In our fast-changing world where sports, travel and gigs are being cancelled, where are the heroes that will lead us through this crisis? Riding into town on the eve of apocalypse are the Four Horseman dressed in white known as The Darkness, as part of their—prophetically titled—‘Easter Is Cancelled’ tour. Coming into battle first are our own, The Southern River Band, who attack with the sort of no-nonsense attitude you’d expect if you were transported to ’70s Australia. They start with the aptly titled ‘None Of Your Business,’ which begins a slew of rocking, heads-down boogie numbers from the ..read more

Listening to Kingswood’s third studio outing is like boarding a time machine and voyaging back through the history of rock, from Queens of the Stone Age to Hendrix and the Beatles. Juveniles, penned by song-writing duo Alex Laska and Fergus Linacre across three continents, is a kaleidoscope of sound. For a band renowned for its bombastic riffs, this is an eclectic release—and deliberately so. Juveniles seems designed for the age where the album matters less than the single, as the band rarely sticks to a sound for more than a couple of tracks; I suppose the same could be said for The Beatles ..read more

Photo location: Hi Lo Homestead Art Park T-shirt design: Prescott McCarthy Taking inspiration from the chance find of an old perfume bottle, the name ‘Moon Wind’ evokes thoughts of starry nights, cool breezes and little whimsy. While their moniker might convey a carefree demeanour, the message of Moon Wind Trading Co. is anything but. Co-founder Mieka May developed an interest in sustainability over a decade ago and, alongside her husband and business partner Prescott McCarthy, set up the desert lifestyle boutique in California’s Yucca Valley. Stocking both lifestyle and wellness products, t ..read more

Melbourne four-piece, Kingswood, have kicked off 2020 with a new single ‘Bittersweet’ in anticipation of their forthcoming album Juveniles, set to be released on 13th March. If you thought that was all, Kingswood are also set to take the stage this month for their next Australian tour. With an impressive array of associated acts, Kingswood have toured nationally with AC/DC, supported Aerosmith, and scored an ARIA nomination in 2014 for Best Rock Album. TEO had the pleasure of chatting to lead vocalist Fergus Linacre about their next chapter. TEO: A new single, an upcoming album and an upcomin ..read more

The legendary Wacken Metal Battle—the world’s largest heavy metal battle-of-the-bands—is making its triumphant debut in the great southern land, giving unsigned Australian metal acts the opportunity to battle it out for a spot at the world’s largest and greatest heavy metal festival: Wacken Open Air. 30 years have passed since the creation of Wacken Open Air and now going into its fourth decade, the holy grail of heavy metal has chosen Australia as its newest inclusion into the ranks of their fabled battle-of-the-bands. Wacken Open Air and national promoter Bailey Graham (Founder, Pinnacle Mu ..read more

The original godfather of shock rock, Ol’ Black Eyes himself, Alice Cooper is back in town. The often-imitated-but-never-bettered singer and self-proclaimed “vaudeville performer” is the embodiment of a musical living legend and, last night, he returned to Adelaide for the second show of his Aussie ‘Ol’ Black Eyes Is Back’ tour. Once feared for his wild and crazy antics yet also a performer on The Muppet Show, Alice’s performances are always a blueprint for what a rock show should be: pure entertainment. Entertainment is what we get, opening with MC50, Wayne Kramer’s continuation of the classi ..read more

In celebration of Alice Cooper and his crew landing on Australian soil for the ‘Ol’ Black Eyes Is Back’ 2020 Aussie tour, we’ve compiled a list of five facts about the 72-year-old shock rocker. Shows for the tour kick off tomorrow with special guests Airbourne along with MC50, featuring Wayne Kramer of the legendary MC5. 1. Alice Cooper’s star sign is Aquarius. 2. His given name at birth was Vincent Damon Furnier. 3. Alice’s 2020 Australian tour will be his 14th tour of Australia. 4. He has appeared—sometimes animated—in various films and TV episodes including: Diary of a Mad Housewife, Sext ..read more

Brazilian metal legends Sepultura will soon be dropping their 15th album Quadra. Reminiscent of the old Sepultura, this raw and morbid offering unites old-school members Andreas Kisser (guitar, vocals) and Paulo Xisto Pinto Jr. (bass) with frontman Derrick Leon Green and drummer Eloy Casagrande in what promises to be a powerful listening experience. Sepultura, as it is today, is the combination of decades of experience with youthful vigour. A refined beast, if you will. We catch up with Derrick L. Green who talks in depth about the album’s concept, the creative process, and fronting Sepultura ..read more

Following our ultimate muso gift guide, we’ve compiled a list of metalhead Christmas must-haves that we can sadly only pine for. 1. AC/DC-branded Bonbon Scotts 2. Behemoth-style nativity set Image: ‘Isenheimer Altar’ given the Behemoth treatment, painted by Sylwia Makris 3. Pentagram tree topper 4. Dissection carving knives 5. KISS-branded mistletoe 6. Candlemass mass candles   7. Bongripper mulled wine ..read more

It’s overwhelmingly close to Christmas Day and acquiring unique and meaningful gifts within budget is probably an equally overwhelming concept for most. Australians spend approximately $11 billion a year on Christmas gifts yet statistics indicate that over 20 million gifts received each year are actually unwanted. In an attempt to reduce wastage and offer genuine excitement to gift receivers, we’ve compiled a list of the ultimate gifts to get for the music enthusiast in your life. 1. CONCERT TICKETS Concert tickets may be a pricier option but gifting an experience reduces wastage and offers lo ..read more