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
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