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After a couple of sold-out European tours, supporting AC/DC and the Black Crowes in AUS and a number 3 album, the Southern River band are coming home to Perth for their biggest show yet.

2025 was a massive year for the Southern River Band. Their album Easier Said Than Done debuted at #3 on the Australian charts, featuring song No Such Time, written for them by Bernard Fanning (Powderfinger). The album placed behind only fellow Sandgropers Tame Impala and some guy called Ruel. They set off for a sold-out AU tour and upon returning announced that they would be supporting AC/DC for two nights in at Optus Stadium in Perth. Dream come true shit for the boys from the ‘burbs.

2026 hasn’t been any slower, a sold out 19-date tour through the UK and EU was their biggest yet, playing their new album to massive rooms of new fans. The band returned home and immediately got back on the road, supporting the Black Crowes around Australia AND they announced they would be supporting the Foo Fighters next January.

So, after a mammoth few years, the boys have decided to chuck a massive party, A Bloody Good Night Out, at the Ice Cream Factory Warehouse on June 13th. Joining them are Aussie punk rock institution the Cosmic Psychos, Melbourne legends Dallas Crane for their first Perth show in years, and local dirty dawgs Grub. The boys are keeping the tickets to $55+BF, putting on drink specials AND are running a comp on their INSTAGRAM to go in running a comp for their fans to go in the running to win a tank of fuel.

Supported by Triple M Perth, this is going to be a Bloody Good Night Out.

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Mutual Shock’s Lamprey is a dark, club-ready fusion of industrial grit and synthpop allure. Blending analog and electronic drums, the track pulses with mechanical precision while retaining a hypnotic, human edge. Cold synth lines and driving rhythms create a tense, nocturnal atmosphere, perfectly suited for late-night dancefloors. Beneath its infectious groove lies a sharp conceptual core, reflecting on the uneasy relationship between art and technology.

Lamprey is sleek, unsettling, and irresistibly propulsive—an industrial-tinged synthpop standout.

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Metal legends Venom return with their new single Kicked Outta Hell, taken from their upcoming album Into Oblivion, set for release on 1 May 2026 via Noise BMG. The track is a ferocious and unapologetically Heavy anthem blending classic Venom aggression with a modern edge.

Kicked Outta Hell is surely one of the heaviest songs Venom have ever delivered. “This one is me just having fun,” Cronos smiles. “I’m putting myself above the Devil in the lyric, which I think is an interesting twist. The Devil’s pissed off with us!”

“You’re not staying in hell,” Dante gestures. “Get out!”

Into Oblivion is Venom’s sixteenth studio album and features the long-standing line-up of Cronos (bass/vocals and founding member), Rage (guitar) and Dante (drums) and marks their first new recordings since 2018’s Storm The Gates.

To celebrate the release of Into Oblivion, Venom will be hosting several album listening parties around the world on the day before release, Thursday, 30 April.

There will be freebies and a chance to win a signed set of test presses at every event. Come along and enjoy an evening of Metal Bloody Metal at these venues.

For now, you have Kicked Outta Hell. “It’s one of the heaviest songs on the album,” Rage says. “It’s grinding and straight ahead.”

Into Oblivion will be released on May 1st, 2026 via Noise/BMG and is available for preorder now in the following formats:

– Double, gatefold smoke vinyl

– Double, gatefold clear, black & red splatter vinyl (Limited Edition)

– CD digisleeve with 16-page booklet

– Digital

Preorders of both vinyl and CD will come with a limited photo card, signed by Cronos, Dante and Rage, exclusively from the Noise Records store while stocks last.

For more details, visit venomslegions.lnk.to/intooblivionPR.

Venom Album Listening Parties

HELGI’S BAR, LONDON UK
177 Mare Street, London, E8 3RH

HEADBANGERS PUB, MILAN, IT
Via Tito Livio 33/A, 20137 Milano

DR FEELGOOD: ROCK BEER TEMPLE, PARIS, FR
34 Rue Keller, 75011 Paris

DUFF’S, BROOKLYN NEW YORK, USA
168 Marcy Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211

THE METAL BAR, SAO PAULO, BR
R.Artur De Azevedo, 637 – Cerquiera Cesar, Sao Paulo – SP 05404-011

BALLROOM KAPERFAHRT, HAMBURG DE
Landungsbrücken – Brücke 6, 20359 Hamburg

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A band built on chaos, sweat, and sheer sonic force, Continents, formed in 2012, tore through the UK, Europe, and even Japan with the kind of live energy that leaves venues shaken to their foundations. Sharing stages with the likes of The Ghost Inside, The Dillinger Escape Plan, and Skindred, they looked destined for the long haul until 2018 pulled the plug.

Continents return is building steam once again. Their new single, Gatekeeper, has just been released, with news of live dates in 2026.

Gatekeeper delivers a sharp reflection on the imbalance within creative spaces, where opportunities can be influenced behind the scenes. Vocalist Phil Cross explains that the track is not a complaint but a confrontation of realities many artists face.

“Gatekeeper comes from a very real place for us,” vocalist Phil Cross told us. “We’ve always built this band around community, and over time, you start to see how things operate behind the scenes. For example, tour opportunities where bands have asked for us specifically, yet somehow never make it through, artists happy to tap into your crowd but not always willing to return the favour.

“At the same time, you’re navigating algorithms and having to pay just to reach people who already follow you, which means even your own audience doesn’t always see what you’re doing. This kind of imbalance isn’t unique to music either. You see it across a lot of creative spaces.

“We understand it’s a business and relationships change, and this track reflects that reality. That’s why the line ‘never going to see what it could have been’ hits.

“It captures those moments that pass you by and the things that don’t quite come together. But it’s not about dwelling on that. It’s about staying focused, adapting, and continuing to move forward on our own terms.”

With more headline shows and festivals lined up for 2026, the band shows no signs of slowing down. High-energy, emotionally charged, and unafraid to evolve, Continents’ comeback is redefining their place in the modern Metalcore scene.

Keep in touch with Continents via linktr.ee/continentsband.

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Perry Frank’s Afterlight is a beautifully restrained ambient piece that unfolds with cinematic grace and quiet intensity. Built on layered guitar loops and subtle synth textures, the track creates a spacious, immersive soundscape where every element is allowed to breathe. Rather than relying on dramatic shifts, it evolves patiently, drawing the listener deeper into its dreamlike atmosphere. The emotional weight lies in its minimalism, with delicate melodic movements adding a sense of timeless reflection.

Afterlight is a refined and evocative journey—subtle, immersive, and deeply absorbing.

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Buried Echoes’ Bonded by Scars (Through the Dark) is a luscious synth-pop gem that thrives on atmosphere and emotional pull. Built on shimmering synth layers and a steady, immersive groove, the track creates a rich sonic backdrop for its alluring female vocals. There’s a sense of resilience woven through the melody, as vulnerability and strength coexist in perfect balance. The production feels polished yet deeply emotive, allowing the chorus to bloom with understated power.

Elegant and captivating, this is synth-pop with both heart and depth.

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The Lives Of Famous Men’s Parallel Lives is an elegant, thoughtfully crafted indie pop gem that blends introspection with melodic charm. Built on warm instrumentation and a steady, uplifting rhythm, the track carries a reflective tone while remaining effortlessly engaging. The vocals feel sincere and narrative-driven, guiding the listener through a nuanced take on love—one that celebrates the unseen paths that lead people together.

There’s a subtle emotional depth beneath its accessible surface, giving the song lasting resonance. Parallel Lives is both heartfelt and quietly captivating.

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To promote their oncoming full-length release They Are Born Under Rules Of The Darkness, the Finnish metal collective Torchia present a video clip for the newly streaming single titled “Hellmouth”.
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