March 2026: Heavy Round Up

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

You should LISTEN to

Collapse – ‘For Eyes Not Always Open, Truth Remains A Lie’

“Truth remains A LIE!” is the brilliantly bellowed statement from Collapse’s frontman Heath Ross Chapman, which demands attention on this hardcore epic. The amazing assertion is incredibly informed by mental health awareness and is unquestionably worth screaming about. Collapse is embracing hardcore’s earlier eras, aligned with Maine’s Outbreak and Comeback Kid’s Wake The Dead LP. The melodic explorations and gritty punk-folk wanderings create a captivating atmosphere, but it is the concluding blistering breakdown that conveys those four powerful words brutifully.

You Should See

A Wilhelm Scream

“‘No somos los únicos, pero sí los mejores’ (we’re not the only ones, but we are the best). I think that same slogan applies to A Wilhelm Scream’s music.” – Everything Is Noise, 2024. It’s a bold statement, but it is assuredly difficult to argue with. Massachusetts’ melodic hardcore royalty AWS are coming back to Australia and celebrating their eighth studio album, Cheap Heat. This will be a SCREAM!

March 7 | The Ed Castle | Tickets

EIVØR

Ms Pálsdóttir is probably best known for her soundtrack work on Netflix’s critically acclaimed TV series The Last Kingdom, but the Faroese songstress also has ten solo studio albums, acting credits, and has won an abundance of awards, including the esteemed Nordic Council Music Prize in 2021. The Nordic-art-folktronica prodigy is returning after supporting NeoFolk trailblazers Heilung in 2024, for her own headline shows. Prepare to be dazzled.

March 18 | The Gov | Tickets

Four MORE

Linkin Park

July 20, 2017, was a heartbreaking day felt worldwide with the passing of Chester Bennington. Emily Armstrong has thankfully filled ‘The Emptiness Machine’ – be there!

March 12 | AEC Arena | Tickets

BABYMETAL

“Kawaii metal” is a peculiar fusion of J-Pop and Metal, but Japan’s BABYMETAL have collaborated with Tom Morrello, Spiritbox and more. ‘Metalizm’ is their aura.

March 14 | AEC Theatre | SOLD OUT

Sepultura

After 40 years of performing their spectacular world groove metal, Brazil’s luminaries Sepultura are touring for the ‘Last Time’. Scream “adeus” with them.

March 23 | The Gov | Tickets

Anthrax

Alongside Metallica, Megadeth and Slayer, NYC’s Anthrax are an esteemed part of Thrash Metal’s “Big Four”. The Grammy-nominated band are back to ‘Bring The Noise’.

March 25 | Hindley Street Music Hall | Tickets