Live reviews
LIVE: PENNYWISE – Brookyln, NY, USA – October 3, 2026
Venue: Warsaw City: Brooklyn, NY Date: October 3, 2026 Review and Photographs by: James Zambon (https://jameszambon.com) Sometime around 1992, if I remember correctly, I started listening to Pennywise. I probably first heard them in a skateboarding video, then got a mixtape from a friend with songs pulled from a bunch of those videos. It came complete with […]
LIVE: Lamb Of God & Trivium with Bleed From Within – Perth | Boorloo, 02 Oct 2026
LIVE: Lamb Of God & Trivium with Bleed From Within – Perth | Boorloo, 02 Oct 2026 HPC Perth, Western Australia Reviewed by Ayla Simpson Photography by Damien Crocker Perth doesn’t always get to claim the first show of a national tour, but last night Perth HPC became ground zero as GRAMMY Award-nominated metal pioneers […]
LIVE: CASTLE RAT – Atlanta, GA, USA – September 26, 2026
Venue: The Masquerade City: Atlanta, GA Date: September 26, 2026 Review and Photographs by: James Zambon (https://jameszambon.com) Castle Rat’s arrival at The Masquerade felt like an occasion long before the music started. Heaven was packed wall to wall, the merchandise lines ran long, and fans dressed in Castle Rat–themed costumes filled the room. Atlanta came ready to […]
Interviews
A Dirty Dozen with AJ BERGIN from THE ASTRAL PROPHETS – October 2026
According to a recent press release: “Canadian cosmic storytellers The Astral Prophets are preparing metal fans for the “Invasion” of their debut album out October 30th with the release of their latest lyric video for the title track. The song is a powerhouse featuring punchy riffs that will get your heart pumping and a dueling […]
A Dirty Dozen with MICHAEL SAINT from SCARHAVEN – October 2026
According to a recent press release: “SCARHAVEN — a four-piece grunge revival band originally from Washington, DC but who now call NYC home — just dropped the video for new single “CLOUDS.” With its sludgy grooves, anguished vocals, and claustrophobic atmosphere, it feels like a darker, more personal take on ’90s grunge — equal parts Alice in […]
A Dirty Dozen with JONATHAN NORRIS from KINGDOM COLLAPSE – October 2026
According to a recent press release: “San Antonio, Texas-based rockers KINGDOM COLLAPSE have unleashed the beast! The band has shared the video for new single “Victorious,” featuring champion AEW professional wrestler and former MMA star Thunder Rosa. The song is a high octane rager that comes out of the gates hard. The band deftly strikes a balance […]
Music reviews
ALBUM REVIEW: DESTROY SHE SAID – MONKEY SEE, MONKEY DO
ALBUM REVIEW: DESTROY SHE SAID – MONKEY SEE, MONKEY DO Hellfire Records 2026 Reviewed by Shane Pinnegar 93% This one’s been a very long time coming: originally recorded around 2021 as the band imploded and shelved until now, Destroy She Said’s final release is an exercise in rock n’ roll thuggery – a huge sounding […]
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MUSIC REVIEW: THE 69 EYES – I Survive [EP]
Label: BLKIIBLK Release Date: June 05, 2026 Rating: 95% Reviewer: Todd “Toddstar” Jolicoeur Having checked out Finnish rockers The 69 Eyes periodically over the years and then catching them live at The Machine Shop in Flint, MI just before COVID hit, I was excited to discover they released an EP earlier this summer. I may […]
CD REVIEW: ARTIFICIAL AGENT – PRISMATIC
CD REVIEW: ARTIFICIAL AGENT – PRISMATIC May 2026, Independent Reviewed by Shane Pinnegar 90% I’ve long been a fan of these motor city mayhem merchants, a proper rollicking rock band rolling to the beat of their very own drum, bass and guitar. With Prismatic – their sixth full length album, testament to their longevity and […]
News
ELLA HOOPER’S ‘OVERNIGHT SUCCESS’ IS OUT TODAY
Ella Hooper officially enters her next chapter today with the release of Overnight Success, her fourth solo album and a sparkling celebration of everything she loves about Americana, storytelling and a little bit of chaos. Recorded across multiple trips to Nashville, Overnight Success sees Ella fully embracing her Americana era, blending country-rock, alt-country, pop and plenty […]
HELEN SHANAHAN SHARES ENCHANTING NEW SINGLE + VIDEO ‘MY HAMARTIA’ AND ANNOUNCES 2027 ALBUM RELEASE
With winsome Americana hues and heartfelt delivery, the new single and music video My Hamartia out today from Perth singer-songwriter Helen Shanahan also heralds the upcoming arrival of her anticipated third studio album Hamartia, set for release in February 2027 – available to presave now. Sharing its namesake with the concept of a fatal flaw, […]
VILLAGE ROADSHOW THEME PARKS AND TASTE LABS UNVEIL FRIGHT NIGHTS HORROR QUEST
This October, the nightmare follows you home. Village Roadshow Theme Parks and Australian creative technology company Taste Labs have joined forces to launch Fright Nights Horror Quest, a month-long digital choose-your-own-adventure experience inspired by the original stories, characters and terrifying world of the Gold Coast’s famed Fright Nights. Launching lastnight, 1 October at 6PM, Horror […]
Book reviews
BOOK REVIEW: REWIND: 40 Years of X-Press Magazine by Bob Gordon
BOOK REVIEW: REWIND: 40 Years of X-Press Magazine by Bob Gordon Vanguard Publishing January 2026 Reviewed by Shane Pinnegar 95% Looking back at my formative years, I wonder if I would have ended up the person I am today without X-Press Magazine, Perth, Western Australia’s flagship street press. The free magazine was launched in June […]
BOOK REVIEW: THE JAMES BOND SERIES (PLUS…) by Ian Fleming
BOOK REVIEW: THE JAMES BOND SERIES by Ian Fleming PLUS: James Bond: The Authorised Biography by John Pearson New South Books October 2003 By Shane Pinnegar Bond novel series: 90% James Bond: The Authorised Biography: 85% New South Books’ classy reissue of Ian Fleming’s fourteen Bond novels – all of which were originally published between […]
BOOK REVIEW: 42 – The Wildly Improbable Ideas of Douglas Adams edited by Kevin Jon Davies
BOOK REVIEW: 42 – The Wildly Improbable Ideas of Douglas Adams edited by Kevin Jon Davies Unbound, 2023 Reviewed by Shane Pinnegar 84% Kevin Jon Davies has trawled through Douglas Adams’ archives – “over 60 boxes full of notebooks, research, letters, scripts, jokes, speeches, to-do lists, hard drives and even poems” – for this strangely […]
Movie & Theatre reviews
MOVIE: SCREAM 7
MOVIE: SCREAM 7 Written by Kevin Williamson, Guy Busick, James Vanderbilt Directed by Kevin Williamson Starring Neve Campbell, Courtney Cox, Isabel May, Jasmine Savoy-Brown, Joel McHale, McKenna Grace Reviewed by Tia Pinnegar “It’s all led to this” Scream is back for the 7th installment in the franchise. The opening credits started off strong with the […]
FRINGE FESTIVAL – VELVET METAL, Perth, 31 Jan 2026
FRINGE FESTIVAL – VELVET METAL, Perth, 31 Jan 2026 The Red Room, Perth, Western Australia Review & pictures by Shane Pinnegar There’s a stunning power to rock and metal songs, as we all know, but rarely is that so highlighted as when the songs are stripped of their power chords and rows of amps and […]
FRINGE FESTIVAL – 27 CLUB, Perth, 3 Feb 2026
FRINGE FESTIVAL – 27 CLUB, Perth, 3 Feb 2026 Rechabite Hall, Perth, Western Australia Review & pictures by Shane Pinnegar You won’t find a more authentic rock n’ roll experience at this year’s Perth Fringe Festival than the lauded 27 Club featuring Sarah McLeod (Superjesus), Carla Lippis (Mondo Psycho) and Dusty Lee Stephensen (The Wanderers). […]
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A Dirty Dozen with JORDAN MATTACCHIONE from I C RED – October 2026
According to a recent press release: “I C RED, the Charlotte North Carolina-based band, officially launched in 2026 but the force behind it has been building toward this moment for years. Its members Robbie (Drums), Jordan (Vocals), Sam (Bass), and Kelly (Guitar) grew up in the music industry, learning it from the inside, taking hits, […]
A Dirty Dozen with JAMES FEEKES from BANKS ARCADE – October 2026
According to a recent press release: “Genre-defying heavy innovators BANKS ARCADE unleash the video for their explosive new single “YUCK!,” the final taste of their sophomore album SECOND PLACE SUPERSTAR, arriving worldwide on September 25. Unhinged, infectious, and impossible to ignore, “YUCK!” captures Banks Arcade at their most volatile. Built around crushing and stompy riffs, electronic grit […]
A Dirty Dozen with RED CODE – October 2026
According to a recent press release: “Epictronic is proud to announce the signing of Italian alternative prog metal band Red Code. Marking the beginning of this new partnership, the band has released their new single and official video, “Quarantine,” the first preview of their debut EP, Traces of Unease And Discomfort (Episode 1), due for […]
A Dirty Dozen with SCOTT THEIS from POWER TAKE OFF – October 2026
According to a recent press release: “Power Take Off has unveiled the official music video for “Cornfields at Midnight,” bringing a new visual dimension to the band’s latest hard-hitting single. Released August 18th on all streaming platforms via ANRGIRL / Betachain and distributed through FUGA/Universal, “Cornfields at Midnight” showcases Power Take Off’s signature combination of […]
A Dirty Dozen with DAVID MYHR – October 2026
According to a recent press release: “Swedish power-pop songwriter and former The Merrymakers frontman David Myhr releases his third solo album, Everything Is All About You, digitally today via Oglio Entertainment. Previously released on physical formats September 18, the 10-track album is now available across all major streaming platforms. Myhr first earned international recognition as […]
Almost A Dirty Dozen with TOMMY LONDON & BRITT LIGHTNING from THE JETSETTERS – October 2026
According to a recent press release: “The Jetsetters, the new rock band founded by SiriusXM personality Tommy London and Vixen guitarist Britt Lightning has announced a new partnership with The Label Group, another step forward for the band as they continue to build momentum following the release of their debut single and music video, “Above […]
A Dirty Dozen with GIUSEPPE “G” CRINITI from OMBRA – October 2026
According to a recent press release: “OMBRA formed when Giuseppe “G” Criniti and Marco Sisti left their hard‑rock / progressive project NRTH in late 2020 to pursue a heavier, more aggressive direction. Soon after, Marco’s cousin Nico‑Angelo Sisti, a well‑known drummer in the Montreal scene and former member of Hidden Pride, joined the project. All three […]
A Dirty Dozen with ZSOLT SZILAGYI from AFTER INFINITY – October 2026
According to a recent press release: “After Infinity is a Finnish melodic power and heavy metal project founded in 2022 by guitarist and songwriter Zsolt Szilagyi, known for his work with Dreamtale and Frozen Factory. Built around a flexible and collaborative structure, the band emerged from Szilagyi’s desire to move beyond a purely solo approach and create a dynamic musical […]
LIVE: THE HAUNT – Charlotte, NC, USA – September 27, 2026
Venue: Amos’ Southend City: Charlotte, NC Date: September 27, 2026 Review and Photographs by: Jeffrey Everett Alt rockers The Haunt brought their Ghost Tour to Charlotte on Sunday night. The band includes sibling duo of frontwoman Anastasia Grace Haunt on vocals, her brother Maxamillion “Max” Haunt on guitar/vocals, alongside Nat Smallish (bass) and Nick Lewert (drums). […]
+LIVE+ & STONE TEMPLE PILOTS TO HEADLINE LOOKOUT FESTIVAL PERTH March 2027
+LIVE+ & STONE TEMPLE PILOTS TO HEADLINE LOOKOUT FESTIVAL PERTH March 2027 LOOKOUT is heading to Perth with one of its biggest line-ups yet! Co-headlined by global concert juggernauts +LIVE+ and Grammy Award-winning rock heavyweights STONE TEMPLE PILOTS – this unforgettable event brings together some of the most influential names in alternative rock. Celebrating an […]
