May 2026: Heavy Round Up

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

You should LISTEN to

alt. – ‘They’ve Always Lived In The Castle’

“Evolution is a process of constant branching and expansion.” – Stephen Jay Gould. Discussing music with a quote from the “Living Legend” (US Library of Congress) of palaeontology might seem peculiar, but this statement is excitedly where post-hardcore-adventurers alt. have found themselves with ‘They’ve Always Lived In The Castle’. This is an astounding evolution. Branching into areas of deathened prog-metal, rapcore and electronica (the Public Domain sampling is phenomenal), the expansion the quintet has undertaken is monumental. Annisokay, meet your match.

You Should See

Ulcerate

“…The balance of harshness and dark serenity is almost unmatched.” – D. Rodriguez, Lambgoat. New Zealand’s Ulcerate’s atmospheric extreme metal is prestigious. Enlaced into their epically jarring deathened post metal, there is an underlying gloom-driven melodic exquisiteness that is truly enchanting. The trio are concluding the touring cycle for their latest opus Cutting the Throat of God, and considering the band’s long absences from Adelaide, this is not to be missed.

May 7 | The Ed Castle | Tickets

Loathe

Effortlessly and magically fusing alternative metal, electropunk, shoegaze, synth-rock, djent metal, nu metalcore and more into a fascinating musical hybrid is Liverpool’s Loathe. The quartet’s last visit to Adelaide was supporting nu metal icons KoЯn, but this venture is the four-piece’s first headline run down under. Loathe’s last full-length was released over five years ago, therefore, the hope for new music on this crusade and in the near future is beyond exciting!

May 11 | The Gov | Tickets

Four MORE

Hellions

A decade ago, Hellions redefined Australian hardcore with their masterpiece Opera Oblivia. Thankfully, they are again invading stages to celebrate the LP.

May 8 | The Gov | Tickets

Enter Shakari

Electronicore architects Enter Shikari have been dance-destroying venues for over 20 years. Their new LP dropped in April, so ‘Hectic’ times are guaranteed.

May 16 | Hindley Street Music Hall | Tickets

Fear Factory

Industrial metal leaders Fear Factory are returning after blitzing audiences with their performance at the 2024 Froth & Fury festival.

May 21 | The Gov | Tickets

Barriers

Members of Embodiment 12:14, Cry Murder, and Truth Corroded have united to create post-metal outfit Barriers; their ‘Bloodbound’ launch is necessary to witness.

May 29 | The Ed Castle | Tickets