July 2025: Heavy Round Up
Will Oakeshott goes to the dark side to gather up all things metal in South Australia…
Image supplied
You should LISTEN to
Bong Coffin – ‘Sietchman’
As per the Dune universe, a “sietch” is a belowground encampment lived in by the Fremen people that provides shelter in dangerous times. A “sietchman” is in-all-probability a Fremen warrior, and in this doom metal epic by Bong Coffin, the desert soldier is about to undertake combat to defend his community. Incorporate a soundtrack that fuses the grand post-metal of Cult Of Luna, with elements of Black Sabbath to this imagery, there lies the perfect sandworm riding composition of magnificent monstrosity.
You Should See
Touché Amoré
Post hardcore trailblazers Touché Amoré are returning to Australia after their recent 2024 New Bloom Festival tour. The quintet returned to LA immediately following the venture to record their sixth studio album Spiral In A Straight Line with Ross Robinson. Metal Hammer’s Nik Young stated the LP “…perfects the art of blending raw emotion with intricate, thoughtful musicianship”. Gracing our shores alongside fellow Californians Militaire Gun, we can be sure the record hits hard.
July 18 | Lion Arts Factory | Tickets
FANGZ
After three EPs, a slew of mental singles and a touring schedule that would put airline pilots to shame, Sydney’s party punkers FANGZ are finally unleashing their debut album Shui – and celebrating it with their largest Australian jaunt yet! With antics such as breaking the world record for egg-eating, playing in three different capital cities in 24 hours, hosting their own festival and being a part of 2024’s Froth & Fury – the revelry will rock your teeth out!
July 26 | Austral Bandroom | Tickets
Four MORE
Heavy is the Crown Festival
Before the iconic venue closes, let Adelaide’s heaviest bring metallic devastation to the headbangers one last time.
July 11 | Crown & Anchor | Tickets
NO FACE NO CASE
The Czech Republic may be known for its castles and tennis players, but Prague’s NO FACE NO CASE is a new feature who will 'willow whip' Adelaide into oblivion.
July 12 | Crown & Anchor | Tickets
Hands Like Houses
Canberra’s Hands Like Houses were gloved for quite some time. The gloves are now off, and their new album Atmospherics is on display.
July 12 | UniBar Adelaide | Tickets
Atreyu
For US citizens, a 21st birthday would probably not result in waking up on the ‘Right Side Of The Bed’. For metalcore trendsetters Atreyu, their album The Curse has reached the same milestone.
July 13 | Lion Arts Factory | Sold Out
