Ricky Aarons, Author at The Metal Review

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Black Label Society @ Metropolis, Fremantle

VAHALLA JAVA ALMIGHTY BLACK LABEL – vocalist Zakk Wylde announces when introducing his unorganised religion that is Black Label Society. Perth was treated with the opening leg of Zakk and his cronies’ national Austral...

Crossfaith Interview

Hi Koie, this is Ricky from The Metal Review in Western Australia! 1. We are excited to interview you guys after recently signing to UNFD records. What influenced you guys to sign to Unified? The biggest influence...

Slayer – Repentless

Metal bogans unite! After four long years, they’re back. Freaking Slayer are back. Repentless is the first album with drummer Paul Bostaph in just about fifteen years and with Gary Holt. What better way to pay t...

Hellyeah @ Capitol, Perth

Southern U.S. metalers Hellyeah made their final stopover in Australia in Perth, and they left with one hell of a bang. Capitol nightclub quickly filled with a sea of dreadlocks and t-shirts with Pantera, Mudvayne and more. Loc...

Aversions Crowns @ Amplifier Bar, Perth

After a couple of years, deathcore monsters Aversions Crown have returned to Perth, boasting hits from their explosive album ‘Tyrant’ for the Parasites tour. Unfortunately, it seems like Perth punters may have been st...

Make Them Suffer @ Capitol, Perth

Make Them Suffer @ Capitol, Perth After releasing their long awaited album ‘Old Souls’, Perth deathcore heroes Make Them Suffer touched down on home soil to present their achievements, and of course they brought some ...

Hellyeah Interview

Originally termed a supergroup, heavy rockers Hellyeah are building their way up to ‘monster group’ stature. Having released three albums including ‘Band of Brothers’, the Texans are preparing for their firs...

In Hearts Wake @ Metropolis Fremantle, Perth

In the shadows of local heroes Parkway Drive, Byron Bay metalcore outfit In Hearts Wake embarked on their biggest Australian tour to date, making a cheeky stop in Perth. The UNFD signed band brought along some international and...

Opeth @ The Astor Theatre, Perth

Opeth @ The Astor Theatre, Perth Oh Perth! Several years has passed since Swedish metal forefathers Opeth visited Western Australian shores, and thanks to Metropolis Touring, the absence was finally broken. The sold out venue w...

The Ocean @ Amplifier Bar, Perth

The Ocean @ Amplifier Bar, Perth Western Australian metal fans succumbed to the peril of a Sunday night out in light of German band The Ocean coming down for their sophomore Australian tour. The band were touring the Pelegial a...

David Ellefson Spoken Word Tour @ Civic Hotel, Perth

David Ellefson Spoken Word Tour @ Civic Hotel, Perth When musicians embark on a spoken word or instrumental clinic tour, there is one thing that is certain; we are entering the unknown. Many artists have done it well before and...