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‘It’s Not About The Individual’: Jesse Leach On The Enduring Force Of Killswitch Engage

by Mary Varvaris

Killswitch Engage

Ahead of Killswitch Engage’s highly anticipated Australian tour with Sylosis, vocalist Jesse Leach discusses the existential crisis behind ‘This Consequence,’ ambient music, his hatred of AI slop, and sharing the stage with Iron Maiden.

News / Festivals

Limp Bizkit at Good Things Festival 2023

Good Things Festival Unveils 2026 Set Times

Find out when Limp Bizkit, Spiritbox, Simple Plan, Polaris, and many others will take the stage at this year's Good Things Festival.

Heilung

Heilung Reveal 2027 Australian Tour Dates

Nearly three years after their last visit to our shores, Heilung return for their biggest-ever shows in Australia and New Zealand.

Trivium's Matt Heafy @ Knotfest Sydney

Trivium's Matt Heafy Reveals He Almost Left The Band Last Year

Heafy remembered thinking, ‘I’m done with this f***ing band. I can’t do this sh*t anymore.’

Architects

Architects’ Sam Carter Opens Up About How Anxiety & ‘Constant Judgment’ Impact His Vocals

"My anxiety and constant focus on my voice have gotten me to a place where the joy of performing has been taken away from me," Carter wrote in a candid post.

Features / Music

Reliqa

The Music’s Friday Finds: The Week’s Best New Music – 16 October

With the playlist Friday Finds: This Week’s Best New Music, The Music’s team gathers the best new songs you need to hear every Friday. Here are our picks released this week, 16 October 2026.

Avenged Sevenfold

Melbourne's Cherry Bar Launches Avenged Sevenfold Takeover For Australian Tour

A custom mural, free lager, an after party, and more: Cherry Bar is keeping the party going for Melbourne Avenged Sevenfold fans.

Iron Maiden

Giveaway: Win Tickets To Iron Maiden's 'Run For Your Lives' Australian Tour With Megadeth

Enter now for your chance to win tickets!

Industry / News

Lauren Coggins (Believe), Callum Cramp (IMG), Josh Smith (IMG), Derek Rebel (IMG), Mick Tarbuk (Believe), Kate Lawrence (IMG)

Believe & Immortal Music Group Team Up To Launch New Heavy Music Label Platform

"We are proud to combine Believe’s global capabilities with our own extensive experience in heavy and alternative music to create a compelling release option for heavy artists of any level."

Industry / News

Genesis Owusu, Courtney Barnett, Julia Jacklin, Baker Boy

SoundMerch Australian Music Prize Reveals 2026 Shortlist

Shortlist contenders include Genesis Owusu, Courtney Barnett, Karnivool, Julia Jacklin, Baker Boy, and more.

Ozzy Osbourne

Sharon Osbourne: Doctors Urged Ozzy Not To Perform At Black Sabbath’s ‘Back To The Beginning’ Concert

“They advised us not to do the show,” Sharon admitted. “They said it would kill him. We were all together, and Ozzy said, ‘It’s not an option. It’s what I want.’”

COG

COG Revive Annual Holiday Shows For December 2026

“We’re wrapping up the year the best way we know how - with our annual holiday shows!” COG told fans.

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