Brisbane metalheads, prepare for a night of bone-crushing riffs and guttural growls as legendary death metal acts Massacre and Convulse descend upon The Brightside Brisbane in Fortitude Valley this May.
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Presented by Bleed Records, this event promises to be an unmissable gathering for fans of old-school death metal.
Massacre – ‘From Beyond’ in Full for the First Time in Australia
Hailing from Florida, Massacre has long been a cornerstone of the death metal genre. Formed in 1984, the band helped shape the early sound of death metal, with vocalist Kam Lee credited as the originator of the infamous ‘death growl.’
For the first time in Australia, Massacre will perform their 1991 classic From Beyond in its entirety, alongside tracks from their Inhuman Condition EP. Released under Earache Records, From Beyond remains a defining record in extreme metal, boasting relentless riffs, haunting solos, and a sound that continues to influence bands worldwide.
Massacre’s legacy is deeply intertwined with that of Death, one of the genre’s pioneering acts, as members of Massacre once played in the formative lineup of Chuck Schuldiner’s legendary band. Over the years, Massacre has undergone multiple lineup changes, but their commitment to uncompromising, old-school brutality remains unwavering.
Convulse – ‘35 Years of Decay’ Tour
Joining Massacre on this night of sonic devastation are Finnish death metal pioneers Convulse. Celebrating their 35th anniversary, Convulse will be performing a selection of tracks spanning their five-album career, with a special focus on their 1991 debut World Without God, a revered release in the European death metal scene.
Formed in 1988, Convulse quickly gained notoriety with their Resuscitation of Evilness demo, leading to a deal with France’s Thrash Records. Their early releases solidified their place in extreme metal history, though the band took a long hiatus after their second album Reflections (1994). After a reformation in 2012, they’ve continued to evolve while maintaining their signature crushing sound. This tour will also feature fresh material, including their newest single, King of a Kind.
A Night of Pure Death Metal Nostalgia
This event at The Brightside is more than just a gig—it’s a celebration of death metal history. Fans of the genre can expect a night filled with ferocious energy, blistering guitar work, and guttural intensity from two of the most influential death metal bands to emerge from the early ’90s scene.
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Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity to witness metal history in the making. Grab your tickets, warm up those neck muscles, and prepare to be obliterated by the purest form of death metal brutality.
Event Details:
Venue: The Brightside Brisbane, Fortitude Valley
Date: 8 May 2025, 5:00 p.m.
Tickets: Oztix
Published 22-March-2025
