Best Black Rock Desert Podcasts (2024)

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A Metal Feast With DENNIS & DALE From DARK HORSE 13:49

4h ago13:49

13:49

After fourteen years of metal in the Australian music scene, d-beat hardcore outfit Dark Horse feel they are only now just starting to hit their straps. Three albums deep, Dark Horse recently brought in a new bass player, in the process reinvigorating the line-up and providing greater impetus for the future. As well as nearing completion on a split…

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Ageing Disgracefully With BLACKIE From The HARD-ONS 24:17

1h ago24:17

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Interview by Angela Croudace It is hard to believe that the current line-up of the Hard-Ons (Blackie, Murray, Ray and Tim) have been together long enough to be putting out album number three, but it has to be true, because they are! I Like You A Lot Getting Older - which is out on October 4 - follows 2021's ARIA top 5 debuting I'm Sorry Sir, That R…

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Respect Through Music With RYAN KNIGHT From THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER 15:16

5h ago15:16

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The Black Dahlia Murder were a band in limbo following the tragic passing of frontman and co-founder Trevor Strnad in 2022. Torn between allowing that event to force a premature end to their career or carrying on in their fallen brother’s charismatic spirit, there was no right or wrong choice. It was simply a matter of what emotional toll either de…

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Unlikely Unions With ERIC VANLERBERGHE From I PREVAIL 19:09

5h ago19:09

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One of the beautiful things about music is its ability to transcend boundaries and expectations. Nothing can be taken for granted or thought of as a given, with each individual piece of music a different sonic representation of the people who wrote and played it. But sometimes things can surprise you out of the blue - especially collaborations - wh…

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David Silverman: So That's How That Started 47:38

1h ago47:38

47:38

Burning Man doesn't make itself. The people who share their time and treasure, they create this weird wonder. Each of these people have stories about how Burning Man influenced their lives and how their lives influenced Burning Man. The Flaming Tuba Guy is one of these people. His name is David Silverman aka Tubatron. Andie Grace talked with him ab…

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Celebrations All Round With CHRISTIAN TRYHORN From MO'S DESERT CLUBHOUSE 13:43

7h ago13:43

13:43

In just five years, Mo's Desert Clubhouse in Burleigh Heads has established itself as a leader player in the Australian music industry, providing a venue that caters to all genres of music played by bands of all levels. But it has become more than that for so many people, providing a comfortable and accessible live music outlet that has as much of …

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Seizing The Moment With ARAMIS JOHNSON From ENUMCLAW 11:38

8h ago11:38

11:38

Tacoma, Washington’s outfit Enumclaw released their second album Home In Another Life late last month, taking another musical step forward in their short, but promising career. Home in Another Life is the natural expansion of the high-octane rock foundation Enumclaw built with their widely-praised 2022 debut album Save The Baby, coming across as lo…

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Ritualistic Healings With HEILUNG 15:05

5h ago15:05

15:05

Immersing themselves in the rich tapestry of Nordic culture, groundbreaking collective Heilung are a musical force unlike any other. Entwining theatrical rituals with mesmerizing sonic undertones, Heilung have quickly powered to the upper echelon of global performers with a look and sound difficult to describe and even more difficult to behold. But…

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Confronting Your Mortality With JACK BERGIN From VOID OF VISION 20:41

10h ago20:41

20:41

Melbourne metal outfit Void Of Vision have flown the flag for Australian music for over a decade; the quintessential underdog that remains humble and unassuming despite having more than enough heart to claim whatever patch of turf they, in the minds of most observers, deserved. Rather than restricting themselves and overstaying the musical welcome …

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Sonic Suffocation With LEE JENNINGS From THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT 14:50

8d ago14:50

14:50

So much is made of the sophomore album syndrome with bands, especially the belief that a second album can often be the making or breaking of a band in terms of longevity and success. Although personally I have never favoured that belief - good music is good music whether it's your first, second, third or fourth album - there are many bands who have…

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Metallic Realms With MARCO LERITANO From CRYPT CRAWLER 16:09

1d ago16:09

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Out of all the music genres, sub-genres and classifications that, for some reason, people feel compelled to label bands with in the modern age, there is one - and one alone - that commands instant respect. One which sums up everything you want or need to know about a band in just two simple words. Old school. If a band is referred to as old school …

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Confronting Your Fears With LIZI MCINTOSH From THE BEAUTIFUL MONUMENT 22:18

2d ago22:18

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Rising Australian talent The Beautiful Monument have somehow managed to tap into that elusive reservoir of musical expression that is tantalisingly close for every band and artist, but also ever elusive to most. By blending shades of light with lashings of heaviness and combining them with enough attitude and rebelliousness to be just shy of danger…

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Room To Breathe With JORDAN DREYER From LA DISPUTE 16:08

2d ago16:08

16:08

Quiet and unassuming, Grand Rapids, Michigan post-hardcore outfit LA Dispute are a volcanic force of musical nature, shunning expectations in favour of experimentation and personal growth. Over four full length albums, the band have pushed themselves in whatever direction their music has led them, incorporating new soundscapes, tones and structures…

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Rack 'Em Up With DAVID YOW From THE JESUS LIZARD 15:24

6d ago15:24

15:24

Lovingly referred to as one of the leading noise bands of all time, US rock outfit The Jesus Lizard are putting their long-suffering fans out of their misery this Friday, September 13, when they drop their first album in 26 years, Rack. Known for their energetic and off-the-cuff live performances as much as their music, The Jesus Lizard managed to …

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Rivers Of Rock With MISH DAVIE & JEROME SMITH From HER 26:03

12d ago26:03

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Dynamic rock outfit HER have been steadily building a name for themselves on the Australian music scene, with their infectious blending of rock and blues-infused grunge goodness finally getting the band national recognition following the release of their latest EP, Toe Rag. With members having played with and shared stages with the likes of The Scr…

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When The Weed Meets The Speed With WEEDEATER 8:32

8d ago8:32

8:32

Interview by Kris Peters, After managing to steer clear of this side of the world since 2016, North Carolina stoner/sludge/doom outfit Weedeater have declared 2024 the year of the Weed as they prepare to traverse Australia with their good mates King Parrot for the When The Weed Meets The Speed Australian Tour kicking off on November 6. No strangers…

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Say Hello To Rockview With CHRIS DEMAKES From LESS THAN JAKE 20:14

10d ago20:14

20:14

Interview by Kris Peters Less Than Jake have played a massive role in the continued success of ska-infused punk since first bursting onto the scene in 1992. While their first two albums Pezcore and Losing Streak laid the platform for Less Than Jake, it was their 1998 album Hello Rockview that solidified their growing stature and propelled them from…

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The Virtues Of Extremities With HENRY COX From BOSTON MANOR 14:54

14d ago14:54

14:54

Interview by Kris Peters British rock outfit Boston Manor are gearing up for the release of their new album, Sundiver, which will hit the airwaves on September 6. Celebrating new beginnings, second chances and rebirth, Sundiver is the next chapter of a story that began with the 2022 album Datura, but, unlike the bleaker undertones of that record, S…

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Stripped Back And Raw With MAT ROBINS From CICADASTONE 13:05

14d ago13:05

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Earlier this year Melbourne rock outfit Cicadastone released their third album, Future Echoes. An album that typified Cicadastone's sound, Future Echoes was also the band's first album under new label XMusic and solidified Cicadastone's reputation as a musical star on the rise. Creating a hybrid of rock and grunge that is accentuated by a fresh, mo…

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Finding Solace In Madness With CLAUDIO SANCHEZ From COHEED & CAMBRIA 18:48

14d ago18:48

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Coheed & Cambria are possibly one of the most important bands to emerge in this generation. Essentially a progressive metal outfit, Coheed & Cambria are also a fully immersive sonic beacon of hope in a world that is too often void of such feelings. While musically the New York based prog rock icons sing about lands and situations that are bathed in…

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Going For Broke With JOSHUA COTTREAU From FANGZ 18:14

15d ago18:14

18:14

Sydney punk reprobates FANGZ are in the thick of things of late. They just recently finished a massive national run as support to Cancer Bats, and have been busying themselves with releasing new music and generally making life a party wherever they go. True Aussie legends in their own right, FANGZ are a fresh band with an old-school mentality. They…

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Making Some Noise With ISAAC WASILIEV From MUZZLE 6:20

23d ago6:20

6:20

Interview by Kris Peters Brisbane, it's that time of year again! The annual celebration of music that is BigSound is just around the corner, with the music event that stops the nation set down for the Fortitude Valley from September 3 to 6. It is difficult to comprehend the vast array of benefits BigSound has for artists, music lovers and music ind…

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The Absence Of Light With EDDIE BERG From IMMINENCE 9:57

17d ago9:57

9:57

Interview by Kris Peters Good Things Festival is back for another year, and that can only mean one thing. More world class live acts! Featuring the likes of KORN, Kerry King, SUM 41, Billy Corgan, Electric Callboy, Mastodon, Jet, The Gaslight Anthem and more, GT24 is already shaping up as an absolute cracker. But, of course, one of the best things …

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Striking A Nerve With NIAM HEGARTY From DENTAL PLAN 10:21

18d ago10:21

10:21

Interview by Kris Peters After dropping two EP's in quick succession towards the end of the last decade, Melbourne indie-punk outfit Dental Plan decided to take their time with their next release, putting into effect not only their music interests and pedigrees, but also their growing knowledge of their craft. 2021 saw Dental Plan return with the b…

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Old School Mentality With CC From ALGOR MORTIS 13:41

18d ago13:41

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Interview by Kris Peters With the countdown to Necrosonic Festival at The Mansfield Tavern in Brisbane on August 31 now on, HEAVY thought it appropriate to introduce you to some of the bands playing on the day. Conjured by one of the dark architects behind the legendary Overcranked, Inferno and Dead of Winter Festivals, Necrosonic heralds a day fil…

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Finding Comfort In Grief With MANUEL GAGNEUX From ZEAL & ARDOR 15:22

24d ago15:22

15:22

Interview by Kris Peters To steal a line from their bio, "ZEAL & ARDOR isn’t just a band; it’s a living and breathing entity." Since announcing their arrival with 2017's album Devil Is Fine, Zeal & Ardor have transgressed almost every musical parameter known to man, exploring sonic realms through their music that have no right being disturbed, yet …

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Taming The Beast With STEVE HARRIS From BRITISH LION 16:49

20d ago16:49

16:49

Interview by Simon Russell-White It's appropriate to skip the fluff on this one, for goodness’ sake it's Steve Harris (Bass/ Keyboards) we're talking to here and the importance of his "other band" (insert laughter here) Iron Maiden needs no explanation and/or justification. The focus tonight? The band he helped put back together piece by piece... Y…

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The Agony And The Ecstacy With NATHAN From CRYPT 11:50

21d ago11:50

11:50

Interview by Kris Peters The Australian music scene was undeniably strong in the 1990s, with bands like Blood Duster, Dreamkillers, Armoured Angel and Damaged just to name a few carving a name for themselves in that era. It was a time before the internet, where bands had to promote themselves in a vastly different way, pasting posters onto telegrap…

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Shots Fired With DIEGO ATTINGER From BULLETBELT 14:45

21d ago14:45

14:45

Interview by Kris Peters Wellington thrash metal outfit Bulletbelt have made massive inroads over their 15 year existence, supporting bands of the calibre of Municipal Waste, Napalm Death, Carcass, Dragonforce, Venom Inc and Arch Enemy to name just a few. Their brand of metal is fast, brutal and uncompromising, a welcome relief in a musical landsca…

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Bending Around Corners With BRETT ISLAUB From REGIONALS 19:19

22d ago19:19

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Interview by Kris Peters Given the frenetic nature of the modern music industry and the avalanche of new songs and music bombarding consumers from every direction, it is of little surprise that new and emerging bands get drawn into the common misconception that more is better. More music means more opportunities means more new fans. Or so many beli…

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Putting The Sting Back In Rock With DAN & LIZ From ALL GOOD THINGS 22:06

22d ago22:06

22:06

LA-based rock outfit All Good Things have been quiet since the breakthrough success of their 2021 album A Hope In Hell, which featured the global phenomenon For The Glory. After spending years honing their craft musically, the success of that album propelled the band into being an almost household name, setting them up for seemingly limitless possi…

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In Paiute Country: The Numa of Pyramid Lake 1:00:48

28d ago1:00:48

1:00:48

Allow us to introduce you to the people who called the Black Rock Desert “home” way before we did. This is your backstage pass to the original Burners of the Great Basin: The Pyramid Lake Paiute. Strap in for a road trip that's part history lesson, part cultural exchange, and essential listening for when you wonder, "Who lived here before we showed…

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A Crisis Of Reality With RORY MACLEAN From ST. SINNER 36:09

23d ago36:09

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Interview by Kris Peters Canberra metal outfit St. Sinner are amongst the emerging breed of acts who are increasingly shunning expectation in favour of growth and expression. With a sound that is constantly morphing into a hybrid of styles and genres, St. Sinner recently showcased their intentions with the EP Identity Crisis, containing eight songs…

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Rallying The Nation With BEN ZILLA From GOATZILLA 22:01

29d ago22:01

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Interview by Kris Peters Queensland hard hitters Goatzilla have managed to strike that elusive chord that blends thrash metal and punk together in an almost cohesive summoning of the forces of music that is almost irresistible when done right. It is hard to believe the band are approaching their ten-year anniversary of life on this planet, with the…

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No Apologies With JOSH TODD From BUCKCHERRY 29:25

1M ago29:25

29:25

Interview by Sam Spade from The Midnight Devils US rockers Buckcherry return to Australia this September for a run of shows hot on the heels of their massively successful new album Vol. 10 which came out earlier this year. Almost a quarter of a century after their debut self-titled album, Buckcherry are still the benchmark for good time party rock,…

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Escaping The Grind With TONEBONE From REMAINS 9:10

1M ago9:10

9:10

Melbourne grindcore/death metal outfit Remains are making their way to Queensland in the near future, nailing down one of thirty spots at the inaugural Necrosonic Festival to be held at Brisbane's Mansfield Tavern on August 31. Despite forming only five years ago, Remains have quickly built a formidable reputation on the live circuit, with the vast…

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Facing The Chop With TODD HANSEN From KING PARROT 18:48

1M ago18:48

18:48

Todd Hansen is one of those rare breed of musicians that is just plain nice. Almost too nice. Known, loved and respected for bashing the skins with bands like Headkase, The Berzerker, F.U.C and King Parrot, it is his contributions to things outside of and closely related to music that makes him not only a great skinsman but also a champion bloke. I…

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Structure From Chaos With LUKE FORD From MORTALITY 17:20

1M ago17:20

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Interview by Kris Peters Mortality changed the landscape of Australian heavy metal when they burst onto the local scene back in 1992. Powered by an aggressive blending of thrash, death and groove metal, the band quickly established themselves as not just a musical force, but also a devastating and brutal live act that bludgeoned every aural sense p…

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Toxic Treasures With MIKAILA & TEDDIE From YOURS TRULY 11:59

1M ago11:59

11:59

Interview by Kyra-Jade Coombs Sydney trio Yours Truly stamped themselves on the Australian music landscape with their impressive 2020 album Self Care, which was nominated for an ARIA for Best Hard Rock or Heavy album. Rather than rest on their laurels, the band attacked their craft with even more intent, spending 2023 touring Europe alongside You M…

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All Roads Lead To MUNDI MUNDI BASH With CHRIS CHENEY From THE LIVING END 19:04

1M ago19:04

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Interview by Kyra-Jade Coombs In my opinion, The Living End are a staple in the Australian music scene. They have graciously given us 8 albums and if you break them down over the years, you find hit after hit. Their debut album (self-titled) is one of those albums you can play start to finish and happily immerse yourself right into their music and …

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Wide Awake With LOZ From WHILE SHE SLEEPS 13:54

1M ago13:54

13:54

Interview by Kyra-Jade Coombs While She Sleeps are absolutely killing it lately. They’ve just gone on a huge run of summer festivals in the UK & EU to some of the biggest crowds they’ve ever played in front of. If you check out the videos on their socials or YouTube, they are HUGE. HEAVY had the chance to have a chat with their lead singer Loz abou…

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The Future of Burning Man 59:53

1M ago59:53

59:53

Marian Goodell, CEO of Burning Man Project, talks with a lively audience as part of Robot Heart’s Residency in Oakland, California. She is joined by Candace Locklear (aka Evil Pippi), Erin Douglas of the Black Burner Project, and Robot Heart’s Justin Schaffer and Satya Kamdar. It’s casual. It’s layered. It’s a room of Burners. What constitutes cult…

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Divine Wickedness With MATTHEW GREYWOLF From POWERWOLF 20:39

2M ago20:39

20:39

Interview by Kris Peters Twentieth-anniversary milestones are generally accepted as being more a celebration of the past leading into a future of unknowns than a stepping stone on the path to greater success. The old adage that you have paid your dues after two decades, coupled with the sense of personal achievement in staving off Father Time - alb…

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I Was Just Leaving... No Trace 54:45

2M ago54:45

54:45

Take a trip through the puzzle of porta-potties at a free-range event, highway happenings, and the new news about prep. This is deeper than “What is MOOP?” This is the ART of Leaving No Trace. It’s part of the Burning Man ethos, and it’s why Black Rock City is the world's largest Leave No Trace event. Now nearly 100 other Burning Man events around …

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Into The Abyss With DAVE SMITH From IMMORIUM 17:36

2M ago17:36

17:36

Interview by Kris Peters Australian melodic death outfit Immorium have laid the groundwork and put in the hard yards since forming in 2011. The very fact they are from one of this country's most isolated music playgrounds almost puts them behind the eightball from the start, but as the saying goes, build it and they will come. And come they have. O…

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Tangible results With BEN WARD From ORANGE GOBLIN 17:04

2M ago17:04

17:04

Interview by Kris Peters UK metal outfit Orange Goblin are a band who has had to work hard for everything they have. Bloody hard. Formed in 1995 and born into a musical landscape already dominated by bands such as Black Sabbath, Trouble, Saint Vitus, The Obsessed, Pentagram, Cathedral, Danzig, Monster Magnet and Kyuss, Orange Goblin spent many of t…

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The Abrasive Nature Of Music With TOMYE & ASH From THIS POINT FORWARD 13:12

2M ago13:12

13:12

Interview by Kris Peters Three songs into their career, and Melbourne post-hardcore outfit This Point Forward are already making an impression. Generally newer bands aim to stick to one market and/or specification in the early stages, wanting to serve up enough quality - yet safe - material to establish a fan base then build from there. Following t…

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Family Values With BRENNAN & AUSTIN MILETO From SISTERS DOLL 22:16

2M ago22:16

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Interview by Kris Peters While the term family is often bandied about in the world of music, it is generally used as more of an affectionate term when used to describe the bond that develops between band members. Not often is it used in the literal term. But when it is, you can be sure that you are in for something special. Think Angus and Malcolm …

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Suffer No More With ED HARTWELL From BURY TOMORROW 9:11

2M ago9:11

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After selling out their own headlining tour of Australia just last year, British metalcore giants Bury Tomorrow have wasted little time in delivering on their promise to return. They will arrive back to these shores in August and September, playing alongside Spite, Bloom and Make Them Suffer as part of the Suffer Forever Australian Tour. Their last…

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Strength In Vulnerability With ZARZ From WHITEFORD 24:47

2M ago24:47

24:47

Whiteford deliver raw, passionate rock songs with a narrative of the ups and downs of love, celebration, loss and life, weaving elements of modern and classic rock with blues, layered with energy, emotion and delivered with soul. Having many years of on stage and in studio experience, they are ready to break out of the local scene and onto the fest…

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