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Below is our complete Polaris news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
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Polaris Premiere Live Performance Video “Inhumane”
Polaris have unveiled another live performance captured during their March 8th, 2025 appearance at Knotfest Australia in Sydney. The newly released video showcases the metalcore band delivering a powerful rendition of their Fatalism track “Inhumane.” This is expected to be the final live clip the group plans to share from that set. Previous live releases from the same show included performances of “Nightmare” and “Dissipate.”
Polaris Premiere New Music Video For "Nightmare"
Australian metalcore band Polaris have unveiled a live video for their track “Nightmare”. The performance was captured on March 8th, 2025, during their appearance at Knotfest Australia in Sydney, with Shaun Williams directing the shoot.
Jinjer Joins The Mystic Festival Lineup
The world is changing, and metal is changing with it, which is why the Mystic Festival stages will be graced not only by the vanguard that decades ago created this music, but also by bands currently at work shaping its future. Jinjer, Polaris, Landmvrks and Defects are coming to Gdansk this June.
Jinjer
The biggest Ukrainian metal band, which balances aggression and technique at the highest level. Holding the mic is the one and only, idiosyncratic and antithetical Tatiana Shmayluk – sometimes a beast, sometimes a bewitching siren. Before the festival, in February, the band will drop their fifth album, entitled Duél. Whomever Jinjer is planning to duel with, we wouldn’t like to be in the shoes of their opponent.
Polaris
For over a decade now, this Australian band has been dreaming up their own original vision of contemporary metal. Their third album, released in September 2023, Fatalism, catapulted Polaris into the very top of progressive metalcore. Unfortunately, it is a bitter triumph as it was achieved in the wake of the sudden death of the band’s guitarist, Ryan Siew. The four-piece hailing from Sydney, nevertheless, continues to play, and the tour promoting this record has become a deeply emotional farewell to a friend.
Landmvrks
Riffs like surgical cuts – sharp, precise, and deep – blaze the trail for the evocative vocals of Florent, from clean singing to emo cries. A decade on the stage and three albums were enough for the Marseille band to be hailed as one of the most interesting representatives of French metalcore.
Defects
Groove metal and metalcore, earworm choruses – these are the weapons deftly wielded by the British band Defects. Their debut album, Modern Error, was released in May 2024, so the band’s career is only really revving up, but with that kind of music and that kind of energy it won’t take long for them to fulfill their own prophecy and as the title of their song says, be “Second to None.”
Mystic Festival will take place in Gdansk, Poland at the Gdansk Shipyard on June 4th through 7th, 2025.
Tickets are available now on the Mystic Festival homepage here More...
Blessthefall Premiere New Single “Drag Me Under”
Blessthefall enlisted the help of Alpha Wolf frontman Lochie Keogh for their newly released single, "Drag Me Under." This collaboration between the Arizona metalcore act and the Australian metalcore band was produced by Hiram Hernandez (As I Lay Dying, AVOID) and marks Blessthefall’s first new music of the year.
Next week, Blessthefall will hit the road as direct support for Polaris on the following tour dates, with Thousand Below and Nerv also on the bill: More...
Gravemind Premiere New Single & Music Video
Australian deathcore outfit Gravemind teamed up with renowned composer Mick Gordon for their newly released single, “Failstate“. Gordon, celebrated for his work on the 2016 reboot of the ‘Doom‘ franchise, adds his touch to this track. The group will include the single on their upcoming album “Introsphere“, set to be released this Friday, August 2nd, via Greyscale Records.
Gordon isn’t the only guest featured on “Introsphere“. Reba Meyers of Code Orange lends her talents to the track “Anhedonia“, while Jamie Hails of Polaris appears on the previously released single “F.E.A.R.“.
Commenting on this thematic follow-up to the “Introsphere” track “Aloy“, Gravemind stated: More...
Thornhill Premiere New Single & Music Video
Australian metalcore band Thornhill has just released a new single titled “Obsession.” Below, you can watch the official music video for the track.
Here's what the band had to say about it: More...
Dayseeker Premiere New Music Video "Dreamstate"
Dayseeker has unveiled a music video for their track "Dreamstate," featured on the latest album "Dark Sun" by the Southern Californian post-hardcore band.
Vocalist Rory Rodriguez shared: More...
Polaris Debuts "Overflow" Music Video
Ahead of the release of their impending new album "Fatalism," due out on September 1 via Resist Records in Australia and SharpTone Records for the rest of the world, Sydney melodic metalcore outfit Polaris have today unveiled a captivating new single, "Overflow."
Boasting translucent melodics, smoldering guitars, and emphatic vocals, "Overflow" is an immersive and layered outing that detonates heavier moments alongside more serene terrain, expanding the band's creative palette with alternative rock contours and deeply raw thematics.
"This is one of the much more personal and vulnerable tracks on the record lyrically, whereas the other two singles took a wider, more outward perspective," shares drummer and lyricist Daniel Furnari. "I feel like the meaning of the song is fairly self explanatory, and I think a lot of people will naturally interpret it through the lens of their own experiences, but essentially for me it’s about the struggle of fighting off a panic attack and the impact of that struggle on others." More...
Polaris Premiere New Single & Music Video
Despite the tragic loss of their guitarist Ryan Siew this past June, Polaris has made the difficult decision to stick to their previously announced September 01st release date for their third studio album, "Fatalism." The Australian metalcore faction is determined to carry on and honor their commitments.
In a show of resilience and dedication, the band has now released a second single from the upcoming album, accompanied by a music video for "Nightmare", both streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you below. It's worth noting that this video is the second of three that they filmed before Siew's passing.
Drummer/vocalist Daniel Furnari provided insight into their decision and the creation of the music video: More...
Headline News
Polaris Guitarist Passes Away Aged 26
Australian metalcore band Polaris has announced that their guitarist Ryan Siew has tragically died at the age of 26. A statement from the band reads as follows:
"It is with shattered hearts & the deepest sorrow that we tell you our dear brother and bandmate Ryan Siew passed away on the morning of Monday June 19. He was 26 years old, and for 10 incredible years he was our best friend and artistic soulmate. Those years will never be enough. He was kindhearted and clever, he was funny and brave and creative, and he was talented beyond all measure. He loved art, and beauty in all its forms. He loved great food in great company. He loved Harry Potter and psych-thrillers and crime documentaries. He loved music, more diversely than you could ever imagine, and spoke its language in ways that only the rarest among us do. And most of all, he loved & adored his family & friends. He was also much admired and beloved by so many. Ryan, we will love and miss you for the rest of our days, and we will never fill the hole that you leave in all of our lives.
"Our hearts are with his family first and foremost, but also with all those whose lives he touched. We ask that you please respect the wishes of Ryan’s family for privacy at this time, and likewise that you give us, our team and family the space to grieve & attempt to heal from this immeasurable loss. We know that you will be grieving with us and that we, and our community, will hold each other through this.
"In loving memory of Ryan Siew
18.3.1997 - 19.6.2023
"May you be at peace
"Daniel, Jake, Jamie & Rick"
Siew joined Polaris in 2013, shortly after the band formed, and performed with the band ever since. Polaris are scheduled to release their third album, "Fatalism" on September 1st this year.
Polaris Premiere New Single & Music Video
Australian metalcore band Polaris have unveiled their latest track "Inhumane" through an online premiere, streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below. After debuting the song live, they have now released an official music video for it, directed by Ed Reiss. This track serves also as the first glimpse into their upcoming third studio album titled "Fatalism," scheduled for release on September 1st via Resist Records/SharpTone Records.
“Fatalism” track-list: More...
ERRA & PhaseOne Team Up On New Track
ERRA and PhaseOne have teamed up for a new single titled “World Unknown“. The Australian progressive metalcore outfit and the EDM/dubstep DJ & producer have dropped a visualizer for that single as well streaming below.
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Graspop Announces A Further 103 Bands
The organisers of Graspop Metal Meeting, one of Europe's premier metal festivals and the biggest in Belgium has announced a further 103 bands added to next year's edition of the festival. The event will take place in the town of Dessel from June 15th - 18th.
The lineup is now as follows:
1914
Agnostic Front
Amon Amarth
Anti-Flag
Antimatter
Any Given Day
Arch Enemy
Architects
As I Lay Dying
Asking Alexandria
At The Gates
Avatar
Beast In Black
Behemoth
Billy Talent
Black Mirrors
Bloodywood
Butcher Babies
Cane Hill
Carpenter Brut
Clutch
Cradle Of Filth
Crowbar
Cyclone
Danko Jones
Dark Angel
Deathstars
Def Leppard
Delain
Dieth
Dirkschneider
Disturbed
Draconian
Eluveitie
End
Enter Shikari
Epica
Escape The Fate
Evergrey
Exodus
Fever 333
Fields of the Nephilim
Finntroll
Ghost
Gojira
Greg Puciato
Halestorm
Hatebreed
Heidevolk
Hippotraktor
Hollywood Undead
Hollywood Vampires
I Prevail
In Flames
Insomnium
Katatonia
Kissin’ Dynamite
Korpiklaani
Kreator
Landmvrks
Legion Of The Damned
Less Than Jake
Life Of Agony
Lionheart
Loathe
Lorna Shore
Marduk
Meshuggah
Molybaron
Monster Magnet
Motionless In White
Motley Crue
Novelists
Oceans
Orange Goblin
Orbit Culture
Pantera
Papa Roach
Parkway Drive
Polaris
Rancid
Russkaja
Seether
Septicflesh
Sick Of It All
Skindred
Sleep Token
Slipknot
Soen
Sólstafir
Spiritbox
Stand Atlantic
Stray From The Path
Testament
The Amity Affliction
The Answer
The Chats
The Ghost Inside
The Halo Effect
The Luka State
The Menzingers
The Raven Age
The Winery Dogs
Three Days Grace
Thundermother
Unearth
Vicious Rumours
Voivod
Watain
Download Festival Announces First Sixty Bands
The organisers of Britain's Download festival have announced the first sixty bands to play at the event's twentieth anniversary next year. Of note, Metallica will be performing two headlining sets, while the other headliners will be Slipknot and Bring Me The Horizon. A statement from Metallica reads as follows:
"Open up the summer calendar as we’re super excited to announce that we’ll be celebrating the Download Festival’s 20th anniversary with not one, but two headline nights on June 8 and 10, 2023! It's been over a decade since we hit the stage in Donington Park, so we’ll be making up for lost time with two unique and completely different setlists with no repeat songs whatsoever that weekend.
"This year’s festival will take place over four days and we’re lucky enough to start the party on night one, June 8th. Hitting the stage as headliners the other two nights are Slipknot and Bring Me The Horizon. The long weekend will be jam-packed including Evanescence, Parkway Drive, Disturbed, Pendulum, Architects, Ghost, The Distillers, Placebo, Alexisonfire, Asking Alexandria, Motionless In White, I Prevail, The Blackout (reunion), Fever 333, Stray From The Path, Lorna Shore, Nova Twins and Municipal Waste, with many more still to be announced.
"Fifth Members may purchase tickets now. General tickets are on-sale at 10 AM on Thursday, November 10th."
The current lineup is as follows: More...
Stepson Premiere New Single & Music Video "Eraser"
Australian melodic hardcore quintet Stepson‘s new track and music video “Eraser” has premiered online streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you below. The clip was directed by Ed Reiss.
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Polaris Announces European Tour Dates
After two years of uncertainty and changing plans, ascending Sydney metalcore outfit Polaris are stoked to reveal that they'll be returning to our shores this September and October, for an extensive headline tour. This 21-show run will take the five-piece through nine different countries, across mainland Europe and the UK. They'll be accompanied on the road by Alpha Wolf and Gravemind from Melbourne, and Brisbane's Stepson.
Tickets will go on-sale this Friday February 11th @ 11am CET/10am GMT.
The tour dates are as follows:
16.09.22 - Germany Wiesbaden @ Schlachthof
17.09.22 - Belgium Antwerp @ Zappa
18.09.22 - UK Manchester @ Academy 2
19.09.22 - UK Glasgow @ Garage
20.09.22 - UK Bristol @ SWX
21.09.22 - UK Leeds @ Stylus
22.09.22 - UK Birmingham @ O2 Academy2
23.09.22 - UK Southampton @ Engine Rooms
24.09.22 - UK London @ Electric Brixton
26.09.22 - Germany Köln @ Essigfabrik
27.09.22 - Netherlands Tilburg @ 013
28.09.22 - Germany Hamburg @ Gruenspan
29.09.22 - Germany Leipzig @ Felsenkeller
30.09.22 - Germany Berlin @ SO36
01.10.22 - Poland Poznan @ U Bazyla
02.10.22 - Germany Nürnberg @ Hirsch
04.10.22 - Czech Rep Prague @ Meet Factory
05.10.22 - Austria Wien @ Flex Halle
06.10.22 - Germany München @ Backstage
07.10.22 - Switzerland Lyss @ Kulturfabrik
08.10.22 - France Paris @ La Maroquinerie
Dates are subject to the global pandemic situation.
Polaris Premiere New Music Video For “Vagabond”
Polaris premiere a new Kez Ellis-Jones directed music video for “Vagabond“ taken from their latest album, 2020’s “The Death Of Me“.
In other news, the band announce an Australian tour for this summer with Deadlights joining them as support act. The dates for that run can be seen below: More...
Void Of Vision Premiere New Version Of “Splinter”
Void Of Vision will release a revamped version of their 2019 outing “Hyperdaze” tomorrow Friday, March 05th, via UNFD. The group have teamed up with numerous guests to create that revised take on the record. Today the band premiere their new take on “Splinter” which finds Loathe singer Kadeem France guesting.
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Polaris Premiere New Music Video “Hypermania”
A new official music video for Polaris‘ latest track “Hypermania” has premiered online streaming via YouTube below. It’s the second single from the band’s upcoming record “The Death Of Me“, out on February 21st through Resist/Sharptone.
Polaris Reveals New Album Details
Sydney metalcore outfit Polaris are proud to announce the details of their highly anticipated second studio album, "The Death Of Me," due to be released on 21st February 2020 via SharpTone Records. It's been two years since Polaris released their ARIA-nominated, Australian top 10 debut The Mortal Coil which introduced the group to legions of fans around the country and, thanks to an extensive international touring schedule, the world.
When it came time to make their new album, The Death Of Me, the Sydney outfit knew they had a tall order on their hands.
“We wanted to walk a line between maintaining what’s defined our band and brought people to our music in the first place, while trying to write for ourselves and keep ourselves interested,” begins drummer Daniel Furnari, one of the main songwriters in the unit. “Being our second full-length, we knew it was important for us to surprise the listener as well - nobody wants to hear the same record twice. We wanted to give them things they wouldn’t expect, take them to new places, but also for it to be definitively a Polaris record, building on what we’ve been working towards.”
Polaris returned to the house in the small Australian South Coast town of Mollymook where they made The Mortal Coil, converting it into a temporary studio. The familiar surrounds acted as something of a refuge after the high-pressure claustrophobia of touring. Accompanying the band was their front of house sound engineer, Lance Prenc, and long-time friend Scott Simpson (of Melbourne band Alpha Wolf), both of whom co-produced the album with the band. They tried a few new approaches to song writing, with tracks such as the anthemic first single, Masochist starting life as a vocal melody, around which the riffs were built, as opposed to the other way around. More...