January 2025: Heavy Round Up

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

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you should LISTEN to

Connections – ‘Façade’

“Hold Tight!” vocalist Felicia Tassone screeches as Connections escalate their shimmering electro-pop to a trance-prog-metal explosion. What a flawlessly suiting lyrical message for this artistic venture. 'Façade' is delightfully delicate in tone, but the darkness in its poetic expression is similar to London’s esOterica. The single follows a loud-quiet dynamic, with Felicia magically moving between charming croons and unnerving roars before concluding with a haunting techno dissolution. What a remarkable ride.

You Should See

Blind Girls

Last year was one for the history books for Gold Coast’s blackened screamo noisecore outfit Blind Girls. The band released their third album, An Exit Exists, toured Australia with Touché Amoré, dropped by Adelaide with Mindsnare and left a path of destruction in the USA. Their showcases are fantastic and a must-see if you enjoy hyperenergetic live music.

January 25 | Crown & Anchor | Tickets via Moshtix

You Me At Six

Not known for being a heavy band per se, but these bustling Brits have collaborated with Parkway Drive and Bring Me The Horizon previously, creating masterful metal magic. The quintet will be performing their ‘Deep Cuts’ in Australia one last time before they disband, with Cardiff’s Holding Absence there to make this last appearance ‘Beyond Belief’.

January 29 | The Gov | Tickets via Oztix

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HammerFall

Sweden’s power metal titans, HammerFall, are smashing Australia with their metal for the first time!

January 15 | Lion Arts Factory | Tickets via Moshtix

I’m Not a Burden Festival

Freedom Of Fear will be headlining a stacked summer lineup that helps raise awareness for mental health.

January 18 | UniBar Adelaide | Tickets via Moshtix  

SPEED

Sydney’s SPEED are flying the Australian hardcore flag. Get ready to slam dance with the superstars.

January 19 | Lion Arts Factory | SOLD OUT

I See Stars

Hypermetal pioneers I See Stars (US) will dazzle Adelaide for the first time in 14 years this January.

January 23 | UniBar | Postponed

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