Loud

Loud Online is a webzine dedicated to metal and heavy rock music, located in Sydney, Australia. The journey of Loud started in 1995 as a community radio program. Later that same year, it evolved into a print magazine and made its online debut in the middle of 1996.

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With Album Looming, Küntsquäd Mourns Guitarist

2 weeks ago | loudmag.com.au | Brian Giffin

The Melbourne metal scene is mourning the loss of Küntsquäd guitarist Steve Esler (far right in the pic above) after his sudden passing last week. Esler died suddenly on 9 June, according to tributes posted on social media. In a particularly cruel blow, Wormholedeath Records has announced the release date of the band’s second album, Satan’s Cock to be 20 June.
New EP From Aversions Crown Soon

2 weeks ago | loudmag.com.au | Brian Giffin

South Queensland crushers Aversions Crown will see the release of their new EP pn August 5. Out thru Nuclear Blast, A Voice from the Outer Dark will be the band’s sixth release overall, and the first to feature vocalist Alex Teyen who replaced Tyler Miller last year. The title track is out now, with the accompanying video directed by original singer Colin Jeffs. Order/pre-save now. Brisbane Metal Bands, Deathcore, Metal, NewsAversions Crown, Deathcore, Metal
New Clip from Fangz

2 weeks ago | loudmag.com.au | Brian Giffin

As the release of their album nears, Sydney nutters Fangz have released a new clip for Anne Marie. The pre-orders for their vinyl Shui are already moving fast, so get in for your chop here.
Fall & Resist to Release New EP

2 weeks ago | loudmag.com.au | Brian Giffin

Victorian metalheads Fall & Resist will put forth their third release in August. Out on August 5, Dissolved in Misery is the follow-up to 2022’s EP Darkness of Now and will be available from their BandCamp on August 5.
Daysend Release Comeback Dates

2 weeks ago | loudmag.com.au | Brian Giffin

More than a decade since they called it a day, Sydney’s Daysend are back for a run of shows around the country, kicking off at Brisbane’s huge Necrosonic Festival in August. The rejigged band is doing six shows on their Revisiting Severence tour – tickets are available here.
JFTD share Album Title Track

2 weeks ago | loudmag.com.au | Brian Giffin

As they prepare to hit the road nationally with Make Them Suffer this week, Sydney heavyweights Justice For the Damned offer up the title track to their forthcoming album. Still Relentless is the third single from the slab, due out on August 15. Check out the new single now, and pre-order the album here.
Airbourne Releases First New Track for Years

3 weeks ago | loudmag.com.au | Brian Giffin

Airbourne just dropped their first new track since 2019, debutting it live at Rock Im Park. Gutsy is the first song to feature rhythm guitarist Brett Tyrell, who replaced Matthew Harrison in 2023. Check it out.
Battlesnake Drop Newie and Head to Europe

3 weeks ago | loudmag.com.au | Brian Giffin

Developing the story-telling aspect of their art even further with an elaborate story about a search for the twin of Jesus, Battlesnake have released their new album. Dawn Of The Exultants And The Hunt For The Shepherd is out now and the band is off to Europe and the UK immediately for a huge run of dates including shows with Eagles of Death Metal and DZ Deathrays. Get everything Battlesnake here.
Blϋddypŏp and Toxik Volcano Issue Split

3 weeks ago | loudmag.com.au | Brian Giffin

Perth reprobates Blϋddypŏp and Toxik Volcano have teamed up on a split CD release. Available from each band’s Bandcamp, Poops Bloody Poops/Kaos Dwells With the Magma Chamber is a gatefold CD with 11 tracks and is also available to stream from the usual platforms.
Huge News From Froth and Fury!

3 weeks ago | loudmag.com.au | Brian Giffin

Adelaide’s awesome Froth and Fury Festival is taking a huge step with the announcement of a Perth leg this year. In conjunction with Soundworks Touring, the F&F organisers will be announcing further details of this year’s event soon – with dates in both Adelaide and Perth. As the two mainland state capitals that traditionally miss out on big events of this kind, this is huge news for the local heavy and alternative music communities.