Brisbane deathcore band, Babirusa, will turn heads with their debut album titled Humanoid. When you hear their music, it’ll be no surprise that they’re named after an animal whose tusks can sometimes grow towards their skulls, piercing their brain and killing them.

This month brings the debut release from Melbourne-based punk band Good News Everyone. Their EP, titled Identity, is best described as a unique fusion of metal and punk rock.

Figures’ debut album, ‘Operating In Unsafe Mode,’ delves into themes of “...dehumanisation, isolation, oppression and mass media manipulation.” Having previously released two EPs and one single, the five-piece from Melbourne, Victoria, are no strangers to exploring political issues.

Five-piece metalcore band, Alienist, from Wollongong, New South Wales, did not disappoint with their latest release ‘Severance,' which features distorted guitar riffs, powerful vocals, and solid drum fills. Severance showcases their modern take on heavy metal to the likes of artists such as Northlane and Polaris.