Here's one for the WTF files this week. There was an Instagram account (yes, was) called Burger Bun Day based in Melbourne, Australia, that would visit various establishments and give a review of their food. That is, until they visited a place in Carlton called The Beaufort. For some reason, on this particular day the lads … Continue reading Food Review Insta Account Rekt By Restaurant
Los Angeles-based metal core band The Ghost Inside (formerly known as A Dying Dream) is making headlines for all the wrong reasons today, after being involved in a fatal crash on tour in the US. The band's tour bus reportedly collided with a semi truck en route from Lubbock, Texas, to Phoenix, Arizona. The drivers … Continue reading The Ghost Inside Tour Bus Crash
In a week of chaos, of mourning, of retribution and debate, there has been one social media post that has stood out among the rest. Isobel Bowdery is a 22-year old French woman who survived the carnage at the Eagles of Death Metal show at the Bataclan in Paris on Friday night. She posted a … Continue reading From One Girl at a Rock Show to Another
Alongside the announcement of the 2016 Groovin the Moo music festival dates this week, triple j's Hack revealed a leaked letter from organisers of the festival to Townsville federal MP Ewen Jones, asking for a government contribution of $300,000 to help keep the festival afloat in North Queensland. Signed by five members of Cattleyard Promotions, … Continue reading Groovin The Moo – Trouble In Paradise?
Queenslander Glen Barrie, guitarist for hardcore band As Paradise Falls, has unexpectedly passed away in his sleep, according to reports. He was 26 years old. The band had been in Thailand recording their debut album at Karma Sound Studios, and were scheduled to perform in Bangkok last night with Melbourne band I Killed The Prom … Continue reading As Paradise Falls Guitarist Dies
Tropfest - the popular Aussie short film festival running since 1993 - has been cancelled less than a month before the December event. Back in 2006, the outdoor screening event was canned due to fierce electrical storms. This time, it is due to 'terrible' financial management by an unnamed management company, according to a statement … Continue reading Tropfest 2015 Axed at 13th Hour
Welsh metal outfit Bullet For My Valentine's fifth studio album has launched, along with confirmation the band will be performing at Soundwave 2016. We're still a while away from the full Soundwave lineup announcement, but the band officially announced their slot with the release of Venom last week. A live video for the track Army … Continue reading Bullet For Venom
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