Online Media
Starting in 2001, the first website devoted to Australian heavy metal coverage was launched by Perth based site Western Front, since 2009 this has been expanded to cover a local awards night for WA heavy metal bands. Other online coverage of Australian heavy metal was founded by Sydney based sites Hail Metal and Pyro Music who provided regular reviews and interviews from the local and international scene.
In 2008, Metal Obsession entered the market offering extensive news, reviews, interviews and gig guide for all states of Australia and New Zealand. Metal Obsession received an Australian Metal Award in 2009 for best Metal Fan/Web/Magazine. Metal as Fuck also offer updates of Australian metal in a global context. The Aus Metal Gig Guide also provides a decent contributor based gig listing.
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