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

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Winnerz Circle – ‘PLAY2WIN’ (Feat. J.O.Y.)
Since their inception in 2022, Adelaide’s Winnerz Circle have supported SPEED, The Amity Affliction and The Acacia Strain, as well as releasing a demo and a sampler of bone-crushing moshcore. Recently, the quartet unleashed a Split EP with Sydney’s J.O.Y. and the feature track ‘PLAY2WIN’ is a pummelling metallic hardcore uppercut with nu-metal nuances that will leave spectators bruised, battered and begging for repeat plays. The Hatebreed meets Cold World coalescence for the breakdown parts are devastating and the Earth will assuredly rumble from this brutal victory.
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Voice of Baceport
This Indonesian all-female rock trio have impressed Slash, Tom Morello and Flea with their heavy style of playing and rebellious nature; they have fast become a global sensation since the release of their debut album Retas in 2023. The three-piece will exhibit their musical enchantment to Adelaide for their debut visit and in all probability, they will do so with the same magnificence recently showcased at the Glastonbury Festival.
October 27 | Lion Arts Factory | Tickets via Moshtix
Heilung
The live experience of the neo-folk outfit Heilung is immeasurably spiritual; their “rituals” go beyond the idea of performances – they are an ethereal journey that incredibly transcend time. Having toured in 2023 and consequently selling out all three shows in Sydney and Melbourne, the enigmatic ritual collective has announced their ceremony will be unveiled in Adelaide for the very first time!
November 2 | Adelaide Entertainment Centre | Tickets via Ticketek
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Diamond Construct
This NSW-based outfit have brought new meaning to the idea of ExperiMetalcore; including a DJ/ Sampler into their creativity, their sound is exclusive and extraordinary and is a must-see in a live format.
October 12 | Lion Arts Factory | Tickets via Moshtix
NILE
For over three decades this death metal quintet have been educating the heavy metal legion of fans worldwide on Egyptology and with the release of their first new LP in five years, it is time to descend to their brutal underworld.
October 16 | The Gov | Tickets via Oztix
Steel Panther
Feel The Steel, Balls Out and On The Prowl are rather provocative titles for records that probably giveaway the sound orientation of LA’s Steel Panther; so if glam metal makes you ‘Party Like Tomorrow Is the End of the World’, the ‘Panther is your party animal.
October 21 | Adelaide Entertainment Centre | Tickets via Ticketek
The Augie March founder has announced 11 shows across October and November.
Love And Fortune arrives via Dot Dash Recordings/Remote Control this November.
Catch the Matchbox Twenty frontman performing solo at AEC Theatre in October.
The Julia Jacklin led band have released the singles ‘Change My Mind’ and ‘Dare To Fall In Love'‘.
Catch the American troubadour at UniBar Adelaide February 2026.
The German singer-songwriter will be supported by Australia’s own Mélancolia.
The track arrives as Corby gears up to support Teddy Swims on his upcoming Australian tour.
Support comes from Baltimore hardcore act End It and Sydney’s Secret World.
The Mountain follows 2023’s Cracker Island and features collaborations with Sparks, Yasiin Bey, Johnny Marr of the Smiths and more.
The band will now be heading our way in March 2026.
Cosmic Psychos’ twelfth studio album arrives I Really Like Beer on Friday November 7.
The singer-songwriter has extended her Songs & Stories Tour by another 26 dates.
The prestigious Mercury Prize is awarded to the best British and Irish album of 2025.
This tour marks The Mountain Goats’ first visit to Australia in nine years and their first trip to New Zealand in 16 years.
The tour marks Lacuna Coil’s first Australian headline tour in a decade.
Fit For An Autopsy return in January with support from Bodysnatcher (USA), Volatile Ways and Pain Body.
TOWNHOUSE’s new single is taken from their upcoming EP, Look At Me Now.
The news comes as the Sydney rock trio reveals they have a new single on the way.
The single arrives after her recent collaboration with Little Simz, ‘Enough’.
Hooky and co will perform the New Order album Get Ready in its entirety.
The destructive deathcore act will be supported by Pennsylvania’s Varials and local heavyweights DIESECT.
The track is taken from Baker Boy’s upcoming sophomore album, DJANDJAY.
The country artist has also released new single, ‘Look At Me Now’.
James Geue gets down with what’s happening in SA when it comes to hip-hop, house and techno.
The Brizzy trio have also shared rollicking new single, ‘REAL LOVE’.
The album includes the recent singles ‘End of Summer’ and ‘Loser’.
American rockers Evanescence are playing Perth, Melbourne and Sydney this October and November.
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This is the first time the historic opera AIDA will be performed outside of Verona, Italy.