Hidden Intent

Since their inception in 2011, Adelaide’s own pub thrash tycoons Hidden Intent have been tearing through the global metal scene like a meat mincer in an Aussie pie factory. Carving out a diehard fanbase worldwide, their sound is a ferocious blend of '80s thrash, deeply rooted in both Bay Area and Teutonic traditions. Fueled by a firestorm of riffs, blistering guitar solos, frenetic drumming, and gritty vocals—all mashed together with a solid slab of party —Hidden Intent unleash an unrelenting live assault. Their high-octane performances hit like a bull at the gate or a drop bear falling from the sky, whipping crowds into chaos wherever they go. With a wealth of international tours and high-profile supports under their belt, Hidden Intent have stormed the stage alongside metal heavyweights such as Sepultura, Sacred Reich, Nuclear Assault, Queensrÿche, Toxic Holocaust, and Helloween. To add to this, not only have they pounded out an abundance of local metal festivals country-wide, including Froth & Fury and Blacken Open Air they've also left their mark abroad on the holy grounds of Wacken Open Air and the battlefields of Bloodstock, proving their dominance on some of the world’s biggest metal stages. From relentless touring at home and abroad to their unwavering commitment to thrash, Hidden Intent have forged an unshakable reputation. Not only are they one of Australia’s premier thrash acts, but like a well-earned VB frothy, they’re simply one of the country’s best.