A night of uncompromising extreme metal brings together four of Australia's most formidable underground acts.

NSW melodic death metal force Infernal Method joins Victoria's Black Jesus, Monoliyth, and Allocer from Western Australia for an evening of crushing riffs, relentless aggression, and dark atmospheres.

Expect a diverse showcase of Australian extremity, spanning death, black, and doom-laden sounds from some of the scene's most respected names.

Tides of Darkness: An Ocean of Australian Extremity

The amazing Out Of Control Army are heading to Australia for the very first time this October for an explosive national tour presented by Focus Group Music and Ska Nation.

Formed in Mexico City in 2014, Out Of Control Army have become one of the most exciting bands in the international ska scene. Fusing classic Jamaican ska roots, punk energy, Latin fire and powerhouse brass arrangements, the band has built a reputation for unforgettable live performances and a rapidly growing worldwide following. Their music combines sharp musicianship, infectious rhythm and the kind of crowd connection that turns every show into a celebration.

Australian audiences may already know of the band through their 2024 Mexican tour with Melbourne Ska Orchestra, a successful run that helped spark their desire to tour Australia. A special recording from that tour is set for release to coincide with these long-awaited Australian dates.

Joining them on all shows are Melbourne ska favourites The Resignators. Formed in 2005, The Resignators are one of Australia’s most respected ska acts, known for high-energy performances, strong songwriting and a horn-driven sound that blends ska, reggae, punk and soul influences. Over two decades they have toured widely, built a loyal following and represented Australian ska on the international stage.

Earlier in 2026, The Resignators joined the amazing Out Of Control Army in Mexico, where the two bands formed a strong friendship that now brings them together again for this special Australian run.

Expect massive brass lines, dancefloor rhythms, singalongs, punk spirit and the joyful energy that only ska can deliver. This is a rare chance to catch one of Mexico’s finest live bands on their debut Australian visit, backed by one of Australia’s best.

Do not miss the amazing Out Of Control Army with special guests The Resignators this October.

Out Of Control Army (Mexico) Australia 2026

Thirty-five years after releasing their iconic album Fun Hurts, Melbourne melodic punk legends Nursery Crimes are back, storming the Bendigo Hotel for a rare headline show and playing Fun Hurts in full!

Alongside the full expression of Fun Hurts, Nursery Crimes will blast out a host of favorites from their back catalogue and unveil a selection of brand-new tracks as they prepare to record in 2027—their first new release since Somethings Wrong with our Heroes in 1993!

The reception was electric and joyous when Nursery Crimes returned to the stage last year across NSW, SA and VIC. Following a highly anticipated show with Bodyjar at the Corner Hotel this October, the Bendigo Hotel show will be Nursery Crimes' ONLY MELBOURNE HEADLINE PERFORMANCE on a tour spanning regional Victoria, Sydney, and Woy Woy until the end of 2026.

Support on the night will come from the mighty pop punk fuzz of Moler, Bendigo’s explosive post-punk specialists Alarms, and the groovy garage punk twang of Gold Coast Leathers. DJ Con Dodgie will be spinning the tunes to keep you movin' and groovin' all night long.

This will be a one-off chance for Melbournites to catch Fun Hurts in full and re-live the rush of hearing those songs for the first time. Tickets will sell fast. You don't want to miss the party!

Bendigo Hotel Collingwood

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