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Ocean Sleeper

Pummeling drums, mammoth riffs, guttural screams, and anthemic choruses are the norm for Rural Victoria-based Australian metalcore outfit Ocean Sleeper. Blasting onto the underground scene in 2016 with the release of Breaking Free, the group cemented their position as one of Australia's finest homegrown talents with the release of 2019's long-player Don't Leave Me This Way.

Hailing from the rural Gippsland region in southeastern Australia, the group -- Karl Spiessl (vocals), Ionei Heckenberg (guitars/vocals), Stan Liagourdis (guitar), and Jarred Robson (drums) -- came together in 2016 and quickly made a mark with their debut, Breaking Free. Within six months of the release, the band were booked to play the alternative festival Unify in 2017, dropping their debut EP, Six Feet Down, at the same time. With the group's impressive display of brutal but anthemic metal winning over fans, the band headed out on a national sold-out tour before also playing support slots with the likes of Stray from the Path and Deez Nuts. By 2018, the group had headed out to Portland, Oregon to start recording their debut album with Kris Crummett (Sleeping with Sirens, Dance Gavin Dance). Before its release, Ocean Sleeper hit the road on a national tour with Dream on Dreamer and the Getaway Plan, as well as playing their first overseas show, headlining the Heartown Rockfest in Taiwan. The debut album, Don't Leave Me This Way, followed at the end of 2019, preceded by the singles "Killing Me" and "Light in My Dark."

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Mac Sabbath

Mac Sabbath is an American parody heavy metal tribute band formed in Los Angeles, California, in 2014. The self-appointed founders of "Drive Thru Metal", the band is primarily a parody of English heavy metal group Black Sabbath, utilizing lyricism and imagery centered on fast food.

Boris + Kiyoharu

In the ever-expanding universe of sonic exploration, two iconic forces are set to converge in a symphony of innovation and power. Japanese heavy rock pioneers Boris, celebrating an astounding three decades of groundbreaking sound, join forces with J-Rock legend Kiyoharu for the unmissable “Heavy Rock Breakfast” tour, a post-pandemic celebration that promises to redefine the rock experience.

Already announced for the Golden Plains Festival, Boris, known for their relentless pursuit of sonic excellence of heavy rock, returns to Australian shores in 2024. The 4-piece Boris lineup, featuring the dynamic duo Takeshi and Wata, along with the incomparable Atsuo now reclaiming his original front-man role and a support drummer Osamu, promises an electrifying showcase of their evolution and musical prowess. Adding to the anticipation, Boris will headline shows in Sydney and Melbourne, make a triumphant return to Brisbane’s ?hm festival, and mark their first appearances in Adelaide and Perth since 2015.

“Social distance was asked in a Pandemic. Passion of rock was blocked in a social life. Rock is the culture to be handed down to the world once again. The ‘Heavy Rock Breakfast’ show will be to deliver full of our passion for rock straight into the audience.” – Boris

Joining Boris at the breakfast table is none other than J-Rock luminary Kiyoharu, making his inaugural voyage to Australia with a 4-piece band. Kiyoharu, a legend in his own right, has left an indelible mark on Japan’s music landscape with his unique blend of hard-rock and traditional sounds. Having achieved monumental success with Kuroyume and Sads, Kiyoharu ** is set to captivate Australian audiences with his charismatic stage presence and unparalleled musical legacy.

“In the world’s eyes, Japan’s rock history remains largely uncharted territory. It’s understandable, amidst the continuous emergence of brilliant music worldwide, there might not be a compelling need to delve into the history of a small Asian nation. However, Japanese music is now starting to exert its influence on the world to some extent. The opportunity to uncover the truth and the deeper layers of Japan’s rock history, deserving of proper recognition, is coming your way. Boris resonates its sound on the foundation of global rock, and, of course, the inheritance of Japanese rock. In this tour, we aim to integrate the history of rock worldwide, alongside the charismatic figure of Japanese rock, Kiyoharu. This tour carries such significance. From this ground, let’s grind, repaint, and update. Stay tuned.”– Atsuo / Boris

Boris, often hailed as game-changers in experimental heavy rock, brings their innovative spirit to Australian shores. Their latest release, “Heavy Rocks” (August 2022, Relapse Records), showcases their ability to channel 70s proto-metal vibes into something entirely new and groundbreaking.

Don’t miss the chance to witness the collision of sonic titans Boris and Kiyoharu as they serve up a feast of heavy rock like never before.

Mirror Clippers

Somewhere between BEAK > and IDLES, Mirror Clippers are a hard working, full and heavy sounding new two-piece power psych band from Melbourne featuring Daniel Brates on drums (James Ellis, Patrick Wilson, Bohjass) and Adrien Siboulet aka SiB who has been creating some sonic waves around town performing bass and guitar at the same time with Mirror Clippers using a hybrid guitar called a “Gass”. Together, Daniel and Adrien have given birth to a unique sounding two-piece rock band that will transport you surfing way beyond the stars above and back to earth within one breath and the blink of an eye.

1000mods

Direct from Athens, Greece, heavy psych rockers 1000mods make their triumphant return to Australian shores and debut in New Zealand for 11 electric live shows in February 2023.

As one of the top bands leading the forefront of the established Greek heavy music scene, 1000mods continue to tour relentlessly around the world and have their sights set on Australian & New Zealand fans early next year.

Corner strives to create a safe space that everyone can enjoy.
Crowd surfing & dangerous behaviour will result in removal from the venue.

Disturbing The Peace Band

Disturbing the Peace (sometimes called "DTP") was a hardcore band, based in St. Louis, Missouri. The band released their first album, Planet Nine in the spring of 1998 and their second, titled The New Ice Age, in 2001. The band eventually went on to become the post-hardcore band Adair.

Judas Priestess

THE WORLD’S ONLY ALL-FEMALE TRIBUTE TO THE METAL GODS

JUDAS PRIESTESS The World's ONLY All-Female Tribute to the Metal Gods, JUDAS PRIEST, is is a heavy metal phenomenon! Everyone from members of Judas Priest to your average rocker instantly falls head over heels in love and in awe of their chops, showmanship and their hot new take on classic metal.

The band religiously packs houses and events with frenzied fans all over the world. They recently headlined House of Blues at Mandalay Bay on the world-famous Las Vegas Strip and played to a sold-out crowd at their 10 year anniversary show at the legendary Stone Pony in NJ. They often headline motorcycle events, such as Myrtle Beach Bike Week, Laconia Bike Week, Ocean City Bike Week, The Indian Larry Block Party and Dee Snider’s (Twisted Sister) Bikers For Babies. They were even hired by LIRR/ MTA to perform inside NYC’s historical Penn Station on a weekday during rush hour!

The girls have opened for Twisted Sister, Pentagram , Metal Allegiance, and Action Bronson and have been joined onstage by Corey Glover (Living Colour), John Petrucci (Dream Theater), Richard Christy (Iced Earth, Howard Stern show), grunge goddesses L7, Tony Harnell (TNT), Metal Mike (Halford, Sebastian Bach) and members of White Zombie, Monster Magnet, Vixen, The Bouncing Souls and The Plasmatics.

Judas Priestess is featured in the new funk-rock icon Betty Davis documentary “They Say I’m Different” [now streaming on Amazon Prime], as well as on VH1's "That Metal Show" - where they received the blessing of the Metal God himself, Rob Halford!- Global TV, High Times magazine and Guitar World and are known as one of the top female bands in the world today.

Wind Rose

We are a heavy metal band born in Italy in 2009 and we are currently signed to Napalm Records. Our lyrics and style are mainly inspired to the dwarves of fantasy like in The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, this is the reason why people refers about us as "the Dwarves of Heavy Metal" and to our style as "Dwarf Metal". We gained notoriety in 2019 with the release of the single Diggy Diggy Hole, a song originally sung by The Yogscast and inspired to the famous videogame Minecraft.

Luna's Dark Secret

Luna’s Dark Secret

An experiment anonymous project that started in 2022, fronted by the unknown.

Members:

Matt - Guitar and vocals

Harry - Bass and vocals

Steve - Drums and vocals

Diesect

Since coming out swinging with the release of their 2021 debut EP Mirror Image, the Gold Coast four piece have been unwavering in their approach to fresh and heavy music. Racking up over a million streams and touring experience across the country in 2022, DIESECT are back with their first national headline run in support of their largest release to date