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Rod Whitfield, Journalist

Rod Whitfield

Rod Whitfield is a retired musician and long-time music writer. He joined his first band on drums way back in 1987, playing in myriad original rock acts before hanging up the sticks and retiring in 2015. In 1995, he joined Forte Magazine, Geelong’s premier street press magazine, as a journalist and has not stopped writing about music since. He has written for The Music, UK Prog Magazine, Beat, was The Buzz Magazine’s chief rock and metal writer for eight years, and has worked for countless online publications and zines. 

Since retiring from the original band scene, he has become a novelist, and at the time of writing he is completing work on his fourth book, the third work in a trilogy based on an upcoming fantasy/combat/adventure video game, as well as designing the narrative of the game itself. Keep an eye out for the release of Brides of Vampira in the coming years. 

Reviews / Album
Album Review: Rifleman - Silver & Gold
"If fans of Norton's work go into this with open ears and an open mind, they will find much to like on 'Silver & Gold'."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Mammal, Bushido, Terracotta Pigeons
"They slot back into their nuclear-strength groove like a hand into a perfectly tailored glove."
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Greenthief - Mirror Lies
"They are walking a fine line between the old and the brand new with skill and aplomb."
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Fragile Animals - Light That Fades
"An absolute joy - punchy, melodic alternative rock tunes that put a big cheesy smile on your face."
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Ne Obliviscaris - Urn
"It is almost criminal that this band is so damn good."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Northlane, ERRA, Sworn In, Thornhill
"Northlane's unrelenting willingness to experiment and be progressive with their songwriting is what sets this band apart."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: The Dillinger Escape Plan, Closure In Moscow
"You can hear it, you can see it, you can feel it viscerally and you can almost taste the sweat pouring off the stage."
Features / Music
Australian Hardcore Is Stunning The Globe, And Polaris Are Heavy Hitters
"Every single one of them was like, 'Australian hardcore bands, every single one of them seems to be amazing, what's going on?'"
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Life Pilot - Too Hot For Killing
"'Too Hot For Killing' is gnarly, nasty, noisy and just plain good."
Reviews / Album
Album Review: 36 Crazyfists - Lanterns
"... Lindow and the band have seriously hit the mark on 'Lanterns'."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Haken, Orsome Welles, Windwaker
"Haken are undoubtedly one of the finest live bands on the planet, no exaggeration."
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Marilyn Manson - Heaven Upside Down
"'Heaven Upside Down' is a very worthy addition to the illustrious Manson catalogue, and should please his legions of fans no end."