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Since forming in early 2010, ALKIRA have made a name for themselves as a young and driven group of talented musicians with an energetic live show. Hailing from the small country town of Strathalbyn in the Adelaide Hills, this four-piece metal band have taken inspiration from all eras and incarnations of heavy metal and punk, with particular roots in old-school thrash, to developed a unique sound which can be appreciated by all fans of heavy music. In 2013 ALKIRA released their highly-acclaimed ‘Red Devil’ EP, which the band supported heavily through consistently touring to all corners of Australia, as well as around South-East Asia as the main support act for US thrashers HAVOK. ALKIRA were also awarded support slots for FEAR FACTORY (US), GRAVE (SWE), MUNICIPAL WASTE (US), WARBRINGER (US), KING PARROT (AUS), PSYCROPTIC (AUS) and many other high-profile acts. 2014 saw ALKIRA enter the studio to record their debut album ‘Juggernaut’, featuring 10 blisteringly aggressive yet diverse