Posts Tagged ‘Heavy Metal’
Heavy Metal ‘86
What makes 1986 the greatest year in heavy metal music? 1986 is widely considered the most significant year in the history of heavy metal, and for good reason. It was a pivotal year that transformed heavy metal as it emerged from the shadow realm into the mainstream and shredding was elevated to an artform. This…
Read MoreSpinal Tap Keyboardist David Kaff Dead At 79
British musician David Kaff, who portrayed keyboardist Viv Savage in the cult classic 1984 mockumentary ‘This Is Spinal Tap’ has died, aged 79. David Kaff passed away peacefully in his sleep on 11 July, according to a statement from his bandmates in Mutual of Alameda’s Wild Kingdom. “We are devastated by this event,” they wrote…
Read MoreBlack Sabbath Bids Farewell
It was the end of an era on Saturday when Ozzy Osbourne performed live for the last time ever, reuniting with Black Sabbath for their final show in their hometown of Birmingham, England. A 40,000-strong crowd of heavy metal fans gathered in Villa Park soccer stadium to witness the Prince of Darkness himself deliver a…
Read MoreCoheed & Cambria Headline Monolith Festival 2024
Monolith Festival returns in November, headlined by New York prog-punk heroes Coheed & Cambria. In their first Australian tour since 2016, Coheed & Cambria present a Neverender set, performing their critically acclaimed third album ‘Good Apollo, I’m Burning Star IV, Volume One: From Fear Through Madness’ in its entirety. Monolith Festival 2024 also features Washington…
Read More40 Years Of ‘Pyromania’ By Def Leppard
This year celebrating its 40th anniversary, ‘Pyromania’ was released on 20 January 1983 and remains one of Def Leppard’s greatest albums. ‘Pyromania’ is the album that transformed Def Leppard from a British heavy metal band into international rock superstars. It represents a significant shift in musical direction for the band that redefined their sound and…
Read MoreArtist Profile: Up Close & Personal With The Madmen Of MERGATROYD
Back in April, MADCAP Records Australia welcomed our first-ever heavy rock act MERGATROYD to the label. After months of writing and development, MERGATROYD will release their brand new EP ‘Splitting Hemispheres’ later in October. In the lead-up to the release, we had the MERGATROYD lads answer a few simple questions and tell us what they’re…
Read MoreNEWS: MERGATROYD Unveil EP Artwork
By: Matt Innes Brisbane heavy rock act MERGATROYD have unveiled the artwork for their upcoming EP, ‘Splitting Hemispheres’. MERGATROYD signed to MADCAP Records earlier this year and the anticipation is high for this release. ‘Splitting Hemispheres’ sees MERGATROYD really come into their own as an original heavy rock band, having solidified their line-up and further…
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