Drugs. How much would you pay for a drug that blast you into stratosphere? A heavenly high, unrivalled by sex, love or money? How much would you pay for a pill that had no come-down, barring gently rung ears? What amount would you give to pop a pill so powerful it moves not only you, but your entire generation? $1000? $10000? More? Try about $180.
Interview: Dark Tranquillity (Beat) + Down & GWAR
It's been a long time between Aussie beers for Dark Tranquillity, bearers of Gothenburg's melodic death torch. Nine years is a long time. "We're sorry we've been absent for so long," says their flame-maned vocalist, Mikael Stanne. "We can't wait. It's going to be awesome," Mikael muses on the upcoming tour. "Hopefully we can make it up to you guys."
Watch me lose my geek shit with Mikael at Beat.com.au
Also: A chat with Philip H. Anselmo of Down
And: GWAR's Oderus Urungus almost declares war on the Netherlands
Interview: Nostalghia (Beat)
Nostalghia is self-described as "post-apocalyptic gypsy punk." Singer and instrumentalist Ciscandra Nostalghia, together with drummer and equally multi-instrumentalist Roy Gnan will prove an oasis of strange and arty catharsis in a desert of screaming, angry men at the upcoming Soundwave Festival.
Read more at Beat.com.au.