Fresh Finds: Class Of 2025 – Aussie Acts To Add To Your Playlist

Brendan Crabb, Journalist

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Album Review: Suicide Silence - Become The Hunter
"This record should see some of the disenfranchised return to the fold."
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Album Review: Sepultura - Quadra
"Derrick Green's barrel-chested roar remains a potent force."
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Album Review: Marko Hietala - Pyre Of The Black Heart
"Hietala is well-seasoned and charismatic enough to carry a record of his own."
Features / Music
Ex-Kyuss Frontman John Garcia Shuns Drama In His New Life As A Vet Tech
From building the Californian desert-rock sound to working as a veterinary technician, singer-songwriter John Garcia now builds his performance schedule around being a dedicated family man. Brendan Crabb finds out more.
Features / Music
The Music 2019 Writers' Poll: Brendan Crabb
Here's what The Music's writers rated in 2019…
Reviews / Live
Live Review: REVIEW: All The Action From Good Things Festival In Sydney
"This was a triumph worthy of closing a festival."
Features / Music
Halestorm Helped Frontwoman Lzzy Hale Become Her Best Self
From humble beginnings, Halestorm are now a Grammy-winning, world-conquering hard-rock act. Frontwoman Lzzy Hale talks to Brendan Crabb about graduating from the 'Boom Boom Room' to arenas ahead of their Australian tour.
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Album Review: Mental Cavity - Neuro Siege
"[A] truly relentless album."
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Album Review: Raised Fist - Anthems
"Raised Fist continue to evolve their sound."
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Album Review: Despised Icon – Purgatory
"[S]eethes with intent and purpose."
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Album Review: Airbourne – Boneshaker
"[T]he ideal soundtrack for anyone who's idea of a balanced meal is a beer in each hand."
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Album Review: Bad Wolves – NATION
"You can't question the potency of much of the material."