March 2025: Heavy Round Up

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

you should LISTEN to

Life Pilot – ‘Mayflower’

‘Mayflower’ has five-piece Life Pilot showcasing their most cinematic and passionate work yet. A delicate post-rock introduction misdirects listeners before the post-metalcore explosion shocks them in a way that would make Norma Jean envious. Vocalist Angus Long is impressive, showcasing the extent of his vocal capabilities, while the band moves between serenity and psychosis in their sound. This is an enchanting colossal – climb aboard.

You Should See

Pallbearer

Doom metal dignitaries Pallbearer have finally included Adelaide in their Australian tour itinerary, celebrating their critically acclaimed fifth studio album, Mind Burns Alive (the previous two ventures in 2015 and 2017 excluded our tremendous town). Along for the journey are British sludge-metallers Conan, who will be sharing a sneak peek of their seventh LP, Violence Dimension, released on April 25, 2025.

March 13 | Lion Arts Factory | Tickets

Dethklok

This cult-favourite animated death metal band from TV show METALOCALYPSE describes themselves as, “like The Beatles, just a thousand times more dangerous and a billion times more stupid”. Intrigued? We are. Experience Dethklok’s groundbreaking efforts IRL in this show that sees their popular albums and celebrated animation converge in a live setting.

April 8 | Hindley Street Music Hall | Tickets

Four MORE

Balance and Composure

New Bloom Festival bypasses our city, but thankfully, festival act Balance and Composure return to Adelaide after their hiatus.

March 14 | Lion Arts Factory | Tickets

Hidden Intent & Headbore

Two of SA’s finest metal exports are bringing “double the troubling fun”, with both outfits launching their respected new albums on the same night!

March 21 | The Gov | Tickets

Guitar Wolf

Could you imagine music so fast and heavy that it’s flying? Japan’s self-professed “jet rock ’n’ roll” band will elevate you with their powerful garage noise-rock.

April 3 | Crown & Anchor | Tickets

Sex Pistols with Frank Carter

Sex Pistols refused to attend their Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame induction, but they accepted their invitation to rattle Australia with Frank Carter!

April 6 | Hindley Street Music Hall | Tickets