February 2025: Heavy Round Up

Will Oakeshott goes to the dark side to gather up all things metal in South Australia…

you should LISTEN to

Outsider – ‘Shadows Still Linger’

“But I can’t bring you back!” Tom Drizners bellows in desperation in the introduction of this metalcore single. An onslaught of beatdown lunacy follows, from catastrophic chugging to machine-gun pulsations. A spoken-word interlude slows the heavy hysteria, which is similar to Colorado’s Mouth For War. Jarringly, an explosive breakdown inspired by Black Sheep Wall then devastates those willing to witness Outsider’s ruination. This song brings us back from the shadows.

You Should See

Sylosis

It’s been nearly 12 years since these tech-metalcore wizards were on our shores. But now, the quartet are back Down Under in tow with new material (three albums and an EP worth!). With guitarist/vocalist Josh Middleton back at the helm, the British metal titans have been ‘Born Anew’. Don't miss this gig, supported by AngelMaker (CAN).

February 12 | Lion Arts Factory | Tickets via Moshtix

Slipknot

With the cancellation of the Australian Download Festival in 2020, it was uncertain if we would ever have a heavy music festival Down Under again. Thankfully, a brutal brigade of masked metal maniacs called Slipknot brought their Knotfest to us in 2023. Now, in 2025, Adelaide will host the band’s only headline Australian show from this festival – do not wait on this!

March 4 | Adelaide Entertainment Centre | SOLD OUT

Four MORE

Sienna Skies

Having left Adelaideans in a ‘Mess’ at Froth & Fury, the Syndey-based metalcore madmen are returning to vanquish us on Valentine’s Day.

February 14 | Crown & Anchor | Tickets via Oztix

Jinjer

Australia will be the second international region to celebrate the powerful poetic journey of Jinjer’s forthcoming LP Duél!

February 26 | Hindley St Music Hall | Tickets via Moshtix

Millencolin & Pennywise

For Millencolin and Pennywise, Australia is undoubtedly their Home From Home. Their shows are fantastically frenzied ‘Every Time’.

March 1 | Pirate Life Brewing | SOLD OUT

Left To Die

Death metal pioneers DETAH never toured Oz due to its founder’s untimely passing, but tribute band Left To Die` keeps the fire alive at this gig.

March 5 | Jive | Moshtix