JED WHITEY`s high energy rock n roll full length is out !

With the high energy rock n roll sound quickly become the next big think in rock, Perth`s JED WHITEY have proven they are at the forefront of the Australian rock n roll scene with the delivery of their debut full length album `Mongoloid Cagematch` and subsequent east coast tour.Both the record and live shows have been receiving rave reviews, with the true Australian rock sound down pat and a European release scheduled for later in 2002, it is only a matter of time before the rest of the world discover where the future of rock in a country that has produced AC/DC, Radio Birdman and Rose Tattoo to name just a few lyes.`Mongoloid Cagematch` is out on High Beam and distributed through MGM in Australia and soon through Devil Doll in the USA.Details of a European release will be announced shortly.

THUMLOCK continue to score rave reviews with their latest album

The latest full length effort, `Sojourns Lucid Magic`, from Australia`s kings of psychedelic riff rock has been receiving critical acclaim from all corners of the globe.While taking on a more straight up rock approach the album is still full of psychedelic moments and has been hailed by many as the band`s finest work to date.The album will be released in Europe on Cargo Records Germany in the coming months and is available now from all fine retail outlets in Australia along with on-line stores such as Stonerrock.com, Hellride Music & Underdogma.It will be distributed shortly in the USA through Devil Doll Records.

LOG`s sludgy, grinding blues rock a surprise success

We always knew how good it was so it`s not a surprise to us but it has surprised many with comparisons to everyone from Napalm Death, COC, Eyehategod & Iron Monkey through to Tad, Fudge Tunnel, Helmet and the mighty Black Sabbath.

The album `10 Songs Of Log` is out now.

SHAMENS RIDE ready to Roll Out The Red

Getting ready to Roll Out The Red are SHAMENS RIDE, the bands first full length recording is also their most fully realised effort to date. Boasting a sound that is both harder and sludgier but also more melodic and accessible.Shamens Ride have developed a sound of their own and raised it to the level where it stands true and proud next to the heavy and melodic sounds currently dominating airwaves and even manages to make most look pale in comparison.This album is too good to pass by unnoticed, so put your hands together and prepare to Roll Out The Red for Shamens Ride!

`Roll Out The Red` arrives officially on June 3rd 2002.

LEGENDS OF MOTORSPORT deliver some Beef with Cheese

When the dedicated staff at High Beam Music hit the boardroom and emerged with a thumbs up decision to sign LEGENDS OF MOTORSPORT, we knew we had signed up four loose cannons that happen to write irresistibly great music.

It all started with the bio they sent us. If people found Marilyn Manson`s brand of high school fibs and media manipulations amusing then they haven`t seen nothing yet. LEGENDS OF MOTORSPORT are one hundred percent without doubt utterly full of shit.The story between the lines of crap goes a little like this, the band formed in North Hobart in the early 90`s. They describe their sound as a blend of sixties garage and seventies hard rock with manic energy and heavy-duty sludge.

Now relocated to Melbourne this tasty blend has seen "The Legends" play shows with the likes of Queens of The Stoneage, Rollins Band and Magic Dirt to name but a few and also a spot on the 2002 Big Day Out.

`Beef with Cheese` is due out on High Beam in June 2002.

VOLUME are Requesting Permission To Land

Taking their queue from early Monster Magnet and Blue Cheer, VOLUME describe their music best as heavy acid rock, drawing inspiration from a time when rock n� roll was truly experimental and free. The end result of this potent blend can be heard within `Requesting Permission To Land`, 34 minutes of psychedelic fuzz fest freakout.This may be some of the sludgiest riffs your likely to hear this year and then when the sweeping net of psychedelic waves of sound starts to bring back on bad-acid flashbacks, you too will be scanning the skies for a sign and chanting out aloud "Permission Granted"

`Requesting Permission To Land` is out in July 2002, a US release on Horns Up Records is scheduled for October 2002.

POD PEOPLE invite you to the Doom Saloon

`Doom Saloon` delivers the sound long-term fan�s of POD PEOPLE have come to expect from the band and much more. `Doom Saloon` is an album as crushingly heavy and brutal as it is laden with enough groove riffery to fire up every packed cone across the world.The album is the much-needed kick in the pants extreme music in Australia has been crying out for. An unapologetic, no holds barred, all out war on nu-metal trends, that takes extreme music back to what it used to be and what it has still yet to become.

`Doom Saloon` is out in June 2002

HEE HAW prepare to unleash their unique brand of organic goth rock

They deliver a sound that takes in the melodramatic darkness of Bauhaus, the sex-groove bottom end and punk ferocity of The Birthday Party as well as the play on silence and ambience that was Joy Division and make it their own.HEE HAW have managed to come up with a sound that not only encapsulates the 80�s Gothic sound, but takes on a modern and experimental edge in the process that is familiar yet uniquely HEE HAW.

Their debut e.p. `How To Pay Your Debts When You`re a Genius` is due in August 2002.

EL SANCHEZ hard at work with well respected US producer

They call it burito music.High action low riding fuzz rock.Featuring members of Tumbleweed, Thumlock & Fridge the band have recently begun work on their debut ep `If You Don`t Like It......Split` with US producer Jonathan Burnside who`s credit`s include Melvins, Clutch and Faith No More.

`If You Don`t Like It......Split` in due for release in September 2002.

MONSTROUS BLUES put the finishing touches on new release

The highly anticipated follow up to `High Octane` is currently in it`s final stages of completion and looks like turning out to be a full length album of fuzz rock action.There is no title yet but we expect to see a release sometime around September 2002.

SHIFTER, WRENCH & NUNCHUKKA SUPERFLY also hard at work

High energy rock n roller`s SHIFTER are near completion of work on their debut CD, while WRENCH are also close to completion of the follow up to `Oscillator Blues`.During a massive set supporting the Melvins, Sydney`s NUNCHUKKA SUPERFLY showcased some new material that they hope to lay down in the studio in the coming months.No release dates for these titles have been scheduled as yet.

On a sad note DAREDEVIL call it a day

After two ep releases, one full length album and countless live performances DAREDEVIL have decided to call it quits.The band would like to thank everyone who has supported them over their journey.If you don`t already own copies make sure you get hold of `Big Block Rock`, `Four On The Floor` and `3rd Degree Burnout`.We`d also like to thank the band for giving us the opportunity to work with them over the last two years or so and wish all members luck with future projects.

High Beam Volume 1 to be released soon

Featuring 20 bands together on one disc showcasing the new voice in Australia for cutting edge rock and roll. `Volume 1` is a specially priced sampler documenting the past, present and future collection of the amazing array of world class talent on the High Beam label.Check the website for tracklisting.

`Volume 1` will be released in July 2002

New to the High Beam family

We`d like to give a warm welcome to two new members of the High Beam family.Firstly we will be re- releasing the latest album from Sydney band SH`MANTRA in August.The album titled `Formula Orange` has been highly praised and compared to everything from early Pink Floyd and Hawkwind through to current post rock favourites Mogwai and Godspeed You Black Emporer.We are also very excited to introduce to you DRAGONAUTA, hailing from Argentina these guys churn out some of the heaviest retro doom rock you are likely to hear.The band`s debut album `Luciferatu` will be released in October 2002.MP3`s of both these band`s will be available on the High Beam website shortly.

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