May 2025: Heavy Round Up

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

You should LISTEN to

Devoidance – ‘Instability’

As per the BBC, the idiom to go “out with a bang” means something comes to an end successfully or impressively. For Devoidance, they have far exceeded this sentiment with their final release, Kill On Sight – the quartet have gone out with a HEADBANG haymaker of intensity. The EP’s second track, ‘Instability’, is a vicious demonstration of death-metalcore that would fit flawlessly on the next Deathwish Inc compilation. Fusing the delightful devastation of Heriot with the experimentation of Harm’s Way, the track’s way of saying “goodbye” never hurt so brutifully.

You Should See

The Offspring

Unquestionably, this long-serving pop-punk-rock quintet are not generally included in the heavy realm. But, their music is ingrained in a metal and hardcore mindset. Celebrating the release of their eleventh studio album, last year’s Supercharged, the five-piece return Down Under for an arena spectacular. They’ll be joined by special guests Simple Plan in Adelaide this month.

May 4 | Adelaide Entertainment Centre

Chelsea Wolfe

The idea that an artist can effortlessly switch between folk, gothic rock, witchtronica, doom, sludge and drone metal so magnificently seems out of this world. Thus perhaps, California’s Chelsea Wolfe is of another universe. Nevertheless, this majestic songwriter is undoubtedly a must-see, and with seven studio albums of mystical music to select from, you will be beyond captivated by her artistic charm.

May 27 | The Gov

Four MORE

Currents & Chelsea Grin

These two bands from the US, waving the metalcore and deathcore flags will co-headline a tour throughout Australia for the first time!

May 10 | The Gov

Insomnium & Onium Gatherum

After eight long years away from Australia, Finland’s blackened melodeath metal masters Insominum return.

May 11 | The Gov

LANDMVRKS

LANDMVRKS will bring their brilliant breakdowns from their latest opus, The Darkest Place I’ve Ever Been. Prepare for onslaught!

May 13 | Lion Arts Factory

Malevolence

UK’s Malevolence are Down Under in support of Australia’s own Grammy nominee, Alpha Wolf. However, they’re making a detour to the City of Churches for a special headline show.

May 22 | Jive