The mini-goat with silver horn bling, prospecting in Cloncurry, judging your riffs.
February 2026
Roadburn 2026 lineup looks stacked. Oathbreaker, Cult of Luna, Boris + 137 acts announced. Tickets expected to sell fast. Start saving now.
Scene Report
Keep an eye on Witchskull (QLD), Mount Haze (VIC), and The Gloaming (NSW). Aussie doom is quietly putting out some of the heaviest riffs Down Under.
Underground Pick
San Diego's Earthless dropped "Black Heaven" — 40 minutes of instrumental psych-doom heaven. Flying under most radars. Not under Barry's.
Industry Trend
Vinyl sales hit a 30-year high in 2025. Doom metal, with its album-centric approach and epic art, is made for vinyl. Get in before the prices spike.
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Swedish doom giants Monolord have been teasing new material on Instagram. Leaked studio photos show the trio back in the saddle. Barry's horns are already vibrating to this one. Expect more atmospheric sludge in Q3 2026.
First wave: Oathbreaker (Rheia), Cult of Luna, Boris (PINK), Acid Mothers Temple + 137 acts. Tickets flying!
San Diego's Earthless just dropped "Black Heaven" — 40 minutes of instrumental psych-doom heaven. Flying under most radars. Not under Barry's. Listen on Bandcamp →
Keep an eye on Witchskull (QLD), Mount Haze (VIC), and The Gloaming (NSW). Australia's doom scene is quietly producing some of the heaviest riffs Down Under. Witchskull touring March-April 2026—Good Friday show at Volta Ballarat Apr 3. You going? Don't miss it.
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