All things metal, punk, emo and brutal.
Decked out in all things metal, punk, emo and brutal, BATO will be constantly searching, exploring and refining to bring you hardcore, quality news of all the happenings in our genre. This is the music that no one wanted...Lets show them what they are missing out on. Written and maintained by Mike Hohnen, well versed and trained in these dark arts, loving everything from Brand New, to August Burns Red to Viatrophy...to Black Dahlia Murder and of coarse everything in between.
Latest Articles
Mending Melissa – ‘Harmony’ Review + Interview
Written By Mike Hohnen
Since the recent release of their debut single Harmony, Sydney band Mending Melissa has ga...
August Burns Red, Blessthefall – The Metro, Sydney 20th April
Written By Mike Hohnen
For years, this was a night I had been waiting for, and judging by the massive grins on ev...
Album Review: Soulfly – Enslaved
Written By Mike Hohnen
To be honest, reviewing Enslaved, the most recent release from Soulfly, was a strange expe...
Sinners Society: Sydney’s New Punk / Rock Night
Written By Mike Hohnen
Sinners Society presents bands from all walks of rock 'n' roll with a heavy lean towards p...
Millencolin Mark 20 Years With ‘The Melancholy Connection’ CD/DVD Bundle
Written By Mike Hohnen
Renowned Swedish punk outfit, Millencolin, celebrate twenty years with the release of The...
August Burns Red – Never Going To Stop
Written By Mike Hohnen
Over the years I’ve been listening to August Burns Red, I’ve only ever met one person...
Album Review: Soen – Cognitive
Written By Mike Hohnen
Upon first hearing Cognitive, the debut release from Soen, you’d be forgiven for thinkin...
Falling In Reverse – Surpassing Expectations
Written By Mike Hohnen
If you haven't heard of Falling In Reverse by now you have some serious issues. Fronted by...
Bellusira Release New Single ‘Culprit’ + Tour Dates
Written By Mike Hohnen
One of the most prolific alternative rock bands to ever come out of Melbourne, Bellusira h...
Newtons Nation 2012 Line Up Feat. The Getaway Plan, Hand Of Mercy + More!
Written By Mike Hohnen
Brace yourselves! Organisers of Newton’s Nation - Australia’s largest action sports a...
Super Best Friends ‘Handshake’ EP + Tour
Written By Mike Hohnen
On March 22, Canberra’s raucous Super Best Friends, release their brand new EP, Handshak...
Review: Parkway Drive Sick Summer 2012 Tour – Penrith Panthers 25/02/2012
Written By Mike Hohnen
Parkway Drive’s regular regional tour is always a great time. Catching one of the world'...
