Adelaide's metal scene punches well above its weight. Tight-knit, passionate and fiercely supportive of local talent, the Adelaide heavy music community is one of Australia's most dedicated.
Adelaide's heavy music scene is one of Australia's best kept secrets. Despite being the smallest of the major Australian capital cities, Adelaide has produced genuinely world-class metal talent and maintains one of the most tight-knit and passionate metal communities in the country.
Hidden Intent stand as one of Adelaide's most celebrated metal exports. The local scene spans everything from death and thrash metal to progressive and post-metal, with dedicated venues ensuring Adelaide is regularly included on international touring routes.
Adelaide's heavy music history stretches back to the 1970s and 80s when the city developed a strong hard rock and heavy metal scene. The city produced a number of acts that gained national recognition.
Today that legacy continues through a new generation of Adelaide bands gaining national and international attention, supported by dedicated promoters like Soundworks Touring, Destroy All Lines and Hardline Media.
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