I Exist

"The only thing heftier than perennially shirtless, now sober main-man Matt Pike's past girth is the titanic Iommian riffs he effortlessly peeled off."

"The crowd went appropriately wild for the Australian masters of the riff."

The power of the riff compels thee.

"I think everyone’s goal with any band basically is to just try and not do things they have done before."

The sludge hardcore ensemble are back

One of Australia's most captivating bands deliver their magnum opus.

Hailing from the nation's capital, I Exist craft a brand of grim, sludge-influenced hardcore that's seen them grow a devoted following throughout Australia. Having just returned home from their debut European tour and with new album 'From Darkness' out late November, we catch up with guitarist Aaron Osborne to get the lowdown.

Black Breath left the stage having cemented their reputation as a live act not to be missed.

Big D & the Kids Table, King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard and I Exist to play at ACDC Lane

Canberra hardcore seven-piece (yes, seven-piece) I Exist have pledged their allegiance to the power of the riff. Mashing together a love of riff-driven hardcore with nods to 90s sludge metal bands like Eyehategod, the band have honed their craft across two LPs and extensive national touring. Ahead of their appearances at Bastardfest around the country, guitarist and intermittent vocalist Aaron Osborne spoke to Kill Your Stereo about the band's endeavours. 

This years over-18 and all ages Hardcore 2012 shows have been announced.