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

Brendan Crabb, Journalist

Reviews / Album
Album Review: Epica - The Holographic Principle
"Epica carve a heavier direction here."
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Airbourne - Breakin' Outta Hell
"Here's a white-knuckled ride best experienced live for the full effect."
Features / Music
Bullet For My Valentine Firing Up As The Next Metal Heavyweights
"I think we're definitely ready for it. It's just waiting our turn I guess."
Features / Music
Joe Bonamassa
When Joe Bonamassa's Suit Comes Off, He's Just An Average Joe
"I'm actually really light sensitive. If you had two 40,000-watt spotlights pointed at your face the whole night, you'd wear sunglasses too."
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Pain - Coming Home
"Unapologetic bombast, punctuated by lavish orchestrations."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Twelve Foot Ninja, Acolyte, Toxicon
"Infusing the likes of bossa nova and jazz so effortlessly."
Features / Music
ADTR's Advice: Fight Out Your Differences & Don't Let People Take Advantage
"If you give a shit about what you're doing, you have to take care of your relationships."
Features / Arts
On Robin Williams Being A 'Gentle Soul', Joke Thievery & Bullshit Spreading
"Very few comics are going to go up there and just belt out that they want to suck Caitlyn Jenner's dick."
Features / Music
Why Twelve Foot Ninja Say If You're Going To Be A Taste Maker You Can't Shovel Shit
"You can't pull the wool over people's eyes with polishing turds any more. People try, but often the truth comes out."
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Soilwork - Death Resonance
"Does a respectable job of compiling Japanese bonus tracks and alternate mixes."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: sleepmakeswaves, The Contortionist, Tangled Thought Of Leaving, Mowgli
"You could sniff the authenticity from miles away."
Reviews / Album
Album Review: The Amity Affliction - This Could Be Heartbreak
"It ticks the boxes, is immaculately produced and will satisfy many without challenging them musically."
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