The Haunted

"It's most effective when referencing past glories... while melding them with potent hooks and fresh vitality."

"The reduced attendance detracted from the overall atmosphere, but the band ably persevered"

Riff-heavy channelling of their early melodic death meets Slayer-esque thrash.

Solid sounds overall but lacking a sense of diversity.

A debut album is as good a reason as any for a party, right?. In 2012, I was wandering around Brisbane during BIGSOUND trying to find my friend, when I heard an explosion of sound come from above me. I went into the Zoo, and this was the best decision I made all conference. Greeted with one hell of a show, super catchy songs, and crazy energetic live show, I was immediately hooked on Northeast Party House. Now this young Melbourne band are ready to really show you what they’ve got. They’ve done the groundwork, perfecting their live show, and have released one of the funkiest dance albums to come out of Australia this year. On Any Given Weekend (out now on Stop Start), featuring highlights The Haunted and, my personal favourite, Youth Allowance, Northeast Party House offer up some seriously good jams that would actually suit quite well as a party soundtrack. Take my word for it – you’re NOT going to want to miss their upcoming tour. Check out our recent interview with one of the dudes o

The Swedish metal lords are ready and rearing to go

More thrash for your cash.