Heavy Round Up: September 2026

You Should Listen To

Stabbitha and the Knifey Wifeys - 'Act Your Wage'

An intensifying guitar solo over punk-driven drums mesmerises spectators into a metallic euphoria, which elevates to hysteria as the volume increases. The composition then thrashes onwards with hardcore motivation, fusing Crypta and Pest Control’s soundscapes phenomenally. Is this the introduction to Arch Enemy’s blockbuster? Marvellously, it isn't. This is Stabbitha and the Knifey Wifeys, and they are here to stab magnificence into your ears. "No forgiveness," vocalist Sass Williams roars – the world will cherish this onslaught, accepting no apologies.

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You Should See

Strung Out

"…The sound and musicianship on Suburban Teenage Wasteland Blues is superb" – Scott Hefflon, Lollipop Magazine (1996). It is nearly impossible to believe that Strung Out's seminal second record, Suburban Teenage Wasteland Blues, is celebrating its 30th anniversary. The quintet was arguably well ahead of their time when they crafted the 13 quick-fire metallic punk anthems clocking in at under 33 minutes. The LP is truly timeless. Get ready for a 'Firecracker'!

September 18 | Lion Arts Factory | Tickets

HEALTH

Try to imagine a band motivated by an industrial soundscape, who exhibit a performance so incredibly powerful that it effortlessly moves

between adrenalised exhilaration and almost erotic euphoria – all within a heartbeat. That act is California's HEALTH. The tantalising trio are returning to Adelaide in celebration of their new album Conflict DLC – their previous visits Down Under have amassed numerous sold-out shows, including appearances at Laneway, Dark Mofo and Knotfest.

September 25 | The Gov | Tickets

Four More

Rocky's Pride and Joy

'A Place Unknown' is RP&J's new delightful doom-driven composition, and the quartet are commemorating this new single alongside new acts... andtheworld as well as Spitwater.

September 5 | The Hotel Metro | Tickets

Electric Callboy

This German electronicore sextet both mystify their observers in an electro-pop paradise, then adversely pulverises them with metalcore lunacy seconds later. Witness this insanity!

September 6 | AEC Arena | Tickets

Ocean Sleeper

Gippsland's Ocean Sleeper have undertaken their own pathway to metalcore success, now signed to USA's Rise Records. Their next chapter will be an oceanic awakening.

September 11 | Hindley Street Music Hall | Tickets

August Burns Red

August Burns Red are so advanced in prog-tech-metalcore that they created a subgenre entitled Salsacore. Prepare for ignition.

September 29 | The Gov | Tickets