June 2025: Heavy Round Up

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

You should LISTEN to

I CHOOSE VIOLENCE – ‘Human Effigy’

The Oxford Learner’s Dictionary defines an ‘effigy’ as ‘a model of a person that makes them look ugly’. If this practice required a soundtrack, deathcore would be exceptionally befitting. I CHOOSE VIOLENCE execute this noise monstrously well – Whisteria Cottage are a notable influence. However, where the outfit stands out is with their artistic endeavours utilising the incredible instru-METAL explorations of Russian Circles. The five-piece then unleash breakdowns of devastating ramifications that leave “the earth forever scarred”.

You Should See

Counterparts

Counterparts are returning to Australia to support their EP Heaven Let Them Die, which vocalist Brendan Murphy describes as “…raw, uncompromising, and unfiltered.” Their last visit was supporting ARCHITECTS at the AEC, but experiencing the Ontarians in an intimate venue will be a savage showcase for the ages. Portland’s rising metalcore maniacs Dying Wish and Melbourne’s Terminal Sleep are also along for the vicious venture.

June 12 | The Gov | Tickets

Testament

The last time Testament – San Francisco’s trailblazers of thrash – toured Down Under was in 2010! Since then, the quintet has unleashed three critically acclaimed and commercially successful albums, with their 14th LP due for release later this year. Considered part of the ‘Big Eight’ of thrash metal (along with Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, Anthrax, Exodus, Overkill and Death Angel), the five-piece are The Legacy metalheads need.

June 22 | The Gov | Tickets

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Ne Obliviscairs

Extreme metal sextet Ne Obliviscaris are back with a vengeance. They’ll perform their adored albums Citadel and Exul in full – how monu-METAL.

June 12 | Lion Arts Factory | Tickets

Dartz

New Zealand’s DARTZ head to Adelaide for their first headline show. These punk newcomers count Dune Rats and FIDLAR as fans – and soon to be you!

June 12 | Lowlife | Tickets

Graves

Wollongong’s metalcore madmen GRAVES are back from the dead and delivering destruction wherever the road takes them. They’ve invited Body Prison and Cultists to help eradicate Adelaide.

June 14 | Crown & Anchor | Tickets

Dirty Pagans

Having just toured in support of Deep Purple’s Glenn Hughes, Adelaide’s Dirty Pagans are back home to celebrate their new full-length Forever High.

June 28 | Jive | Tickets