Heavy Round Up: November 2026

You Should Listen To

Twist of Fate – 'Torn Apart'

"Fuck fascists, fuck Nazis, fuck Zionists, free Palestine." This is the impassioned message Twist of Fate shares with countless people around the globe. This inspired intensity also erupts from the quartet's metallic hardcore soundscape. 'Torn Apart' commences with a jagged punk introduction, then leads into a chaotic hardcore viciousness that Splitknuckle would admire before unleashing a colossal breakdown. Musical transitions inviting stage dives, circle pits and ninja-mosh moves are beyond thrilling – this is undeniably world-class hardcore, and the message MUST BE HEARD.

You Should See

Nytt Land

Siberian shamanic dark folk is an auditory panorama not often heard in our day-to-day lives, but its distinctiveness is well worth the discovery. Kalachinsk's Nytt Land were due to perform in Australia last year, but multi-instrumentalist Anatoly Pakhalenko suffered unforeseen health issues, resulting in the tour’s delay. Nevertheless, the ritualistic folk husband-and-wife duo are visiting our shores to enlighten our spirits, with Norway's Mortiis and Sydney's Tir.

November 22 | Ed Castle | Tickets

Haywire

The Note recently articulated that, "Haywire had seized Adelaide in punk music splendour, and we embraced their positivity and vivacity wholeheartedly", during Haywire's recent performance with Poison the Well earlier this year. These fun-filled Bostonian punks are making the voyage to our shores again, with their new album I DON’T WANNA SAY GOODBYE creating happy havoc throughout the world. 'GET STEPPIN' to Jive for a posicore night to remember.

November 24 | Jive | Tickets

Four More

Iron Maiden

English heavy metal royalty Iron Maiden are capitalising on their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction by 'Running Free' and WILD again in Australia.

November 11 | AEC Arena | Tickets

Killswitch Engage

"…Killswitch Engage are a band to be reckoned with in the live arena." – Distorted Sound Magazine. The masterminds of melodic metalcore will mystify – BE THERE!

November 12 | Hindley Street Music Hall | Tickets

618 Fest

Day of Contempt, Nicolas Cage Fighter, Algor Mortis, Ends in Tragedy, Through Closed Eyes, Bloodsport, Barriers, Hammer618, Forge, Win Big and Success; truly unmissable.

November 21 | Lion Arts Factory | Tickets

Chiodos

Michigan's progressive post-hardcore outfit Chiodos altered the trajectory of the subgenre’s realm with their stunning debut All's Well That Ends Well – enjoy it in full.

November 26 | The Gov | CANCELLED