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STORY OF THE YEAR: DREAM SETLIST

In honour of the announcement of Camp Screamo Australia featuring Story of the Year, Silverstein and Point North, (and my personal twenty year love affair with Story of the Year and Silverstein,) I think it is about time we drop our Dream Setlist; Story of the Year edition. Camp Screamo will be taking place between February 5th and 12th, 2027, hitting Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Fremantle. Melbourne and Fremantle are 18+ events, so keep that in mind if you wish

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MOURNMAKER: ETERNAL CONSTRICTION ALBUM REVIEW

Mournmaker is a Deathcore band from Meanjin/Brisbane, debuting in 2024 with the single 'Snake Skin'. Mournmaker has returned with their premiere Album 'Eternal Constriction'. "Mournmaker thrives on themes of despair, mortality and the darker side of the human experience. Their music balances unrelenting brutality with dynamic songwriting, creating a sound that is oppressive, vengeful and melancholic." With eight tracks to go over, we have a lot to cover, so prepare your stank

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MONKIE MIND: IGNITE SINGLE REVIEW

Monkie Mind is a Melodic Punk band formed in 2018 from Newcastle, England. Monkie Mind debuted onto the airwaves in 2021 with their single Monkey Mind, following it up with the Album Monkey Mind (2021) as well as several singles, including the brand new drop and first track featuring new Bassist David Randle, Ignite. "Monkie Mind operate on a strong DIY ethos, building a devoted fan base across the UK through constant gigging and strong songwriting." Hands reach out and a hea

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TOWERING MASS: UNTO THE SWAMP EVERLASTING EP REVIEW

Towering Mass is a solo Death-Doom Project from Naarm/Melbourne artist Gordon Brown, debuting in May of 2026 with their EP 'The Cornerstone of Mouldering Ruins'. Towering Mass is back with their second EP 'Unto The Swamp Everlasting' featuring Vocalist Conor White. With a combination of Death and Doom Metal with Jazz inflections, you know we are in for an interesting time, so let's dive in to it. Summoning, From the brown and muddy froth. Call upon me, To rise as a witness. M

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WHISPERHEAD: WAR THAT I'M WAGING SINGLE REVIEW

Whisperhead has released their latest Single 'War That I'm Waging', the first release with new Drummer Sabastian Cowan. Whisperhead is a Nu-Metalcore band from Dubbo, formed in 2011 and debuting with their Single 'Swallow You' in 2021. I think that I’m reaching the end of the rope, and I feel like I’m gonna choke, Burns on my hands from holding you afloat, and it’s time that I let you go, I’m sick of feeling like I am half buried. War That I'm Waging is a two year and two dru

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BLACKENED ROSE: LOVE OF THE SERPENTINE EYE SINGLE REVIEW

Blackened Rose of Gadigal/Sydney is a Gothic Metal band, sprung from the inspiration of the melancholic beauty of Goth Metal and charisma of 80's Hard Rock. Blackened Rose formed in 2022, releasing their debut Single Ginger Red (Oh, So bad), followed by the Single Crimson Red Snow in January 2026. 'Love of the Serpentine Eye' is the latest single from Blackened Rose, released on July 3rd. The kiss of night, Has buried me, Within my dreams. The kiss of dawn, Has split my eyes,

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AUSTRALIAN BAND TOURS

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INTERNATIONAL BAND TOURS

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Meet the CREW

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FOUNDER/MUSIC JOURNALIST

Kirsty Shepherd

I fell in love with Punk and Metal Music at the age of eleven and merging that with a life long passion for writing seemed like the next logical step. After working for several companies in Music Promotion and Music Journalism it was time to step out on my own and take the passion for local alternative artists into my own hands.

PHOTOGRAPHER - QUEENSLAND

Sam Herbert

For me I just always loved recording my scenery and my surroundings and loved looking back on cool places and things I've seen. This will be my 15th year with a camera in my hand, and about 8 years professionally. My favourite shoots of my career so far are The Used, Amigo The Devil, Atreyu, Wage War, Saosin and Hellions.

PHOTOGRAPHER - NEW SOUTH WALES

Tim Bottomley

I came back into photography in 2022. At first, I was doing landscapes, astrophotography & street, with a little bit of live music. I realised my calling in late 2024 when I first discovered the local metal scene. The rest is history.

VIDEOGRAPHER - QUEENSLAND

Kameron Wootton

I have been into the metal, alternative, punk, hardcore and emo scene since I was 10. Discovering new bands always excited me and I fell into a lifelong passion. I have always wanted a BTS role in the music industry in some way and found videography seemed to fit me well. I want to see how far it takes me