Knotfest Australia To Return In 2024, 'Led Zeppelin IV' Mystery Solved + MORE

Here's the latest in Hard N Heavy Headlines with Emmy Mack of RedHook! This episode is packed with electrifying news for metal and rock fans. We kick off with the huge announcement that Knotfest, the festival branded by the legendary Slipknot, is set to make its triumphant return to Australia in 2024. After its successful debut earlier this year, Knotfest is coming back to Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane in March next year. While the lineup remains under wraps, we promise to keep you updated with all the latest developments.

In other news, the 2024 Grammy nominees have been announced, and the Best Metal Performance category is brimming with talent. Heavyweights like Metallica, Disturbed, Slipknot, Ghost, and Spiritbox have all earned nominations, showcasing the diversity and vitality of the metal scene.

But there's more! Members from iconic Aussie rock bands such as Jet, Spiderbait, Powderfinger, and You Am I are joining forces to form a supergroup Led Zeppelin tribute band. Named the Australian Rock Collective, they're set to tour Australia in June 2024, playing the iconic album Led Zeppelin IV in full across 12 regional and metro dates.

And finally, we delve into a fascinating rock mystery. Researchers have uncovered the identity of the enigmatic man on the cover of Led Zeppelin's iconic untitled fourth album. Lot Long, a thatcher from Wiltshire, UK, who passed away in 1893, is the face that has intrigued fans for over 50 years. Frontman Robert Plant found the original photo in an antique shop, and now, thanks to diligent research, the story behind this mysterious figure has been revealed.

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