Watch BIGSOUND's 'Future Of Heavy Metal' Panel

Denis Semchenko (facilitator) with Heath Bradby (Warner/Fidelity), Stu Harvey (triple j/Shock), Dave Jiannis (Epitaph), Tom Larkin (artist/Homesurgery) and Nick Yates (UNFD) took back in a look at the nation's heavy music industry - particularly where it's headed.

The panel seemed particularly apt, give that The Amity Affliction are gunning for the top ARIA Album Chart spot this week.

In essence the key points that came from the panel was 'Don't be shit and work hard'. But you can watch the full thing below.