maintain tension while the chorus opens up with greater intensity. This contrast keeps the energy fresh and engaging. The melodic line, in particular, has a hypnotic quality.

“Move Like This” blends strong vocal presence with smart pop craftsmanship. Ricky Earlywine delivers a track that feels both radio-ready and artistically confident. It’s the kind of song that makes you want to grab the keys, drive through the city, and let the music take over.

move like this is Ricky Earlywine’s Single Out Now!

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THRAXAS!, WHISPERHEAD, NAUGRIM and T-REX AUTOPSY AT THE BAROQUE ROOM, KATOOMBA. FEBRUARY 28, 2026

For Katoomba’s dose of Thraxas!’s ‘Regional Rampage’ tour, an excited horde of metal fans had congregated at The Baroque Room, next to the historic Carrington Hotel. Sharing stories, beers and smokes while bathed in some of the last summer rays of late February, their energy built collective anticipation for the gritty, grim musicality that was soon to ensue. As is tradition. 

Despite the efforts of local scenemakers such as hardcore promoter Young Nerve and our DIY underground scene, heavy events in the Blue Mountains are still quite scarce. In 2025, we received a visit from Black Rheno and a Metallica tribute show in March, before a night of Flaming Wrekage in October. As a result of this, certain participating fans are often inclined to throw down with wild abandon when the time finally comes. 

Headbanging, stomping and slam-dancing their merry way through the night’s four sets, 20% of the crowd began their aggressive aerobics to the esoteric-yet-pummelling sounds of T-Rex Autopsy, who are based between the Blue Mountains, Lithgow and further afield. They delivered a tight, surprising set featuring a few choice cuts from their debut 2025 album, Cygnus Atratus (‘Black Swan’). In a head-spinning flurry of eclectic influences, they combined acoustic Middle Eastern elements amongst quick-changing breakdowns and thrash sections, to offer a savage set both serious and satirical – see ‘Heavy Metal Awesome Sandwich’ for proof. A few months after winning Good Things’ band heats in Sydney to perform at the TOOL-headlined festival, their tightness, energy and personality is still as fierce as ever. 

Working to facilitate more events in the national metal scene with United Front Touring, recently working with Yob, Pallbearer and Conan, while honing his vocal chops as the towering frontman of Naugrim, Greg McManus is reminiscent of an outback Randy Blythe. Naugrim’s stadium-sized energy yearned to break free from the venue’s cosy confines, and was creatively anchored by a mix of melodeath sections harking back to the 90s Gothenburg sound of At The Gates, with groove sections fit Pantera and Lamb Of God fans. Towards the end of the set, they dedicated playing their latest single ‘Desolation’ to a recently departed friend, rebellious biker Jason McCallister, before rallying us to yell “FUCK CANCER”. Gaining a reputation as a supergroup loosely tied to the Lithgow area, Naugrims’ members have a combined track record of playing in death metal, doom and grindcore bands such as Carnal Viscera, Celestial Oath and Festering Drippage, along with the guitar-less death metal band 12-Gauge Rampage, who cast the late McCallister in two of their music videos. 

The award for farthest-travelling band of the night may well go to Whisperhead from Dubbo, the second last band on the bill and the main interstate support for Thraxas! A new arrival to the live scene of the Blue Mountains, who run their own festival in their hometown – Whisperfest, now in 

its fourth year – they quickly overcome any unfamiliarity with the mountains locals by launching into a set defined by bouncy, attitude-laden low-end, fast and venomous vocal delivery, sharp

riffs and percussive punch. It’s a darkly alternative approach of extremity, offering the pulsing syncopation of nu-metal with an industrial tinge, with deliberately ashen-faced frontman Nolan Furnell cresting atop the controlled chaos with vocal speed and occasional rapping echoing Iowa-era Corey Taylor. Fans of Slipknot, Deftones and Fear Factory would get a kick out of these guys. Folks living further out west can catch Whisperhead at Portland’s Ironfest on April 18, who will appear on the bill alongside Celestial Oath, Tap Hammer and Red Planet Repairs, performing some of their latest singles that have recently appeared on YouTube as formidable music videos. 

The room is humid and thick with people, and the drinks are flowing. It’s time for the headliners. To quote the wisdom of Iron Maiden in 1992, to “be quick or be dead” is the approach that the venue’s two main groups of metal fans may have adapted by their showtime – hailing from Western Sydney and the Hawkesbury – the mighty Thraxas! While those who can still pound the ground are firing on all cylinders, potentially aided by a few crisp brews, others stand back to witness the onslaught of the headliners. After such an intense night of music, the last remaining ounces of energy left in some of us are thoroughly squeezed out by the crushing force of the dual drop-B guitars expertly exercised by vocalist Bull Woods and Aleks Radmanovich, a proud woman of shred, backed by drummer Izak Easterbrook and bassist Dan Andrews. Their performance is as pummelling as it is purifying, helping to reinforce the night’s reminders of why we fell in love with heavy, violent and deafening music in the first place. Formed around 2011 to release their first music online back in 2019, Thraxas! reveal traces of classic thrash acts like Exodus, Testament and ‘The Big Four’, peppered with seismic breakdowns, contorted into new angles in crowd favourites such as ‘Seven Sided Strike’, ‘Violent Vacation’ and ‘Blast Shadows’. The radioactive cartoon aesthetic of hard-partying thrashers like Municipal Waste and Gama Bomb is also reflected, through tracks such as their early single ‘Cthulhu Rising’. With a performance calibre this high, it’s no surprise to see Thraxas! becoming live favourites at Crowbar Sydney and The Gov, while supporting international acts like Alarum and Burning Witches and being added to the bill of Brisbane’s upcoming Shredfest, headlined by Mortal Sin. Then, with ears ringing and heads spinning, we get swept off the floor and turned loose into the darkness. 

With a bit of luck and a lot of perseverance, future collective momentum will hopefully keep redefining NSW metal from a cult-like genre to one with more social acceptance. That being said, the semi-outlaw reputation of some of its bands and fans maintains its appeal as an extreme music genre that is comfortable in the shadows, constantly building force like a dormant volcano. 

When will it rampage the region again?

SŁOŃ, DROWNED IN SILVER and DIVING STOVE also confirmed for Szczecin’s debut edition

Szczecin, Poland; 26 February 2026: Hells Bells Festival has unveiled thrash metal royalty Frank Blackfire as the spearhead of its latest line-up announcement. The legendary guitarist, renowned for his work with Sodom and Kreator, will arrive in Szczecin with a set specifically curated from the cult thrash metal anthems he helped create. Festival attendees can expect a trip through the history of Teutonic thrash, featuring tracks from iconic albums such as Persecution Mania, Agent Orange and Coma of Souls.

The festival also welcomes Słoń, a pioneer of horrorcore/death rap in Poland and the head of Brain Dead Familia. Słoń has built a reputation for live shows that rival any metal concert in intensity. With a performance style that ignites walls of death and mosh pits in the audience, his presence on the Łasztownia waterfront bridges the gap between extreme rap and the metal underground.

The atmosphere will shift toward the mystical with the addition of Drowned In Silver. Despite their recent debut album Mothers, via the respected Pagan Records, the band consists of seasoned veterans from across the black metal and experimental scenes. Their music provides a unique balance between occult rock and trance-like expression: dark, heavy and deeply immersive. 

Rounding out the announcement is Diving Stove, a fresh force that has taken the Polish scene by storm. Known for their wild and unpredictable live performances, the band’s most recent release is their stellar thrash masterpiece, Atavism.

These new additions join previously confirmed acts: Dirkschneider (All-Accept set), Grave Digger, Possessed, NunSlaughter, The Materia, Pretensje, Cockney Rejects, Vader, Discharge, Furia, Dezerter, Belzebong, The Stubs, Dola, Hamulec and Seks W Czasach Wojny.

Tickets: https://hellsbells.pl/

Hells Bells Festival will take place in the heart of Szczecin, Poland, on 26-27 June 2026. The venue is the scenic Plac Gryfitów on Łasztownia, a historic island district in Szczecin known for its iconic “Craneosaurs” (historic port cranes) and stunning views of the Oder River. 

Early bird weekend tickets have sold out but general weekend tickets are still available via the official festival website. One-day tickets will be available in mid-March following the conclusion of the band announcements. This will also be the moment when festival prices increase, so attendees are encouraged to purchase their passes today to secure the current rate. Discounted options, including the Youth Pass (ages 13-18) and Family Pass (adult with child under 13), remain available.

Secure your entry now: https://hellsbells.pl/

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Last year, Sudan Archives returned with her latest record The BPM, which we named one of the best albums of 2025. Now, Brittney Parks is back with a cover of Sade’s 1992 song “Cherish The Day” for SiriusXMU.

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Glass Mansions return with a glowing burst of emotion and energy on their latest pop-rock single, “Sunsetting”. The track captures that beautiful, fleeting moment between light and darkness and turns it into an anthem filled with soaring melodies and heartfelt intensity.

Glass Mansions blend shimmering pop sensibilities with driving rock instrumentation, creating a sound that feels both expansive and intimate. The vocals carry a sense of reflection and urgency, gliding over layered guitars and a steady beat that builds as the song progresses to keep it engaging. There’s a bittersweet warmth in the songwriting, capturing themes of change, nostalgia, and a feeling that you can never quite get rid of to make it relatable for the masses.

The chorus is especially powerful, bursting with raw energy that is big time and make everything felt that much more to make it undeniable. With “Sunsetting,” Glass Mansions deliver a vibrant pop-rock experience that is captivating and connects in every way to give a true experience of music that checks all the boxes to make you want to keep coming back for more.

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On March 6, 1975, a record came on the scene that showed the evolution of a great musician’s sound and style.

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Baltimore’s Turnstile pay homage to Manchester giants The Stone Roses in tribute to late bass player Mani