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The Red Shore. If you’re a fan of heavy music there’s a good chance you’re familiar with their name. If not, I’m sure it won’t be long until the band’s searing blend of technicality and aggression is on high rotation on your Ipod.  Guitar guru Roman Koester talks about the shred and his former love affair with rope hair…

Hailing from Wollongong – yes, that’s right, Wollongong, the city that has given Australian sport absolutely nothing – is Mary Jane Kelly, a musically diverse four-piece who have just dropped their debut EP via the always reliable Trial & Error Records.  The always-polite (and occasionally facetious) Justin Bortigon was kind enough to answer these questions for us…

Hawthorne Heights have certainly experienced all that the music industry has to offer, from platinum record sales to a very public legal dispute with Victory Records main-man Tony Brummel. Drummer Erin Bucciarelli had the following to say...

Having just released their new album 'The March', Unearth are back in the spotlight. With producer Adam D back at the helm, the band is sounding better than ever and proving that they are the true kings of metalcore. We caught up with bass player Slo to talk about their upcoming Soundwave appearnace, partying and all things metal!

Having survived trends, member changes and record label bullshit, Bleeding Through is one of the true mainstays of the Orange County punk/hardcore/metal (or whatever the fuck you want to call it) scenes. A lot of bands talk a hard game when it comes to their level of passion and dedication to their music and their fans, but BT front man Brandan Schieppati is one of the most sincere musicians I’ve been lucky enough to interview. But don’t take my word for it, see for yourself.

Elora Danan are just about to release their new single "Door Up, Elevantor" off their debut album 'In The Room Up There'. We caught up with George (Vocals) to talk about Jimmy Barnes, Mi Goreng noodles and about what it's like to be in a band from Perth.

After two well-received EP’s and a string of high profile tours and supports, The Amity Affliction have finally delivered their debut full-length, and let me assure you, the wait was well and truly worth it. The always-polite (and usually drunk) Joel Birch (vocals) talks about writing, touring and being a role model...

With a reputation of putting on high energy shows and impressing crowds wherever they go, the now Melbourne based Calling All Cars are ready to make a convert out of each and every Aussie rock fan.   Drummer (and all round nice guy) James caught up for a chat…

Having staked their reputation as one of modern music’s leaders of discordant hardcore, Norma Jean have returned with their most straight forward (and opinion dividing) release to date, The Anti Mother.   Front man Corey Brandon caught up to talk about The Warped Tour, working with Chino and keeping it real…

It’s no secret that I think Misery Signals are one of the greatest bands of the last ten years, so getting another chance to interview the band in the wake of their pivotal third record was an opportunity I wasn’t going to pass up. Unfortunately my scheduled chat with vocalist Karl Schubach fell through, however bassist Kyle Johnson was happy to fill in…

It’s no secret that I think Misery Signals are one of the greatest bands of the last ten years, so getting another chance to interview the band in the wake of their pivotal third record was an opportunity I wasn’t going to pass up. Unfortunately my scheduled chat with vocalist Karl Schubach fell through, however bassist Kyle Johnson was happy to fill in…

Pennsylvanian hardcore kids Cold World are set to unleash their Deathwish debut later this month, and I have no doubt it’s going to make a lot of readers top ten lists for the year. Nick Woj (Drums) was cool enough to answer the following questions...