HEAVY: DECEMBER
Will Oakeshott goes to the dark side to gather up all things metal in South Australia
YOU SHOULD LISTEN TO
CONNECTIONS – ‘COUNT MY SINS’
“Pull me in from the fire of your heartache and my sins.” Frontwoman Felicia Tassone belts out a mix of mesmerising melody and spirited screaming during the chorus of Connections’ single, ‘Count My Sins’. Although the Adelaide progressive metalcore band are perceived as relatively new, the (now) quartet have been collaborating since 2020. The track showcases a mature coalescence of alt metal greats Lacuna Coil blended with the djentcore adventures of Jinjer, with a dash of Karnivool added for extra potency. Connections’ EP Eclipse is out now, and this heavy metal shadow is one to become lost in. @connections.aus
YOU SHOULD SEE: METAL CHURCH
Arguably San Francisco’s most resilient metal outfit, Metal Church are returning to Australia with their 13th studio album, Congregation of Annihilation. This is the first LP release since the tragic loss of legendary frontman Mike Howe, and the first record with new vocalist Marc Lopes. Experience metal history live, again. December 17 | Crown & Anchor
HIGH FIVE
ELECTRIC CHAIR (USA): These Washington metallic punks are set to electrocute and execute mayhem to the courageous-and-deranged who dare experience them. December 1 | Crown & Anchor
QUICKSAND (USA): The illustrious New York post-hardcore band who blend alternative rock and metal will sink their fans into heavy spirituality again. December 9 | Crown & Anchor
HYBRID THEORY (PORTUGAL): Nu-metal icons Linkin Park have discontinued, but their tribute act, Hybrid Theory, are giving LP’s One More Light another run. December 15 | The Gov
STRESSED (ADELAIDE): Local hardcore upstarts Stressed are launching their demo with a free showcase. A chance to blow off steam after 2023. December 21 | Crown & Anchor
MIRUTHAN (NSW): The Anti Christ-mas and a Bloody New Year event brings blackened death metal unknowns Miruthan for a gory horror mini-festiVILE. December 30 | Crown & Anchor
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