Perth's isolation from the rest of Australia has forged one of the most self-reliant and creative heavy music scenes in the country. The Western Australian metal community is fiercely proud, deeply passionate and home to some truly unique heavy talent.
Perth's isolation from the rest of Australia has forged one of the most self-reliant and creatively distinct heavy music scenes on the planet. Karnivool and Voyager both emerged from Perth to achieve international recognition.
Perth metal fans are legendary in their dedication. Despite the expense and difficulty of touring to Western Australia, international bands who make the trip invariably report some of the most passionate audiences they have encountered anywhere in the world.
Perth has been producing heavy music of quality and character since the 1980s. The city's distance from Sydney and Melbourne forced Perth bands to build self-sufficient touring and recording infrastructure, resulting in a scene with deep DIY roots.
This dedication continues today, with Perth remaining a genuine destination for international metal tours despite its geographic remoteness.
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