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 three-day heavy metal extravaganza also features performances from Polaris Northlane, The Butterfly Effect and more.
The lad’s won triple j’s One Night Stand Unearthed Competition to earn the right to play at this year’s festival.
‘Up All Night’ is the quartet’s first new song since the release of their 2023 album Last Of Your Kind.
The tour includes four shows in South Australia in Adelaide, Mount Gambier and Port Lincoln.
The tour announcement coincides with the release of Iron Mind’s new single, ‘Test of the Iron Mind’.
‘Tears Dry Tonight’ is a deep house vibe from CYRIL and Blunt.
The new Adelaide date is an all-ages show at The Gov.
The emo rockers are performing their seminal album Something to Write Home About in full on the tour.
The quartet are celebrating 40 years together with a career-defining set this November.
This year’s SXSW Sydney takes place from October 13-19.
Catch the talented ensemble performing four Thursday nights in a row at UniBar Adelaide throughout May.
The legendary singer is celebrating 40 years making music with an extensive Australian tour.
‘Track 1’ marks the third collaboration between Flume and JPEGMAFIA.
The indie rockers have locked in six Aussie dates before embarking on an overseas tour.
The garage rock duo are hitting the road in support of their new album, Pound Cake.
Lorde debuted the track at New York’s Washington Square Park.
Power metal legends Sabaton will be joined by fellow Swedes Amaranthe on their September tour.
Adelaide’s Emergency Rule are supporting on all dates bar Perth.
The Melbourne synth-pop act have also shared B-side, ‘A Decade Long Sunset’.
The event takes place across two days and features the likes of Mount Kimbie, Emma Donovan and Grace Cummings.
The quartet are gearing up to support Pearl Jam on tour in the States.
The indie pop artist has also shared new single, ‘Cutting Room Floor’.
SA’s Fahey Hotel Group have also sold another two of their pubs.
‘This Is It’ is the first single from The Smith Street Band’s forthcoming seventh album.
Joining The Sexels are local rockers King Locust & The New Romantics.
Celebrate the not-for-profit’s fifth birthday with a night of diverse musical offerings.
To coincide with the announcement, the band have shared the album’s giddy lead single, ‘Koala’.
Catch the lads supporting Skegss on their upcoming national tour.
This is the third single taken from the band’s upcoming Fairyland Codex record.
Catch the internationally acclaimed punk rock cover act when they perform at Lion Arts Factory this November.