“The Blacksmith Part I” - Veiled Arch
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“The Blacksmith Part I” - Veiled Arch

Australia has always had a reputation for birthing uncompromising rock bands that thrive on raw energy and fearless storytelling. Melbourne’s Veiled Arch proudly carry that torch, but they’re doing it with a fresh twist—melding heavy rock with metal, punk, groove, and a healthy dose of theatricality. “The Blacksmith Part I,” is a sonic saga, a mythological hammer strike that rattles the bones and sets the stage for something bigger than your average heavy rock single.

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“Crimson Desire” - Re:O
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“Crimson Desire” - Re:O

If you’ve been following Re:O for a while, you’ll know they’re no strangers to blending styles, moods, and cultural influences into something uniquely theirs. But with their ninth single, “Crimson Desire”, they’ve taken a step further down a heavier, darker path—one that trades some of their signature Japanese-inspired synth flourishes for raw, teeth-baring guitar riffs and an almost vampiric sense of hunger. And I mean that literally—the song’s central metaphor leans fully into imagery of vampirism, but not in a cheesy Halloween way. This is the bloodlust of ambition, the kind that keeps you chasing higher peaks even when you’ve sacrificed nearly everything to get where you are.

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‘Bad Mind’ by Awaiting Abigail: Review
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‘Bad Mind’ by Awaiting Abigail: Review

"Bad Mind" by metal newcomers Awaiting Abigail is a ferocious yet emotive anthem that explores the battle we face against our inner demons. With a heavy 7/4 groove and a massive halftime breakdown in the chorus, the song is a rallying cry to rise above life’s darkest moments. The verses take a step back to allow for introspection before the chorus kicks in with pure, unfiltered energy. The riffs are hard-hitting, the lyrics stick with you, and the soaring vocals bring it all together…

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