The excited atmosphere was almost unfitting in comparison to the calm, lo-fi music to come, yet, as the lights went down and the delicate, minor-keyed orchestral introduction began, the anticipation of the crowd readily turned into a united sense of awe.

Do The Kooks still make Music?

Yes, they do.

Do they still got it?

Hell yeah.

It has been many years since the British Post-Hardcore icons Basement have graced Aussie shores. Punters packed into to see them at Prince Bandroom on Sunday night were given a special glimpse into why they are so revered.

Melbourne’s Flemington Racecourse transformed into a haven for metalheads as Knotfest Australia 2025 roared into town, bringing a lineup of heavyweights from across the globe.

Hardcore was back in full force at The Tote as Frankston’s own Fever Shack tore through a blistering headline set, backed by a stacked lineup of Victoria’s best heavy acts.