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ALBUM REVIEW: BABYMETAL – Metal Forth
Review by Alastair Butterworth Released 8 August Universal Music BABYMETAL have become a known name in the metal community over the last 15 years for their blend of kawaii and metal. Their new album METAL FORTH explores the future of metal as envisioned by Babymetal that pushes the genre into new territories with stunning collaborations…
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ALBUM REVIEW: Fit For A King – Lonely God
Released 1 August Solid State Records A band who is progressing metalcore ever so consistently whilst staying true to their roots is Fit For A King. The Texas ‘core kings are back for their eighth LP, Lonely God and it’s poised to make an impact across the Australian heavy music community in the lead up…
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ALBUM REVIEW: Michael Clifford – SIDEQUEST
Review by Luci Scott Released 25 July Hopeless Records After more than a decade as one-fourth of 5 Seconds of Summer, Michael Clifford steps out from behind the curtain with SIDEQUEST, a bold and deeply personal debut that proves he is more than ready to stand on his own. This record is not just a…
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ALBUM REVIEW: Hot Milk – Corporation P.O.P
Released: 27 June Music For Nations/Sony Music Manchester emo-pop trailblazers Hot Milk return this week with their sophomore album, Corporation P.O.P. On their boldest release yet, Han Mee and James Shaw launch into a new era that fuses biting social commentary with a deeper dive into darker emotional terrain. The result? It’s their most distinct…
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ALBUM REVIEW: Sleep Token – Even in Arcadia
Review by Luci Scott Released 9 May Sony Music I’ve seen Sleep Token live twice now – first at The Triffid in 2023, and then at JohnCain Arena in 2024 when they supported Bring Me the Horizon. Both times feltmore like spiritual experiences than gigs. But somehow, nothing prepared me forEven in Arcadia. This album…
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ALBUM REVIEW: Thornhill – BODIES
Released 4 April 2025 UNFD Thornhill’s BODIES makes you want to cry, scream, and hook up with your ex all at once. And that’s kind of the point. This isn’t a safe follow-up to Heroine. It’s Thornhill completely unfiltered — impulsive, chaotic, and painfully honest. From the second ‘DIESEL‘ kicks in, the band sound like they’ve ripped up…
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ALBUM REVIEW: Underoath – The Place After This One
Released: 28 March 2025 MNRK Records Underoath are back. The Place After This One sees the band take on a bolder stance in 2025, carrying that iconic sound from 2004’s They’re Only Chasing Safety. Over 12 tracks, the Florida-based band have produced one of the loudest, anthemic rock records we’ll see in 2025 and you…
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ALBUM REVIEW: L.S. Dunes – Violet
Released 31 January 2025 Fantasy Records Ever since L.S. Dunes introduced themselves to the world back in 2022 with debut Past Lives, they’ve instilled a newfound growth and sound in contemporary emo/rock. A combination of chaos and calm in the best way, they’re honing in on their past glories and devising dreamy new melodies and…
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ALBUM REVIEW: Ocean Grove – ODDWORLD
Released 22 November ODDWORLD Records/Sharptone Records Melbourne’s Ocean Grove have risen to prominence in the last five years and it’s largely due to their unorthodox metalcore styles and multi-layered musical spheres. Dale Tanner, Sam Bassall and Twiggy Hunter are the perfect example of a trio who combine their talents in hot pursuit of producing a…
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ALBUM REVIEW: RedHook – MUTATION
Released: 22 November Independent There’s something in the water in Sydney. RedHook’s sophomore album Mutation is here to reinforce that. Their debut album, Postcards From A Living Hell, being so well received critically, hasn’t stopped the band coming out with a follow up so quickly. The 11-track, genre-twisting, album builds upon the existing foundations that…
