Words: Shannon-Lee Sloane – The Colourful Writer Pix by Tom Wilson thanks to Sense Music Media Emotions were running high on Friday night as Brisbane’s hardcore groove metal masters Massic took to the stage for their final live performance. Their final show. The end of an era. The last hurrah from a band that will […] …Continue Reading

Words: Shannon-Lee Sloane – The Colourful Writer 10 years of all things HEAVY all via one solid platform; Heavy Magazine. The mag has been a staple in many heavy music fans’ lives, keeping us up to date on all things metal, rock, punk and more. A place for bands and musicians to showcase their music […] …Continue Reading

VIEW HEAVY AUSTRALIAN ARTISTS DIGIMAG #44 HERE There’s plenty happening on the local metal front this week, with Minus Life featuring on the cover speaking with Simon Russell-White, who is making a mini comeback of sorts with HEAVY. We also speak with The Dreadful Tides and Mermaid Waters about their new music, plus Shannon-Lee Sloane […] …Continue Reading

With so many concerts and music festivals falling victim to the unpredictable nature of COVID and the domino effect of lockdowns and venue closures and restrictions, the Australian public has been starved of live music in Australia for coming on to 18 months. It is a situation and realisation that has seen many promotors reluctant […] …Continue Reading

 
After falling victim to COVID last year Brisbane’s Moondoll Music Festival returns in 2021 with renewed focus and a new venue and promises to be one of the festival events of the year on the Australian calendar.
 
Featuring the cream of musical talent from Australia and New Zealand, this year Moondoll expands to include two stages –  the Heavy Mag/Rock Arena Stage and the Good Call Live/Garden Room Stage.
Continue reading MOONDOLL MUSIC FESTIVAL Set To Rock Brisbane at HEAVY Magazine – Rock, Punk, Metal Music & Beyond. …Continue Reading

 
Frankenbok will be making their first live appearance in Brisbane in over two years when they return to headline the Moondoll Music Festival at the Mansfield Tavern on July 10.
 
Run by The Colourful Writer and Good Call Live and proudly supported by HEAVY, Moondoll this year moves to the expansive stages of the Mansfield Tavern with a full day of live entertainment across two stages
 
Also announced in the first release was The Billie Ray Rebellion, The Wrath, PistonFist, The Crypt Daddies, Muules, Mitch,Please, Distorted Views and more!
Continue reading FRANKENBOK Announce QLD Shows at HEAVY Magazine – Rock, Punk, Metal Music & Beyond. …Continue Reading

 
The wrap up is in from Si-Fest 2021 which was recently held at the Mansfield Tavern.
 
The event, of course, was a benefit for local metal identity Simon Russell-White and didn’t it prove what a lovable and affable young gent he is!
 
Over 200 people converged on the Mansfield to not only show…Continue Reading

 
Si-Fest is upon us!
 
This Saturday night, February 20, sees the Brisbane metal community unite to pay respects and raise money for Simon Russell-White, vocalist from local outfit Massic, who suffered a near-fatal heart complication late last year.
 
That Simon is still with us is a miracle in itself, but with life-saving open-heart…Continue Reading