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Currently flying the Tasmanian flag for heavy metal, Atra Vetosus have put together a release worthy of approbation. The 2013 release,Voices From The Eternal Night, tells a story of a dissonance, debauchery and darkness... read the rest on Metal Obsession http://www.metalobsession.net/2013/05/11/atra-vetosus-voices-from-the-eternal-night/ Published

The unhinged maxi-EP titledThe Poisoner from Cauldron Black Ram deforms and crushes everything you know about heavy... read the rest at Metal Obsession http://www.metalobsession.net/2013/05/11/cauldron-black-ram-the-poisoner/ Published by Metal Obsession 

Photo by Gavin Maclean For a Sunday evening, Metropolis in Fremantle was alive. The bloodstock of youthful and mature metal heads lined up on the side pavements like junior scholars waiting for the recess bell except these folks were anticipating a show. Not just any show but a demonstration

Although none of us knew it back then in 2011, Witch Mountain was just beginning their summit in the music industry. Their 2011 release South Of Salem received applauding reviews. However it is Witch Mountain’s follow-up album... read the rest on

Durban based metal trio, Strage, released a refreshing album in early 2012. Titled The Fire In Hell, the album drags the listener through an open field of bizarre emotions and exposed sharp edges. Of course, that is just my interpretation. This is what strikes as... read the rest on MusicReview http://www.musicreview.co.za/2012/11/02/review-strage-the-fire-in-hell/ Published

MusicReview interviews Josie Field. Find out more about one of SA’s best and most creative songwriters. From the getting what you want out of life, to the differences between performing locally and internationally; Josie gives a glimpse of the person behind the music. Read the rest on MusicReview http://www.musicreview.co.za/2012/11/29/interview-josie-field/ Published

MusicReview caught up with Kruger from Planet Joy. Find out more about the band’s plans, visuals, artwork and the recording of Love Songs For The Loveless. Read the rest on MusicReview http://www.musicreview.co.za/2012/11/28/interview-planet-joy/ Published by MusicRevie

Follow these quick tips and tricks to help make sure that your band gets a good live sound and puts on a killer performance. Sound checking is an unpleasant task but it is absolutely vital to all parties involved. Think of the idea as foreplay before sex. The impact of the latter will

Expect head-banging injuries because this album is for keeps… “Soulless one, reaper of lives…Politician! Politician!” cackles Contrast The Water vocalist, Barry Drewett, on a track from the Perseverance. The album packs blood churning riffs, thunderous drum work and brusque vocals – yes,

ING - INGQUISITION In South Africa, the bloody-mindlessness of politics is rife. Ask any citizen to explain the political dilemmas and you will get a list beyond infinity but ask any citizen to explain what they are doing to stop the political quandary – you won’t get any answers except

BETH WINEGARNER Picture taken by  Carrie Breinholt Beth Winegarner, writer, novelist, poet, mother, and proud Heavy Metal lover chats to Air Guitar about women in metal, backward messages and what the journalism field really is all about.   Let me first ask

SABRINA RAMDOYAL Photo Taken By: Michelle Murphy http://www.mootography.com/ SABRINA RAMDOYAL Photographer, Artist and Proud Metalhead Sabrina Ramdoyal shares the highs and lows of being a a music photographer, the Slipknot moment that changed her life and Bloodstock Festival 2012! Please

DANIEL MARSICANO Music critic, Daniel Marsicano shares his side of the story about heavy metal music, that first listen to "Turn The Page" and how the internet has skewed our perception of journalism. You have been writing for several years in several formats and positions. Why did you choose

EDWARD BANCHS Edward Banchs tells Air Guitar about his book on African Heavy Metal, expresses his opinions on Pussy Riot and talks about his obsession with guitars! Please give a brief introduction of yourself? Well, I was raised in a small industrial city/town in Central

DYLAN ELLIS First and foremost, Dylan Ellis is a superb mentor, an excellent music producer, composer and a musician. Ellis has allowed for Air Guitar to once again pick his brains about the tough music industry, his passions and his bold decision to work with the first rock musician