Pretty obvious from the headline isn't it.
VENOM INC. will play an exclusive show in Sydney in December.

THE NEW DEAD FEST happened on the weekend and it was nuts, as you'd expect. I managed to snag a few photos through the choking smoke.
Full gallery here

IRON MAIDEN will tour Australia and New Zealand in May 2020. Dates announced are-
May 2020
01  Perth, AUSTRALIA – RAC Arena, Special Guests: 
03  Adelaide, AUSTRALIA – Entertainment Centre
05  Brisbane, AUSTRALIA – Entertainment Centre 
07  Sydney, AUSTRALIA – Qudos Bank Arena 
11  Melbourne, AUSTRALIA – Rod Laver Arena
13  Auckland, NEW ZEALAND – Spark Arena

Download Festival Australia has released the first lineup announcement.
MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE, DEFTONES, JIMMY EAT WORLD, CLUTCH, MINISTRY, IN FLAMES, TESTAMENT, CARCASS and more. See the poster above of course.
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I feel for Perth, but the IRON MAIDENS are touring all other mainland capitals in April 2020. I caught them last time and I was very impressed. Looking forward to seeing them again.

I recent;y spoke with Hansi Kürsch (BLIND GUARDIAN) about the orchestral album he and André have been working on (on and off) for the last 23 years. It will see the light of day on November 8th. It's a fascinating chat. Have a listen below.
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I recently spoke with Marcus Jidell of AVATARIUM about the new album, 'The Fire I Long For', which is due out on November 22nd. Check the interview out below, along with the official press release and a few videos. All great stuff.
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In welcome news, JINJER have added Adelaide and Canberra shows to the tour in March 2020. New tour poster below. Get on it.

I spoke with George Kollias from NILE about the brutal new album, 'Vile Nilotic Rites.
He seems over the moon with how the album went and can't wait for you all to hear it. 
​You can check iTunes pre-sale HERE.
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Photos from a wild BUCKCHERRY gig on Wednesday night here in Adelaide, with HARDCORE SUPERSTAR and BAD MOON BORN in support. Check the galleries here - BUCKCHERRY     HARDCORE SUPERSTAR     BAD MOON BORN

DARK ANGEL stormed through Adelaide on Saturday night, and played a very dark Enigma Bar. See below for the photos I took. Best I could do given the circumstances.
Click the band names for galleries     DARK ANGEL     TRUTH CORRODED     HIDDEN INTENT

In unfortunate news, METALLICA have postponed their Australian tour, originally scheduled for later this year, due to James entering rehab. Get well soon, James.

I spoke with SOILWORK guitarist, David Andersson, about the recent history of the band, 'The Ride Majestic' album, Dirk leaving for MEGADETH, Dirk's replacement Bastian, the most recent album, 'Verkligheten', and the approaching tour of Australia. Check it all out below.
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