Will Oakeshott goes to the dark side to gather up all things metal in South Australia…

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Winnerz Circle – ‘PLAY2WIN’ (Feat. J.O.Y.)
Since their inception in 2022, Adelaide’s Winnerz Circle have supported SPEED, The Amity Affliction and The Acacia Strain, as well as releasing a demo and a sampler of bone-crushing moshcore. Recently, the quartet unleashed a Split EP with Sydney’s J.O.Y. and the feature track ‘PLAY2WIN’ is a pummelling metallic hardcore uppercut with nu-metal nuances that will leave spectators bruised, battered and begging for repeat plays. The Hatebreed meets Cold World coalescence for the breakdown parts are devastating and the Earth will assuredly rumble from this brutal victory.
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Voice of Baceport
This Indonesian all-female rock trio have impressed Slash, Tom Morello and Flea with their heavy style of playing and rebellious nature; they have fast become a global sensation since the release of their debut album Retas in 2023. The three-piece will exhibit their musical enchantment to Adelaide for their debut visit and in all probability, they will do so with the same magnificence recently showcased at the Glastonbury Festival.
October 27 | Lion Arts Factory | Tickets via Moshtix
Heilung
The live experience of the neo-folk outfit Heilung is immeasurably spiritual; their “rituals” go beyond the idea of performances – they are an ethereal journey that incredibly transcend time. Having toured in 2023 and consequently selling out all three shows in Sydney and Melbourne, the enigmatic ritual collective has announced their ceremony will be unveiled in Adelaide for the very first time!
November 2 | Adelaide Entertainment Centre | Tickets via Ticketek
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Diamond Construct
This NSW-based outfit have brought new meaning to the idea of ExperiMetalcore; including a DJ/ Sampler into their creativity, their sound is exclusive and extraordinary and is a must-see in a live format.
October 12 | Lion Arts Factory | Tickets via Moshtix
NILE
For over three decades this death metal quintet have been educating the heavy metal legion of fans worldwide on Egyptology and with the release of their first new LP in five years, it is time to descend to their brutal underworld.
October 16 | The Gov | Tickets via Oztix
Steel Panther
Feel The Steel, Balls Out and On The Prowl are rather provocative titles for records that probably giveaway the sound orientation of LA’s Steel Panther; so if glam metal makes you ‘Party Like Tomorrow Is the End of the World’, the ‘Panther is your party animal.
October 21 | Adelaide Entertainment Centre | Tickets via Ticketek
The country music star has added an extra 30 days to the tour that ends for good in November.
The famous band room inside the 145-year-old pub is once again back showcasing the best musical acts from SA and beyond.
Hill is launching the single at Big Easy Radio on Friday, March 28.
The doco looks back at Kingswood’s record-breaking 2024 live tour.
Punk icons Millencolin are Pennywise are headlining the celebrations.
Australian/Samoan tropical folk artist Bobby Alu is performing over 50 dates as he crisscrosses the country for eight weeks.
The tune follows the previously released summer jam, ‘Drip Your Love’.
The independent film includes interviews with You Am I’s Tim Rogers and former Recovery host Jane Gazzo.
The progressive extreme metal masters will perform the albums Citadel and Exul in their entirety.
The day includes live music, market stalls, workshops and more.
The list of Aussie releases includes records from Danni Minogue, Pond, The Saints and Bluey.
The not-for-profit charity is handing out a host of awards during its national anniversary tour.
Two of heavy music’s most brutal bands join forces for what promises to be an epic nine-date tour.
Catch the lads at Beer & BBQ Fest in Mt. Gambier this March.
Catch a smorgasbord of diverse artists performing at Festival Plaza across two and a half weeks.
The Icelandic act are performing two shows with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra next May at AEC Theatre.
The British rockers have locked in five dates across June and July.
The Brisbane indie act are playing Hindley Street Music Hall this April.
Powerhouse rockers Loaded Billy headline a night of local hard rock.
The captivating artist plays the AEC Theatre in March.
The guitar wizard is performing in Melbourne and Sydney before Bluesfest.
Catch the emo rockers alongside Bad Neighbour at Jive in March.
The genre-defying act are touring Australia for the first time this May/June.
The Brisbane quartet’s Do What Ya Wanna is set for release April 18.
Joining the America rockers are special guests Jack’s Mannequin and The Home Team.
The unrelenting Welsh alt-rock act have locked in four headline shows for January 2026.
Ruin & Ruin is The Audreys’ first studio album since 2014’s, 'Til My Tears Roll Away.
The beloved SA rockers are touring the country in support of their upcoming self-titled album.
Find out when your favourite artist is performing over the two day fest.
Bliss N Eso are hitting the road in support of their upcoming eighth studio album, The Moon (The Light Side).