AUSTRALIAN METAL
Heavy sounds.
Homegrown roots.
Records, band updates and official streams from the Australian scene.
Be’lakor
Melbourne, AustraliaMelodic / progressive death metal / 2009
Stone’s Reach
This eight-track record sits between The Frail Tide and Of Breath and Bone in the band’s catalogue. The official release page credits Warren Hammond and Be’lakor as producers, with recording at Penny Drop Audio. [1] [2]
Where to start
Try the long-form pieces Venator and Countless Skies, then the instrumental Husks. Keep an ear on the contrast between the short interlude and the extended tracks.
BAND UPDATE / CHECKED 28 OCT 2026
On 14 October 2026, Be’lakor announced that tracking had begun on their sixth studio album, with a 2027 release planned. Their update names Chris Themelco as tracking engineer and describes eight full-length songs. [3]
Psycroptic
Tasmania, AustraliaTechnical death metal / 2022
Divine Council
The official Bandcamp edition contains nine tracks, opening with Rend Asunder and ending with Exitus. The band’s own website identifies them as Tasmanian death metal. [5] [6]
Where to start
Start with the opening track and Ashes of Our Empire. Listen for the relationship between the guitar accents and drums as the phrases turn over.
BAND UPDATE / CHECKED 28 OCT 2026
The band lists a North American tour for November and December 2026, including Seattle on 21 November, Portland on 22 November and San Jose on 24 November. Check the band and venue before making travel plans. [6]
NEXT STOP: THE SHOW
Take the music outside.
Follow the band’s official tour links, then sort out your route and ride home.
References
- Be’lakor — Stone’s Reach release information — belakorband.com
- Be’lakor — official band website — belakorband.com
- Be’lakor — band announcement — belakorband.com
- Be’lakor — Stone’s Reach on Bandcamp — belakor.bandcamp.com
- Psycroptic — Divine Council release information — psycroptic.bandcamp.com
- Psycroptic — official band website — psycroptic.com
