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Wall Of Sound stands out as Australia's top alternative music magazine, focused on connecting you with both major artists and promising newcomers in the music scene.

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I Prevail Bring Back The Cleans for New Melodic Song 'Into Hell'

1 week ago | wallofsoundau.com | Paul Brown

After getting tongues wagging and dividing the fanbase with their ferocious last single 'Violent Nature', Detroit metalcore kings I Prevail have brought the tension back down to earth with a softer, more palatable approach with their latest offering. 'Into Hell' kicks off with a welcoming synth x guitar combo (ARCHITECTS/Bad Omens-esque) before Eric Vanlerberghe opens wide and presents a beautiful, melodic vocal delivery we've not heard from the frontman before.
Raoul Kerr - Bloodywood 'All Our Music is Mainly Instinct Driven'

2 weeks ago | wallofsoundau.com | Kayla Hamilton

Few bands have garnered the attention that Bloodywood have. Their unique blend of heavy and nu metal stylings, combined with their traditional Indian roots, they have truly carved their path in today’s metal scene. Their latest album Nu Delhi takes it a step further (check out our review here), zoning in on not just their Indian heritage but their identity around being from New Delhi and their musical and cultural influences.
Harroway Introduce Alluring Cleans on New Hit, 'Narsociety'

2 weeks ago | wallofsoundau.com | Paul Brown

There's something special that comes with watching a band rise from ground level up. Harroway are one of those acts we've loved covering from their single 'Sleep', through to the release of their breakout EP I Don't Want To Be Here Anymore, and with every release they just seem to fine-tune their craft and add a dash of new to continue that evolution.
Op-Ed: Can Politics Exist In Music Without Controversial Kneecappings?

3 weeks ago | wallofsoundau.com | Paul Brown

Every few years, discourse surrounding politics in music gets brought back up... It's a healthy debate and conversation because it brings out the best (and worst) in the music scene - where opinions are shared like wildfire and the masses are either left more informed - or stuck in their ways.
Introducing: Akira Slide! Slicing Into The Scene with Single 'Incisor' - Wall Of Sound

4 weeks ago | wallofsoundau.com | Kayla Hamilton

Adelaide has always been a hotbed for some of Australia’s homegrown pioneering talent, so when a new band reveals itself, it always deserves our attention. That’s why when Akira Slide started to introduce themselves, it caught our eye straight away. A dramatic post-hardcore band hellbent on standing out with not just their music, but their dark and larger-than-life aesthetic, Akira Slide are ensuring that their debut does not go unnoticed.
A Swift Farewell Turn "Coming Out" Rejection Into Endearing Ballad with Powerful Single 'Homeless'

4 weeks ago | wallofsoundau.com | Paul Brown

Sydney based pop punk/emo rockers A Swift Farewell have been powering through the singles leading up to the release of their debut EP Hollow Threats, set for release on June 6th. Not only have they teamed up with Future Static's Amariah Cook for the up-tempo jam 'The Haunting' and won new fans over with the alluring 'Silence', but they're set to land on the map for the rest of us with the tear-inducing ballad, 'Homeless'.
DIESECT - HIDE FROM THE LIGHT (EP Review)

1 month ago | wallofsoundau.com | Kayla Hamilton

DIESECT - HIDE FROM THE LIGHTReleased: May 30th, 2025LineUpDamien Bigara | Vocals & GuitarsJack Van Rynswoud | GuitarTom Hedge | BassJake Camilleri | DrumsOnlineInstagram‍FacebookTiktok‍“I wonder if that’s how darkness wins by convincing us to trap it inside ourselves instead of emptying it out. I don’t want it to win.”This is the quote from HIDE FROM THE LIGHT, the brand new EP from one of Greyscale Records' newest signings DIESECT, introduces itself with.
I Prevail Set To Divide Fanbase with Brutal New Single 'Violent Nature' - Wall Of Sound

1 month ago | wallofsoundau.com | Paul Brown

Think you know I Prevail... think again!The Grammy-nominated metal outfit have just unleashed arguably their heaviest and most controversial song to date - but first let us catch you up on what has lead to this moment. On May 15, the band announced via their socials they had mutually parted ways with clean singer Brian Burkheiser.
Look Inside the Third Eye: Behind The Scenes of Parkway Drive's 'Sacred' Video

1 month ago | wallofsoundau.com | Paul Brown

Australia is a breeding ground for art and creativity that is adored by legions of followers on a global scale, and cemented firmly on the world's stage. But it's not just the musical acts we froth over. In recent years, many of our fav bands have set their sights on the next generation of creatives; partnering up to turn ideas into reality and conceive memorable masterpieces, etched in time, which represent the band's level at the peak of their careers.
Parkway Drive Are Teasing a New Song Called 'Sacred' - Wall Of Sound

1 month ago | wallofsoundau.com | Paul Brown

It's been a hot minute since we last heard from Parkway Drive HQ... On top of the band recently announcing their headline slot on the maiden voyage of Hellbound Cruise in 2026 and their forthcoming Sydney Opera House show next month - which also serves as the setting for a new LIVE album titled HOME - the band have been pretty coy on the music front following their EPIC 20th Anniversary shows around Australia...