The Toyota HiLux: Australia’s Trusted Workhorse Gets a New Generation
Drive past any worksite in Port Melbourne on a weekday and you'll see them parked two or three deep, HiLux utes with muddy wheel arches and canopies full of tools.…
PRS Guitars: From Boutique Curves to Arena Rigs — How Paul Reed Smith Built a Modern Icon
You can usually spot a PRS guitar from across the room. Curvy tops, bird inlays, flame-maple finishes that look like the surface of another planet — and a vibe that’s…
The Art of Pairing Cigars With Drinks: Whisky, Rum, Beer and More
Look, I'll be upfront about something. Most of my cigar time happens on a Saturday evening after the boys are finally asleep, when the house is quiet and I've got…
Limp Bizkit bassist Sam Rivers dies aged 48
I can't believe I'm writing this. Sam Rivers, the founding bassist of Limp Bizkit, has died at 48. If you grew up in the late 90s or early 2000s, this…
The Spaceman Has Left the Building: Remembering Ace Frehley
There are moments in life when the music stops, and you realise that the soundtrack to your youth is one track shorter. This is one of those moments. Ace Frehley,…
Hitchhiking in Australia: Rules, Risks, and Roadtrip Reality
Thinking about sticking your thumb out and catching a ride across Australia? Whether you're chasing a coastal road trip, cutting through the Outback, or just looking for a lift between…
Ozzy Osbourne Death: A Fan’s Final Goodbye to the Prince of Darkness
Ozzy Osbourne has died at the age of 76. For lifelong fans, it feels like losing a friend who’s been with us through every loud guitar riff and life-changing lyric.
The Ford Cortina: An Automotive Icon and Its Enduring Legacy
The Ford Cortina: An Automotive Icon and Its Enduring Legacy The Ford Cortina remains an iconic piece of Australia's automotive history, not just for its practicality and style, but for…
Jackson Guitars: Loud, Fast and Unapologetically Metal
Absolutely. Here's the updated article with notable Jackson-using bands woven throughout the text, both Australian and international, while keeping everything m-dash free and written in a conversational, magazine-friendly tone for an Aussie audience.
Black Sabbath’s Final Bow: A Monumental Farewell at Villa Park
When Black Sabbath took the stage at Villa Park in Birmingham on 5 July 2025, the atmosphere was electric. This wasn’t just another concert – it was a once-in-a-lifetime moment. For the…