Hook Riff & Banger

Hook Riff & Banger Celebrating local Australian heavy music.

28/01/2026

You're getting your shirts whether you want them or not!

The first episode of 2026 of our podcast is LIVE NOW featuring Shane & Leanne from the Tote & Last Chance. Head to hookriffandbanger.net/podcast to listen!

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27/01/2026

There's been so many bands to play at the Last Chance over the last 10 years, so taking out both best and worst is quite the accolade!

The first episode of our podcast for 2026 goes live TOMORROW featuring Shane & Leanne and it's wall to wall fun.

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24/01/2026

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO LASTIES!

Shane & Leanne have racked up the big 1-0 at Last Chance and are spending the entire year celebrating with a huge run of gigs.

We're back for 2026 with the first episode of our podcast covering not only Last Chance but also the Tote. It goes live this THURSDAY and you don't wanna miss it.

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Alloxylon, Sulphur Garden, and Timberfinish making a start at the Kilat Xmas party last night at the tote. •••Head to ho...
21/12/2025

Alloxylon, Sulphur Garden, and Timberfinish making a start at the Kilat Xmas party last night at the tote.

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15/12/2025

We thought we'd ask Sean his favourite question and he loved it so much we turned it into a reel.

The next episode of our podcast drops a week early NEXT THURSDAY just in time for the festive season. Remember to add it to your wishlist!

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MIKEFEST MELBOURNE #2The 15 year celebration of Bird's Robe continued in Melbourne on Friday for the second of three sh...
14/12/2025

MIKEFEST MELBOURNE #2

The 15 year celebration of Bird's Robe continued in Melbourne on Friday for the second of three shows. Headlining and closing out the night were prog heavyweights

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MIKEFEST MELBOURNE #2The 15 year celebration of Bird's Robe continued in Melbourne on Friday for the second of three sh...
14/12/2025

MIKEFEST MELBOURNE #2

The 15 year celebration of Bird's Robe continued in Melbourne on Friday for the second of three shows. Punters were treated to a visit from US- based before headliners Cog took the stage.

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MIKEFEST MELBOURNE #2The 15 year celebration of Bird's Robe continued in Melbourne on Friday for the second of three sh...
14/12/2025

MIKEFEST MELBOURNE #2

The 15 year celebration of Bird's Robe continued in Melbourne on Friday for the second of three shows. First three supporting bands on opening the night were , , and

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04/12/2025

Matching tattoos is the most impressive merch we've seen so far!

ICYMI, the latest episode of our podcast has been out for a week now and it's a bag of fun from start to end. Head to hookriffandbanger.net.au/podcast to watch or listen!

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