Australian metal is a diverse and dynamic genre encompassing a broad spectrum of metal subgenres and influences, reflecting the unique cultural fabric of Australia. At one end, bands like Mournful Congregation and Disembowelment embody the crushing weight and prolonged dirges of funeral doom, while at the other, acts such as Harlott and Thy Art Is Murder deliver unrelenting thrash and deathcore brutality. Innovative and genre-blurring groups like Ne Obliviscaris fuse progressive elements with orchestral and folk influences, creating avant-garde compositions. Meanwhile, Portal pushes the boundaries of extreme metal with their chaotic, avant-garde approach. Whether drenched in melancholy or seething with aggression, Australian metal is marked by its ability to blend disparate elements into cohesive, strikingly original music.

Anthropic Bias / Departure

Mesarthim

Single - Released December 13, 2024