Australian Heavy & Extreme Metal

Win Guitar Lessons with Scott Young in Fundraiser Auction

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 04:40:23 GMT

Scott Young, who's best known for his many years with Alarum, has very kindly donated some lessons to the fundraiser auction being held in aid of Australian horror and science-fiction author Paul Haines, who is currently battling cancer with chemotherapy and some extremely expensive antibody treatment.

You must be in Melbourne - or be willing to visit - to get the lessons.

They aren't pricey - and all proceeds go to this extremely worthy cause.

Full details are up at the Art Scares You fundraiser auction:

ITEM - 3 Guitar Lessons with Scott Young.

Thanks for checking this out - and thanks to anyone who helps Paul out. He's a very fine writer, and a great guy too. You can read more about the fundraiser here at HorrorScope, and check out the rest of the auction at Art That Scares You.

Porngrind Scares You

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 21:38:39 GMT

I have a couple of INSANELY RARE Australian metal items up for sale at the ArtScaresYou Fundraiser Auction - which is in support of Australian horror and science fiction author Paul Haines, who is battling cancer.

BLOOD DUSTER 'MENSTRUAL SOUP' DEMO, 1992
MEDIA: Original Demo Tape

Touted on e-BAY as “the rarest death metal tape on the planet”, this is the debut from the self-proclaimed “most insane band in
the world”- Blood Duster. The demo was released in February 1992, in a limited run of 1,000 - and was never released in this format again.

Two things made the demo a guaranteed conversation piece in the underage scene, and a top choice for home-cooked compilation trade tapes – the lyrics of the song Knee Deep In Menstrual Blood, which blasted unarticulated adolescent male horror and fascination with menstruation out in a repulsed tirade, where inappropriate humour is held up as avant-garde. - and the Intro track, which supplanted the standard metal horror intro with gasping and squealing audio lifted from climaxing lesbian porn. …the consequent ruckus of distaste, revelry in hate-mail, and word of mouth promo by an essentially repeatable dirty joke - this impressed the US label Wild Rags Records enough to proffer a deal, which launched the Blood Duster known and loved, or known and hated, or known and loved and hated today. MENSTRUAL SOUP is a dish fit for the most dedicated CUNT t-shirt wearing of CUNTS.

AFTERBIRTH SMORGASBOARD #1, 1991
MEDIA: Demo Compilation Tape

Compiled and released by Blood Duster head honcho Jason Pathetic C**t, this compilation is the namesake for the bonus track on Blood Duster's recently released Fisting The Dead Again CD. Notable for the inclusion of a number of bands who went on the become cornerstones of any serious Australian metal collection, at a time when many of them were virtually unknown. Featured bands are Anatomy (prior to their dubiously fashionable adoption of corpsepaint), Christbait (back when they were hyphenated), Damnatory, Darkcide, dISEMBOWELMENT (before they dropped that capital on the D), Mass Confusion (a major Melbourne thrash band, and a coup to get them on the tape), Necrotomy (first death metal band to perform live on Australian TV on the 1991 Couchman On Heavy Metal special on the ABC- and yes, it was subtitled), Persecution, and Sarcophagus.

It is an extremely early example of the wave of extreme metal styles that would transform Australian metal in the early 90s, with the advent of new sub-genres and an explosion of tape trading and DIY culture. In amazingly pristine condition for a thing so inherently fraught with filth, AFTERBIRTH SMORGASBOARD #1 will sate the hunger of even the most ravenous rare record collector and gorehound. Released in a limited edition, this tape is hand-numbered #25.

The auction is open at artscaresyou until the 28th of August.

For more details, visit http://community.livejournal.com/artscaresyou/

To learn more about the Art That Scares You Fundraiser, or to make a direct donation via paypal, check out the most recent Press Release at HorrorScope.

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This Weekend

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:24:40 GMT

Friday 15th August @The Basement, Canberra

Saturday 16th @Bald Faced Stag, Parra Rd, Sydney

Live House Massacre - 30 August

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 10:24:28 GMT

Benefit For Ben

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 06:35:49 GMT

Make a difference for Ben!

Ben Thompson, a victim of assault, is a 23 year old who now lives in a nursing home. Ben's family and friends are trying to raise $25,000 to keep up Ben's intensive speech, occupational and physiotherapy.

To this end, a benefit gig will be taking place at St Kilda's famed Esplanade Hotel, on September 11th, featuring some of Melbourne's best up and coming musical talent (including I Am Spartacus, The Advocates, Tim McMillan, Jason Cadd and the Gallows, The Gabriel Lynch Band and Zeptepi).

Tickets will be $15 at the door, and the door will be opening at 7.30pm!

Benefit For Ben has an LJ community. If you want to come to gig, want to help, or just want to express support, please join!

benefitforben

Crossposted like a crazy thing, apologies to all repeat viewers!

Day Of Decay - Frankenbok are back!

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 12:54:03 GMT

These blokes have been around since 1997 and they still won’t go away!

After releasing Greetings & Salutations (2000 Faultline/Shock), Loopholes & Great Excuses (2001 Dark Carnival), Blood Oath (2003 RoadRunner) and extensive AUS & NZ tours…including top support slots with Slayer, MachineHead, Soilwork, Skinlab, 8 Foot Sativa, Fear Factory & System of a Down, Frankenbok have embarked on their finest works to date.

Murder of Songs is 10 tracks of speed, thrash & bent-out-of-shape melancholy metal with little foot notes from hell about lies, persecution and what it’s really like being Down to the Wire or to Worship before the Dead.

The Last Ditch Redemption is a concept EP about a bad motherfucker who does many unspeakable things. After delving into the hell of his twisted mind he emerges believing that in order to redeem himself he must make amends by helping those who cannot help themselves. With trademark thrashing riffery & powerful catchy choruses, this is a complete balls out rockin’ affair.

In support of these releases Frankenbok will be thrashing their way to a venue near you!

Friday 8th August, Blink Nightclub, Sydney, 18+

with Flesh Mechanic, The Curse Of Bert

Saturday 9th August, The Grand Junction, Maitland, 18+

Friday 22nd August, Greenroom, Canberra, 18+

with Mytile Vey Lorth, Rake Sodomy, Point 17

Saturday 23rd August, Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle, All Ages

with Sabretung, Grim Demise, Sagacity

Saturday 23rd August, Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle, 18+

with Sabretung, Grim Demise, Sagacity

ZT Forum

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 09:43:57 GMT

News from the Terminator at the ZT Forum:

After an interminable wait, the ZT Forum is now back online in all it's glory.

Get back on the forums and get posting and start trading in the new trading forum ZTrade.

Australian bands who are looking to network with UK metal people, and internationally in general, will find the forum quite handy.

x-posted to australianmetal and metal4melbourne

The Birthday Massacre Down Under Nov '08

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 02:07:14 GMT

The Birthday Massacre make their Antipodean debut this November with a national tour that will take them to Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne & Perth.
Tickets will be on sale July 15.See rivettingpromotions.com for more details & ticketing links.

some stuff for sale

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 12:14:17 GMT

so, to feed my current addiction of buying FX pedals, i'm clearing out some CDs and stuff.

CDs are $10 including postage unless otherwise marked
if you buy two or more, the postage will work out cheaper, so we'll cut a deal
reply here or email hardline at gmail dot com

Pantera - driven downunder 1994 ($35)
contains Far Beyond Driven w/banned artwork, Alive and Hostile (live e.p) and Walk e.p
Anthrax - We've Come For You All - Summer 2003 with bonus cd
Anthrax - Stomp 442
Anthrax - Music Of Mass Destruction DVD $20
Black Dahlia Murder - Miasma
Black Dahlia Murder shirt - XXL $10 inc postage - worn about 6 times
Blood Duster - D.F.F $6
Blood Duster - Blood Duster
Killswitch Engage - The End Of Heartache
Napalm Death - Words From The Exit Wound
Suicidal Tendencies - Free Your Soul..And Save My Mind
Slipknot - Iowa
Lostprophets - thefakesoundofprogress
Devolved - Technologies
Asian Dub Foundation - Community Music
Marilyn Manson - Holywood
Korn - Issues (w/ bonus cd)
Hatebreed - The Rise Of Brutality
Hatebreed - Perserverance
Tomahawk - Mit Gas
The Mark Of Cain - This is This
Shotpointblank - Heart Of A Disbeliever
Dillinger Escape Plan 'destro's secret' shirt - XXL $10 inc postage - worn about 4 times

everything is in good condition, bought new and played at home a few times only
first in first served!

PSYCROPTIC 29 aug 08 @ ANU Bar, Canberra

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 01:17:53 GMT

Our good friends at Raven proudly present, fresh from the Summer
Slaughter Festival in the USA and having enjoyed enourmous success in Australia
and abroad since their formation back in 1999, Australia's most internationally
acclaimed Metal outfit, PSYCROPTIC.

Joining them are Molten Metallers BLACK ASYLUM & Death-Hardcore ensemble RATHER
BE DEAD from the Central Coast, with local support from PUNISHMENT &
TEMPLESTOWE.

Show start: Doors open 8pm. First band 8:30pm

Show end: 1am

Venue: ANU Bar, Cnr University Ave & North Rd Acton 2601
http://www.myspace.com/anubar

Band links:

Templestowe http://www.myspace.com/templestowemetal

Punishment http://www.myspace.com/punishmentaustralia

Rather Be Dead http://www.myspace.com/ratherbedeadband

Black Asylum http://www.myspace.com/blackasylum

Psycroptic http://www.myspace.com/psycroptic

http://www.psycroptic.com

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Tits or GTFO

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 07:01:57 GMT

3 Awesome Bands, ONLY $10, ALL METAL!!

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 01:18:25 GMT

Get to The Lucky on Friday 13th June for the only TRUE metal show in the Hunter on Black Friday!

3 Awesome Bands, ONLY $10, ALL METAL!!

CHAOS ACT IV. This weekend...

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 01:58:00 GMT

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Benefit Gig to aid Andy Prior

Sat, 24 May 2008 12:33:37 GMT

Five wicked Melbourne metal bands are donating their time and talent to raise money to assist Andy Prior with his expenses, as he goes through chemotherapy treatment for recently diagnosed leukemia.

Andy has made a notable contribution over many years to the local metal scene, performing as guitarist with Darkest Dawn, Clauz, Candy Flip, and Far From Over. Now the scene - fellow musicians and punters alike - can give something back; it's a chance for Andy's friends to help out in a material way, as well as providing emotional support.

This gig marks Darkest Dawn's swan song performance - last chance - it'll never come again. It's also just a great afternoon of metal; Scott Young is filling his own shoes as special guest with Alarum, in their first show in twelve months. Five Star Prison Cell are hot off their recent support for Dillinger Escape Plan; Terrorust grind ferociously with unrivaled pedigree; Belakor warm things up with lushly listenable textures and folk-metal melodies.

DARKEST DAWN
FIVE STAR PRISON CELL
ALARUM
TERRORUST
BELAKOR

25 May 2008, 2:00pm
'The East Brunswick Club'
280 LYGON ST EAST BRUNSWICK

Entry at the door is $12.00

Raffle is $5.00 - with outstanding donated prizes of two tickets to the next Soundworks Touring international artist playbill, and an ESP Guitar!

Those unable to attend, can still show Andy support!!! To make a donation, contact Darkest Dawn's Rick Withoos at www.myspace.com/darkestdawnofficial

Copywriting of this little publicity blurb donated by Talie. X-posted metal4melbourne, australianmetal and various social networking sites. If you'd like to promote this gig to your network, you have my permission to copy this text and forward it anywhere. Keep the karma real.

Help get Metal back to the top in the Hunter!!!

Sun, 18 May 2008 09:32:53 GMT

CHAOS ACT IV - 6-7 June 2008 CANBERRA.

Wed, 14 May 2008 02:10:14 GMT

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(Press Release) The Legendary Saxon Almost Here

Sun, 04 May 2008 08:36:11 GMT

Hi guys,

Just a reminder that we are now mere days away from the first ever Australian tour of heavy metal legends Saxon!!!

We're all honoured and excited that these pioneers of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal are visiting our shores for the first time. There's no need to list all of this amazing band's achievements - we all know they began the movement that was the NWOBHM together with equals Iron Maiden and Motorhead; they're one of the few metal bands to break into the Top 40 not just once but a total of 16 times over the decades; that they have inspired acts as diverse as Metallica, Slayer, and of course 'This is Spinal Tap' - the list of Saxon's accomplishments is unrivalled.

Still releasing brutal and melodic new albums, pushing boundaries but always with that trademark Saxon sound so beloved the world over; the word on their latest anthemic single "I've Got To Rock (To Stay Alive)" is that "it's more than a killer collaboration; the front row vocal line of Biff, Lemmy and Angry are a rock warhorse mutual appreciation society." (Murray Engleheart.)

Conquering Australian shores with gigs around the country beginning in less than a week, it's time to get on board the Saxon warhorse now!

Brisbane - Monday May 5 - The Arena

Melbourne - Tuesday May 6 - Billboard

Sydney - Wednesday May 7 - The Forum

Tits n Grind - 20 June

Fri, 02 May 2008 03:10:31 GMT

Slaughter in the Lewisham - 10 May!!!

Fri, 02 May 2008 03:09:01 GMT

Thu, 01 May 2008 13:46:26 GMT

Hey all,
Come to the Metal Castle official launch gig. This will be the first of many many live events that we hope to provide the Newcastle metal community.
We already have 3 more dates confirmed for the coming months and have to others in the pipeline as we speak, so you can be sure theres no getting rid of us now.

Friday 13th June!!
Come to a real metal show at the (un)Lucky Country Hotel.

All That Is Left East Coast Tour May 08

Thu, 01 May 2008 13:30:26 GMT

All That Is Left Tour May 08

This May two of Australia's best alternative industrial metal acts team up to bring you the ALL THAT IS LEFT tour.

Melbourne's Voltera and Sydney's Our Last Enemy are set to explode across the east coast for one of the year’s darkest and exciting tours.

Featuring the best of each states local dark and heavy acts, every show is set to be a killer lineup showcasing the best left of center musical art the country has to offer.

Don't miss the circus when it rolls through your local town!

'The Calm Before The Silence' - Available Now! (xpost)

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 04:38:55 GMT

Tasmanian purveyors of dark, melodic metal, Zero Degrees Freedom are proud to announce the release of their LONG overdue album, 'The Calm Before The Silence' (Released April 2008)

Recorded at Red Planet Studios, The Troll Room, and The Danger Zone, Mixed and mastered by Joe Haley (Psycroptic) and featuring artwork by US artist Jon Jolley, the album features 8 tracks of intense, dark energy.

Tracklisting:

1. As The Silent Womb Crumbles

2. Her Clock Stopped at Midnight

3. A Riddle of Scars

4. The Vision Lost (download available)

5. Blood

6. Beneath The Flatline

7. Heneh!

8. The Last Leaves of Autumn

Buy now securely using Paypal. $20 AUD (Inc. Postage - worldwide) (send a message to: zerodegreesfreedom@hotmail.com ito arrange alternative payment methods)

Pre-Orders were mailed out this morning. Should arrive in the next 2 working days!

The album will be available on itunes etc etc etc within the next couple of weeks.

Gig imminent!

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:12:12 GMT

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 02:25:25 GMT

Not one of my gigs, just helping out :)

who do you want to see this year?

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 08:14:46 GMT

Just a follow up to the last survey. There were a couple of bands I forgot to put on the list & a couple more that arose out of the survey. What I dont need however is a wet dream lineup you want to see (like I can afford to bring out Bowie & the Cure or Judas Priest). So please stick to the list.

Seabound
Genitorturers
KMFDM (2009), congrats to Sascha & Lucia on the new Baby girl
Wednesday 13
The Birthday Massacre
She Wants Revenge
Front Line Assembly