Iron Mind Share New Single ‘How You Get Down’ Ahead of Aussie Tour

‘How You Get Down’ is taken from the five-piece’s upcoming album, Test of the Iron Mind.

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Following on from the release of singles ‘Test of the Mind’ and ‘Solitary Realm’, Melbourne hardcore survivors Iron Mind have shared new track, ‘How You Get Down’.

An uppercut of groovy hardcore beats, ‘How You Get Down’ is a high-energy feast for the ears that’s sure to please longtime Iron Mind fans.

Taken from the band’s upcoming Test of the Iron Mind album, arriving June 13 via Last Ride Records/Flatspot Records (pre-order here or pre-save here), vocalist Sam Octigan had this to say about the song: “We’ve always been a band that champions scene involvement and contribution. That may have come in the form of a pit call, or a conversation at the merch table. Ultimately, hardcore is music for the youth and as we’re returning as somewhat elder statesmen with this record, we wanted to encapsulate that message in a song that was us speaking directly to the youth, the next generation.

“‘Show me how you get down!’ - meaning,  we don’t make the rules, we’re not hanging onto the old ways, we want to see the new breed. This is your scene, you create the culture, be empowered to do your thing. We want to be inspired by what you’re doing - so be empowered to do it!”

Produced by Otis Bennie (AWOL), recorded by Sam Johnston at The Black Lodge and mixed by Taylor Young at The Pit, Test of the Iron Mind is shaping up as Iron Mind’s best release yet.

Taking to the road this June and July on their first headline tour since 2014 in support of the record, Iron Mind have locked in eight dates across the nation, with support coming from fellow hardcore beasts The Chain and Melbourne’s powerful Horsepower.

The tour begins in Brisbane with concerts at Crowbar on Friday, June 13 and Sandgate Town Hall on Saturday, June 14. The tour continues with two Melbourne gigs at Howler on Friday, June 20 and Phoenix Youth Centre on Saturday, June 21, before Iron Mind travel to NSW for shows at Sydney’s Lansdowne Hotel on Thursday, June 26, and Newcastle’s Hamilton Station on Friday, June 27. The final two dates of the tour take place at Adelaide’s Jive on Friday, July 4 and Perth’s Lynott’s Lounge on Saturday, July 5.

Tickets for all shows are on sale now via lastriderecords.com.

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Making their name in 2009 with the release of their EP, The Sun Has Set, Iron Mind followed up with their 2011 debut album, Hell Split Wide Open, which was well received by the hardcore community.

Signing to Flatspot Records in 2014, Iron Mind unveiled their self-titled LP and hit the road, touring both nationally and internationally, sharing the stage with bands such as Turnstile, Terror, No Warning, and Harm’s Way.

Iron Mind went quiet for several years, performing the odd hometown show here and there, before returning in 2023 with Assume Your Ultimate Form.

Revitalised and ready to take on the world, Iron Mind are excited to share Test of the Iron Mind and perform for their Aussie fans this winter.

Catch Iron Mind at Jive on Friday, July 4. Tickets on sale now via moshtix.com.au. Test of the Iron Mind arrives June 13 via Last Ride Records/Flatspot Records. Pre-order here or pre-save here.

Iron Mind Test of the Iron Mind Live 25’ Australian Tour Dates

With The Chain* & Horsepower^

Friday, June 13  – Crowbar, Brisbane 18+ *

Saturday, June 14 – Sandgate Town Hall, Brisbane AA *

Friday, June 20 – Howler, Melbourne 18+ ^

Saturday, June 21  – Phoenix Youth Centre, Melbourne AA

Thursday, June 26 – Lansdowne Hotel, Sydney 18+ *^

Friday, June 27 – Hamilton Station, Newcastle 18+ *

Friday, July 4 – Jive, Adelaide 18+ ^

Saturday, July 5 – Lynott’s Lounge, Perth 18+ *^

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