Kayla Hamilton

Adelaide

Writer and Journalist at Freelance

Freelance music writer. Asia Pacific Metalcore Enthusiast. She/Her. All opinions posted are my own. Links to my work below.

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Articles

PROMPTS Explore The ‘Stranger’ Inside With Landon Tewers - Wall Of Sound

1 month ago | wallofsoundau.com | Kayla Hamilton

Tokyo-based metalcore band PROMPTS have a habit of sending us into a sonic-induced frenzy and they’ve done it again. This time though, they’ve enlisted the help of the legendary Landon Tewers from The Plot In You. A masterclass in genre fusion and refinement, the track explores frontman PK’s battle to live between two different personalities and his relationship with identity. "I lived in Korea for 21 years before moving to Japan, and over time, I became fluent in both languages.
Review: Nightrunner @ 2025 Adelaide Fringe

1 month ago | scenestr.com.au | Kayla Hamilton

Welcome to your electric dream. In the corner of the city, a little away from the main action of the Garden of Unearthly Delights, sits Fool's Paradise. With free mini golf and a range of food options, if you're going past Victoria Square as part of 2025 Adelaide Fringe, it's an ambient place to stop in and have a drink, while taking in the surrounding activities. However, that is not why I was here tonight (5 March). No, my experience was set to embark on a completely different trajectory.
Ryo Kinoshita - KNOSIS 'Yelling Like I've Been Doing For 15 Years'

2 months ago | wallofsoundau.com | Kayla Hamilton

At the end of 2022, former Crystal Lake vocalist Ryo Kinoshita made his triumphant return back to metalcore in a big way. Introducing his experimental metalcore project KNOSIS (you can read more about the details here), it wasn't long before the man renowned for his monster vocals was taking the project across the world and picked up by Sharptone Records in the process.
Wall Of Sound Presents: “2024 Year In Review” by Writer Kayla Hamilton

Dec 9, 2024 | wallofsoundau.com | Kayla Hamilton

2024. What a wild year it has been. When I stepped into this year my goal was just to get my journalism degree and see what happens. I had no idea it would lead me to fly to Japan five times. Also, going to cover festivals in Thailand, The Philippines and China. Also popping into Vietnam to hang out with their metalcore/hardcore community. I am not going to lie. This year has been overwhelming in one of the best ways.
Ausmusic T-Shirt Day 2024

Nov 27, 2024 | ausmusictshirtday.org.au | Gareth Williams |Paul Brown |Jake Watkins |Kayla Hamilton

Wall of Sound is set to private, meaning requests to join must be reviewed by the team leader.
The Weight of the World

Oct 29, 2024 | astray.com.au | Kayla Hamilton

There are reasons there are whole groups online dedicated to sharing the pitfalls and issues one can face when occupying a larger body. There’s a hesitancy in discussing it, as when we talk about weight and size, there’s not a lot of sympathy from people who don’t have to consider these things daily.
Peetron and the Harrison Champions Offered Volunteer Service in the Nation’s National Youth Rally of Antigua and Barbuda

Oct 24, 2024 | antiguabreakingnews.com | Kayla Hamilton

By Kayla HamiltonIn a dynamic show of leadership and community spirit, Peetron Thomas, the newly elected President of the Harrison Champions and a popular humanitarian and singer, served alongside his executive team at Thursday’s National Youth Rally.
Bloom Lament Lingering Love in New Single 'The Works of You'

Oct 23, 2024 | wallofsoundau.com | Kayla Hamilton

After starting the year by dropping 10/10 album Maybe In Another Life, Bloom is bookending the year with bangers with their brand new single ‘The Works of You’. The Sydney melodic metalcore act has been at the forefront of the next wave of Australian alternative music. Currently, the band is halfway through their first-ever North American tour, supporting metalcore icons Miss May I and fellow Aussies, In Hearts Wake.
UK Metalcore Act POLAR Launches Into A New Era; Five Arrows LP Drops November

Oct 7, 2024 | wallofsoundau.com | Kayla Hamilton

Taking adversity and turning it into art is the blueprint for many artists, but when that adversity leads to a complete restructure- not many bands are able to come out the other side stronger. This is where UK metalcore act POLAR bucks the trend. Formed in 2009, the band built a cult following across the span of their career. Building a solid reputation of relentless and intense releases and live shows, but after 15 years the band found itself on the brink of collapse.
KNOSIS Teams Up with Hanabie's Yukina in Chaotic New Single 'Fuhai'

Sep 26, 2024 | wallofsoundau.com | Kayla Hamilton

By now, you should know the King of Japanese metalcore is back. That’s right, Ryo Kinoshita with his project KNOSIS is once again dropping heat with the new single ‘Fuhai’, featuring none other than the Queen of the same genre and area, Hanabie.’s ferocious frontwoman Yukina. That’s not all, the track is KNOSIS’s first release through their new label, none other than the legendary Sharptone Records.