smlMHLife Liar Regret Records out of Melbourne have begun preorders for two 7inch releases due out soon. The first is the "Reality" 7inch for Melbourne's Free World and the second a split release with One Brick Today Records for Brisbane's Manhunt. You can check out tracks from both releases with preorders now live.

smlRefrain_2_of_4Around the end of 2011, Perth band REFRAIN decided to call it a day. Being plagued with bassplayer problems, the decision was made to quit while they were ahead. WhiteWinter Records has announced plans to release a discography tape for the band.

smlstrifeStrife team up with Ambitious Films and HB Super to bring you the official video for "Carry The Torch" from Strife's recently released album, Witness A Rebirth. The video was filmed at the legendary Conne Island, a music venue and cultural center in Leipzig, Germany.

smlTAISTouche Amore recently released their third full-length album "Is Survived By", through Deathwish Inc. Check out the second video for the track  "Harbor".

smlWN Chicago’s Weekend Nachos return with a brand new record of power violence titled "Still" and available through Relapse Records for CD and digital copies, Deep Six for vinyl and Toxicbreed's Funhouse for cassette tapes on November 11th.

smlPress_Pic_1.1Seminal Australian punk band BODYJAR will return with their first album since 2005, “Role Model”, out via UNFD on Friday 18 October. The brand new single “Fairytales” is available now as a free download here and you can also watch the new music video and how it came together below.

smlRPW_9989_copyMindsnare have been celebrating their 20th year anniversary as a band this year, having first formed way back in 1993. To wrap up celebrations, after a string of shows in Sydney, Newcastle, Melbourne and Perth, Mindsnare have announced one final show for the year in Brisbane on Saturday the 14th of December at Crowbar.

MFMaggot Fest is back! Charging into its fourth year celebrating music of the rowdy and raucous persuasion Maggot Fest showcases the best in Australian punk, hardcore, garage and noise. This year the line up extends to four Melbourne venues over four days and includes performances from over 30 acts including Boomgates, Straightjacket Nation and a special ‘Maggot Mass’ at Northcote Social Club on Melbourne Cup Day.

smlBalance-And-Composure-PromoBalance and Composure recently released their second long awaited sophomore LP "The Things We Think We’re Missing" through Shock / No Sleep Records. You can check out a video for the track "Reflection" along with a making of video and an acoustic performance too.

smlSIC2 Melbourne thrash/crossover legends, Screaming In Churches have announced plans for a March 2014 reunion show in their hometown to benefit drummer Jamie, who he has been diagnosed with terminal cancer.

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