“Through the Eyes of the Mirror” - Murder Sermon
Murder Sermon have never exactly been subtle, but their new single Through the Eyes of the Mirror makes it crystal clear: they’re ready to push themselves into uncharted territory. Born out of Rouen’s fiery underground, the French metal outfit is sharpening its sound into something heavier, faster, and meaner than anything they’ve dropped before. It’s not just another single—it’s the first strike in what promises to be their most intense era yet, with a full album due in early 2026.
“Dark Days” - Machine on a Break
Sometimes a song doesn’t just sound heavy — it feels heavy, like the weight of its riffs and words is pressing down on your chest. That’s exactly the sensation you get when you put on “Dark Days”, the latest single from Canberra’s own pop-metal disruptor, Machine on a Break. Part confession, part battle cry, this track fuses pounding double-kick drums, serrated drop-tuned guitars, and unsettling synths into a piece of music that sounds as brooding as the story behind it.
“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.
“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.
‘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…