For info about upcoming gigs and events in Victoria check out these mags:

Beat Magazine This mag is probably the best resource for upcoming tour dates and stuff in Victoria. Also available as a free weekly publication. http://www.beat.com.au

Inpress Magazine Similar to Beat Magazine and also available as a free weekly publication. http://www.inpress.com.au

Back in the Day

Club which is billed as Melbourne's Home of Retro and Hard Rock. It runs every Saturday at the Portland Hotel and entry is $10. Inside the DJ plays predominantly Glam and Prog Metal classics with some heavier eighties Metal.

Barley Corn Hotel

The Venue has a mix of both original and cover or tribute bands play at their venue, as well as quality acoustic acts including Heavy Metal, Hard Rock and Prog acts. Bands play there most nights except Monday-Wednesday. They also offer backpacker acco ...

Cherry Bar

Alright listen up! This is pretty much the coolest little rock joint in Melbourne, located in an awesome little line just off Flinders lane, called ACDC lane. The street itself is worth the visit, with concert-posters plastered on the walls and all aro ...

Deviate

Every Saturday night - $10 admission to a venue, its split across three levels. Ground floor has a range of DJs who play a good mix of music such as Industrial and Nu Metal,classic eighties, Heavy Metal and Glam. Second floor plays mostly retro eighties P ...

Esplanade Hotel (Espy)

One of Melbournes most famous pub. Features three live venues (in three different rooms) there is somthing on virtually every night of the week. Metal bands play reguarly here, including international acts. Located near the Palace across from St. Kilda ...

Festival Hall

A long established venue, equivalent in size to the Palace. Used for numerous international bands, including the biggest Metal bands, needing a large capacity venue. (Only a handful of bands have needed a bigger venue than this). For more direction/tra ...

Hi-Fi Bar and Ballroom

Another large venue where large local Metal acts play (and some international Metal bands). Check out their website for upcoming gigs and more info.

Metal Central

For Metal Central's 8th gig, we're proud to announce we will be featuring Progressive Power Metal maestros, EYEFEAR, back on stage after 13 long months! For those who have been eagerly awaiting their return, you'll get to hear your old favourites, as w ...

Metal Mayhem stock a wide range of CDs, DVDs, vinyl and merchandise, covering all the sub-genres of metal: death, black, doom, thrash, power, progressive, folk and gothic. Special and mail orders are available. They are between Northcote Station and Crox ...

Red Moon

Rock and Metal nightclub which plays maybe the best array of Metal in Melbourne. 10 bucks entry.

Stocks a large range of local and imported music merchandise, including t-shirts, stickers, patches, badges, pendants, posters, caps, beanies, hooded sweats, windbreaker jackets, work shirts, backpacks and tote bags, belts, wallets, temporary tattoos, jew ...

The Corner Hotel

The Corner has been around for over a decade, located in Richmond, a stones throw from the CBD, The Corner has played host to a plethora of local and international bands. Rooftop bar 4pm - late Tues - Thurs 12 noon - late Fri - Sun Kitchen tra ...

Tote Hotel

Venue where a lot of Punk, Black Metal and some Death Metal bands play.

Whole Lotta Love

Whole Lotta Love is the bar that'll fill the hole in your tequila soaked heart, paying tribute to the many kings of rock across the ages. Every weekend's a party.