Def Leppard + Dallas Crane, Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, 8th November 2018
Review: Matt Maric
Photos: Andrew Basso
After touching down from Los Angeles at 7:25am, this reviewer was planning to brave the jet-lag and make his way...
Conan + Bell Witch – Max Watt’s, Melbourne, 8th November 2018
Review: Brady Irwin
Photos: Jose Sanchez
In the day and age where technology is treated with almost religious fervour, and the ensuing pace can leave one bereft...
Live Review: Slash Featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators, Margaret Court Arena, Melbourne, Friday...
Photos by Andrew Basso
Some names are just legendary. You hear them and you just know that what ever...
Mammal + Supports, The Croxton Bandroom, Melbourne, 11th August 2018
Photos by DYLAN MARTIN. Check out more of Martin’s work at https://www.instagram.com/dylanmartin_photography/
Words by CALLUM DOIG
Late October in 2017 saw the reunion of one of Australia’s...
Legions Of Steel – Max Watt’s, Melbourne, Australia, Saturday June 2nd
The annual Legions of Steel festival is an institution of the Melbourne Metal scene, driven by none other than Denis “Den Den” Sudzuka of...
Stryper + Supports: Max Watts, Melbourne, Australia, Friday August 17th
Words: Nick Barrett
Photos: Dylan Martin
Last night, multi-platinum album selling Christian metal icons Stryper performed for the first time ever as a three-piece, following Oz...
Drown This City – The Workers Club, Melbourne, Friday June 1st
It is the first winter night here in Melbourne, and needless to say how devastatingly freezing the environment is. Though, the temptation to hibernate in...
Download Festival – Parramatta Park, Sydney, March 9, 2019
Overdrive sent Stephen Buckle and Brandon Long to capture Download Festival Sydney with their words and Anne-Laure Marie with her photos.
Jordan Rudess – Art Centre Playhouse, Melbourne, November 23, 2018
Words by Joseph Dipisa-Fiorenza
Photos by Anne Laure-Marie
The first thing that stood out about Jordan Rudess’ solo show in Melbourne was how incredibly intimate the whole...
PAGAN + Supports at Crowbar, Brisbane Australia August 18th
It's Saturday night and after having the absolute pleasure of reviewing Psycroptic on Thursday night at my favourite local live music venue, I find...
Recent News
CROWN THE EMPIRE Announce New Album, Drop Video
Crown the Empire have announced their new album Sudden Sky, which will be released on July 19 via Rise Records.
Overdrive Underground
Stoner/Sludge Trio MAHARAJA Announce Tour With Cazador
This June, Maharaja (OH) and Cazador (MA) will be teaming up to display their unique blends of sludge metal along the East...
Album/EP Reviews
Review: Shit Tinnies – Self-titled
Solid and tight with a traditional, bold and simplistic punk feel, Shit Tinnies take the “recorded in a garage” approach to production, with some nice embellishments to keep things interesting and fresh.
