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Perth’s national treasures Karnivool are celebrating their new #1 album with a massive headlining Australian tour.

It’s the biggest headlining shows they’ve played in their home country, and both Tesseract and Car Bomb will be coming along to help out.

Tickets go on sale on April 15 for what will certainly be one of the best tours of this year.

Brian Giffin

The origins of the Guilty Men lie back in 2021, when guitarists and old pals Clive Gregson (Any Trouble, Richard Thompson, Christine Collister) and Neil Cossar (The Cheaters) finally got around to writing a few songs together. Which one of … Continue reading →

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Album Review: Bodysnatcher – Hell Is Here, Hell Is Home

Reviewed by Dan Barnes

Whether by design or the result of the incomprehensibly complex logistics of going out on tour, Floridan deathcore / beatdown mob, Bodysnatcher, have been and gone from these shores about a month before their new album is scheduled to hit the UK’s record stores. I had been fortunate enough to have been able to hear Hell Is Here, Hell Is Home, the band’s fourth full length record, before going to the Manchester show, and the sheer brutality of their performance that night, including three new songs found here, convinced me that it was only a matter of time until Bodysnatcher’s brand of confrontational deathcore would find a wider audience.

Coming four years on from the last record, Bleed-Abide, and with only the 2024 EP Vile Conduct to slake the fans’ thirst, Hell Is Here… opens it’s unrelenting assault with The Maker; hard-hitting straight out of the gate, there’s no foreplay, no chance to talk it out on offer, just instant aggression through a devastatingly heavy bottom-end and some of the most slamming, slow and dirtiest riffs imaginable. Violent Obsession seems designed to be an atmospheric pit filler – certainly was in Manchester – having a higher tempo and, strange as it may sound, more commercial appeal in its punchy presentation. On the other side, the third track from that setlist, Blade Between the Teeth, takes a different approach in its edgy and unsettling attack, and some of the record’s most explosive breakdown moments.

Hell Is Here, Hell Is Home plays largely to a formula in which songs establish themselves and in the latter half introduce the slamming, beatdown elements. Writhe and Coil ups the tempo after The Maker’s more brooding reflection, Plague of Flies finds vocalist Kyle Medina snarling and barking as the musical element begin to introduce delicate underscored elements, secreted within the song. Plague… may well be one of the record’s punchiest moments, with percussion that could signal the end of life as we know it, but May Your Memory Rot feels as though the subject matter alone takes this to dark and scary places. A more traditional metalcore anthem, but the vitriol spat by Kyle is palpable.

As the record starts into its second half, No Savior’s anti-religious rant opens with a drawn out, sludgy intro, before heading off into cosmic realms fashioned by guitarist Kyle Carter; Two Empty Caskets is one of Hell Is Here…’s more understated moments, Chris Whited’s drums and Kyle Shope’s bass locking down a bouncing beat; Terror’s Scott Vogel lends his pipes to the heavy hardcore of the more traditional, Survive or Die, and the closest the album come to a title track, Hell Is Home, brings everything together through fast tempos, gang vocals and even a little bit of groove in the mid-section. Resisting the urge to go out on a bang, Bodysnatcher conclude the song, and record, with an unexpected ambient moment

Clocking in at a little over half-an-hour, Hell Is Here, Hell Is Home is a feast for those willing to go on a musical exploration. Those not, and just wanting to have your face ripped-off by the utter inhuman musical brutality of three lads called Kyle and one called Chris, are in for an equally good time.

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Praised as one of country music’s “powerhouse male vocalists”, the dynamic LARRY FLEET will be bringing his acclaimed catalogue to Australia in 2026 for a trio of headline shows to accompany his appearance at this year’s Gympie Music Muster.

“On my first trip to Australia last year, I honestly didn’t know what to expect or how everyone would react to my music, but before I was even off the stage I was already planning on coming back as soon as I could. The Australian people made me feel at home with how engaged and a part of the show they were. Singing every lyric, it’s almost like they did their homework to not only make sure that they had a good time, but that we did as well. And if there’s one thing I learned it’s that Australian’s know how to have a damn good time”
Larry Fleet

Fleet’s Australian tour stands as one of the most anticipated ones this side of 2026, with his latest album ANOTHER YEAR OLDER firmly redefining the artist as one of the best voices to come out of the US country scene. Across his career, Fleet has amassed over 800 million global streams, built a loyal international fanbase, and delivered sold-out headline shows across the US and beyond.

For the Tennessee-born performer, the release of this album put Fleet on more radars around the globe; his soulful voice proving its versatility via thought-provoking songs that marry striking lyricism with captivating arrangements. As both an artist and songwriter, including co-writing Morgan Wallen and Eric Church’s #1 hit ‘Man Made A Bar’ – Fleet continues to expand his influence across the country music landscape.

As part of this current wave of country artists taking the genre forward, bringing it to new audiences around the world, Fleet’s impact in recent years cannot be understated. With over 800 million streams to his name, as well as countless sold out shows across multiple territories, Fleet has been eyeing up Australia for some time and in August, both artist and fans alike are set to explore this special connection through music.

LARRY FLEET AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES

Tickets available via destroyalllines.com

Destroy All Lines Pre-Sale: 9am local time, Monday 13 April
General On-Sale: 9am local time, Tuesday 14 April

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Perth icons Karnivool are thrilled to announce they are taking their number one album, In Verses, on the road for the first time, delivering the biggest headline shows of their career. To celebrate, Karnivool will be joined by special guests TesseracT (UK) and Car Bomb (USA) for an unmissable night of heavy excellence.

Kicking off with a hometown show at the Ice Cream Factory in Perth on July 18, Karnivool will deliver a career spanning set across five capital cities, winding up at Riverstage in Brisbane on July 25.

Landing 13 years after its predecessor, In Verses is a heavy prog masterpiece that stunned critics and fans who were both quick to forgive the band for the agonisingly long wait. A meticulously crafted, richly layered yet welcoming journey, the album is a rare chart-topper that wasn’t built for algorithms or respectable release cycles, yet it soared straight to #1 on the ARIA Chart, becoming the first local album to do so in 2026.

Behind the album’s success is a deeper story about resilience and perseverance. When the bagpipes swell on the album closer Salva, it’s a real triumphant celebration (and quite the tear jerker online) for the band and fans who have waited 13 years for this moment. Karnivool’s next challenge: learning how to deliver live the songs they’ve spent the better part of a decade wrangling into existence.

Joining Karnivool are fellow masters of their craft TesseracT. The UK metal titans are widely regarded as pioneers, expanding metal’s vocabulary beyond all measure with off-kilter riffs, soaring melodies, bending grooves and disorientating atmospherics. Over the course of their career, the band have built a formidable reputation for powerful, mind-altering live shows and Australian legions came out in force to experience their landmark record, War of Being, in 2024.

Rounding out this outstanding line-up is New York innovators Car Bomb, bringing their elite chops and maniacal arrangements to Australia for the very first time! 25 years in with a discography almost as lean as Karnivool’s, Car Bomb mines the depths of extreme metal to create a signature sound that is as confounding as it is cathartic with evolving polyrhythms, shifting tempos and deconstructive guitars designed to pulverise all senses live.

It’s been over a decade since Karnivool have toured a new album and they’ve assembled an elite suite of boundary shattering virtuosos to mark the occasion. Don’t miss this very rare and extraordinary event.

Presale begins Tuesday 14 April 9am local time. Sign up for access here
Tickets on sale: Thursday 16 April 9am local time
More info from destroyalllines.com

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UK Alt/Soul band Skinny Living will make their long-awaited Australian live debut through October and November 2026, bringing their raw, harmony-drenched sound and reputation for unforgettable shows to their antipodean fans for the first time.

The tour will take in much of the east coast, culminating with two incredible performances at the Airlie Beach Festival of Music in the stunning Whitsundays.

With over 90 million global streams, a UK No.1 Independent Album (Day by Day, 2024), sold-out UK tours and support slots with Noah Kahan, Calum Scott, James Arthur and Gabrielle already
under their belt, Skinny Living arrive off the back of their boldest release yet, EP 9, the final chapter of a visionary trilogy inspired by Nikola Tesla’s 3-6-9 theory.

Known for blending soul, alt-indie and modern grit, Skinny Living echo the timeless warmth of
Bill Withers, Van Morrison and Paolo Nutini while remaining unmistakably their own. Frontman
Ryan Johnston’s haunted-yet-hopeful Irish voice intertwines with the intricate guitar work and soaring harmonies of Danny Hepworth, creating songs that feel unpolished, deeply human and built to linger.

The band’s name says it all: “Skinny Living is a term that describes the financial reality and lifestyle of the working class. Hard graft on a low income, with a lust for life, passion for family and an optimistic attitude about the future.”

After a decade of relentless hard graft, a chance meeting at an open-mic night and word-of-mouth growth, Skinny Living are ready to share their story of struggle, resilience and glorious soul music with Australian audiences.

With Sydney and Melbourne sitting inside the band’s Top 5 most-streamed cities worldwide, demand is massive and venues are intimate.

These debut shows are long overdue and tickets are limited. Be quick!

Tickets available from
skinnyliving.co.uk

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Frontier Touring is excited to announce US jazz-pop newcomer aron! will make his Australian debut with headline shows for June 2026.

Aron! will perform two intimate headline shows at The Toff in Town, Melbourne on Friday 12 June and The Vanguard, Sydney on Tuesday 16 June following on from scheduled appearances at Seoul Jazz and Java Jazz Festivals in May.

Frontier Members can access their presale on Thursday 9 April from 1pm local time before tickets go on sale from 2pm local time on Friday 10 April. Tickets and tour information via frontiertouring.com/aron.

Recently named as Vevo’s first DSCVR Artists to Watch for 2026, 21-year-old aron! is making waves with a refreshing low-fi, jazz-pop sound that is capturing a global audience. Releasing music since 2023, shaping his ‘cozy pop’ sound, building an online following and signing with Verve Records, it was 2025 hit “Cozy You” that saw aron! rise to prominence.

Born in Charlotte, NC, aron! grew up on rock acts like Pearl Jam and Led Zeppelin before discovering jazz at age eight through a local teacher who taught him to read music. As a teen, he performed classics by Nat King Cole and Frank Sinatra for retirement home residents. He later studied classical composition at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, developing an appreciation for Frédéric Chopin, Maurice Ravel, and Johann Sebastian Bach. He went on to earn a full scholarship to the University of Miami, where he studied jazz voice and film scoring while performing with his indie pop band Sunny Side Up!.

His 2025 EP cozy you (and other nice songs) impressed fans and critics alike; praised for keeping the spirit of jazz alive. The EP’s success lead to international touring across Asia, Europe, and North America that same year, including a European tour with dodie. 2025 also saw the singer-songwriter release the holiday EP cozy you Christmas as well as performing at Royal Albert Hall with Jamie Cullum in a career highlight.

Releasing single “Wonderful Thing” last month, the track was praised by John Mayer on his curated SiriusXM channel “Life with John Mayer” saying: “[aron! is] really good at putting harmonic information in a tune that is both complex, which shines nicely on aron! and his talent, but also is right for the tune. It’s just nice to hear music performed by a guy who knows a lot of chords but also knows how to use them in a tune.” ​

Newest single “Foolsong” released just last week, follows this trajectory of notoriety, representing another milestone ahead of aron!’s highly anticipated debut album, coming soon.

Witnessing a star in the making, these intimate live shows are unmissable. Catch aron! in this special Australian debut this June.

ARON! ​
​AUSTRALIAN TOUR ​
​JUNE 2026 ​
​Presented by Frontier Touring

FRONTIER MEMBER PRESALE ​
​via frontiertouring.com/aron ​
​Runs 24 hours from: Thursday 9 April (1pm local time) ​ ​
​or until presale allocation exhausted ​

TICKETS ON SALE ​
​Begins: Friday 10 April (2pm local time)

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