Bri Steele 22/12/25 Bri Steele 22/12/25

Thornhill Christmas Festival Extravaganza | Melbourne Pavillion

The night was full of unforgettable moments, from Santa throwing presents in the crowd and giving them to crowd surfers, to Mikaila joining the group on stage for a spine chilling rendition of “Lily & the Moon”. In the wake of their phenomenal last minute clutch at Good Things, and the resound success of “Bodies”, the band seems to have launched themselves to new heights, and seeing them perform tonight proved this new found glory further.

Charlie Hyde 13/12/25 Charlie Hyde 13/12/25

High Vis | Bendigo Hotel

They’re an interesting blend of hardcore punk and indie rock, transitioning between moods with tact while maintaining momentum throughout a boisterous set. Heavy punk songs are balanced with stripped-back indie choruses, and whenever things get too dark, they lighten them again. An Aristotelian set by a disciplined, intentional band.

Tristan Skell 6/12/25 Tristan Skell 6/12/25

Fever 333 | Stay Gold

The energy both artists brought to the stage was nothing short of biblical, and on a small stage like that they still managed to use every inch of it to their advantage. Nights like this remind you why live music matters.

Bri Steele 6/12/25 Bri Steele 6/12/25

GWAR | Max Watts

Bodies surfed overhead, the pit kept mutating into new shapes and the front row screamed every line like it was gospel as fake blood dripped off their skin alongside the sweat. GWAR fed off of it, doubling down with their thrashing riffs and gore soaked vocals, it all merged into one visceral spectacle.

Bri Steele 6/12/25 Bri Steele 6/12/25

Scene Queen | Sooki Lounge

I adore her brutality, her femininity, and her unapologetic misandry. She is everything the metal scene is missing right now, and through her lyricism and performances she threatens the fragile masculinity embedded in the genre.

Tristan Skell 9/11/25 Tristan Skell 9/11/25

The Devil Wears Prada “Flowers” Album Review

“Maybe happiness is just what you get when you stop trying to be happy.”

That line captures both My Paradise and the heart of Flowers. It is an album about letting go and finding peace in imperfection, about learning to breathe within the weight of it all.

Tristan Skell 8/11/25 Tristan Skell 8/11/25

Evanescence | PICA Melbourne

As the lights came up and people began to leave, something lingered in the air. A warmth that was hard to describe. Seeing Evanescence in a venue like PICA felt almost sacred, a reminder of why music stays with us long after the final note fades. It bridges generations, connects strangers, and fills a room with something that words can never fully capture.

Tristan Skell 28/10/25 Tristan Skell 28/10/25

James Blunt | Rod Laver Arena

What could have been a simple anniversary show became something far more personal. James Blunt’s performance at Rod Laver Arena was a reminder that honest music never loses its power to bring people together.

Ashleigh Ezra 27/10/25 Ashleigh Ezra 27/10/25

I See Stars | The Crowbar Review

Even with a jam packed setlist, we got more of an insight into the beginning of I See Stars, with how they first formed when Devin was just 11 years old and how money was not why they did this but for following their dreams and continuing to do what they love.

Drew Hill 25/10/25 Drew Hill 25/10/25

The Ghost Inside + Bleed From Within | The Forum Review

This was not just a concert; it was a testament to the power of perseverance. The Ghost Inside delivered a performance overflowing with passion, strength, and gratitude, reaffirming their vital place in the hearts of the global metalcore community.

Ashleigh Ezra 22/10/25 Ashleigh Ezra 22/10/25

Bloom “The Light We Chase” Album Review

‘The Light We Chase’ is beyond question the group's most vulnerable and emotionally charged album to date. Across these 11 tracks we don't just get a peak behind the curtain, we get tangled up and immersed in it.

Bri Steele 22/10/25 Bri Steele 22/10/25

IC3PEAK | 170 RUSSELL

It warms me that even though the world outside, surrounding us and impeding on all my peers, in a tiny basement room like this, some strings and softly spoken words can be a respite. It’s safe to say that “Coming Home” has been on repeat in my earphones ever since that night.

Tristan Skell 16/10/25 Tristan Skell 16/10/25

Bullet For My Valentine | John Cain Arena

Walking out of John Cain Arena, it really hit me how special the night was. The Poison shaped an entire generation of heavy music fans, and hearing it played in full twenty years later felt like a celebration of everything Bullet For My Valentine have built.

Drew Hill 15/10/25 Drew Hill 15/10/25

Imminence | The Forum

What sets Imminence apart is that they’re not just a Metalcore band with a violin thrown in. The violin is the heart of their sound, the storm at the centre of the chaos.