Opeth have been regular visitors to our shores dating as far back as 2003. In that time, Australian audiences have witnessed the Swedish quintet evolve from progressive death metal to ’60s/’70s-inspired prog rock....
Nightwish changed the genre when they began in 1996. Their decision to incorporate female operatic vocals into their music proved to be a bold and successful move. It inspired a legion of bands, but despite the success of Within...
Mötley Crüe were always good for a headline. Their farewell tour ended in 2015, and with that came the decision to never perform as a band again: they signed a cessation of touring contract and left it at that. The success of...
As Slayer bring their career to a close, The Repentless Killogy: Live At the Forum in Inglewood, CA is a timely reminder of what the band will best be remembered for, and that is their live performance. While their studio output...
Ah… Babymetal, the originators of kawaii (i.e. “cute”) metal are back, and are sure to grate purists everywhere. Combining metal and J-pop was always going to turn heads; the fact that the movement was led by three teenage...