Melbourne instrumental prog metal duo The Archanan have release new EP, Catacomb.

German black/death metal trio HKSPK will release their second album Heimkehr this September, delivering eight tracks that move from violent bursts into darker explorations of memory, comradeship and loss.

Hills Like White Lions will release their third album Canary this October, pairing atmospheric post-metal with a sci-fi story exploring growing up, fear and change.

Electric Callboy’s new album TANZNEID is out now, bringing together metalcore, EDM, pop and pure chaos ahead of their Australian tour this September.

Blinder’s debut EP Low-Res lands August 11

Froth & Fury drops its first wave for 30 January 2027: Clutch, Carpenter Brut, Alpha Wolf, Igorrr, Propagandhi, Corrosion of Conformity and more, plus new pathways for SA artists.

The Hellacopters and Gluecifer are joining forces for four Australian shows in March 2027, bringing the Respect The Rock tour to Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide.

Destruction of the Healer have unveiled ‘Sekhmet’, the second single from their upcoming album A Universe Bereaved, due out July 9.

August Burns Red have released Season Of Surrender, a heavy new album featuring guests from Polaris and Make Them Suffer, plus a visualiser for "Cerebral Malfunction". Touring Australia/NZ in Sept–Oct.

Electric Callboy have released "Let The Good Times Roll" featuring The Offspring's Dexter Holland and a cameo-filled video; new album TANZNEID lands August 7 ahead of an Australia tour.

Mastodon return with "Your Ghost Again", a crushing, melodic single born from a difficult year; the band also announced the Poisonous Weapons North American tour with Deafheaven and Alcest.

Swedish rockers Graveyard reveal Fever, their seventh album, a grittier, blues-soaked return produced in-house and mixed by Pelle Gunnerfeldt, arriving October 9, 2026.

Class Traitor and Lily of the Valley have revealed support lineups for their 'The Images Aren't Mine' tour, with local acts joining six shows across Victoria and NSW.

Wage War have upgraded their Melbourne date to The Forum as tickets surge; the Florida metalcore band bring new EP It Calls Me By Name with Orthodox and HEAVENSGATE on their July–August Australia run.

Sepultura will play their final career show on 7 November 2026 at Mercado Livre Arena Pacaembu in São Paulo, with guests including Metal Allegiance, Krisiun and Sacred Reich.

A second Melbourne show has been added after Killswitch Engage’s first Forum Theatre date sold out.