🎸 Step Into the World of Arcade Stories! 🎸
Get ready to be transported to a musical world where metal, nu-metal, and alternative rock collide.
Arcade Stories is a Mackay-based band bringing a fresh take on heavy music—combining gritty riffs, haunting melodies, and gaming-inspired themes that draw you right in.
With a sound that’s edgy yet introspective, Arcade Stories is adding depth to the heavy music scene—and they’re only just getting started.
🎶 What’s Their Sound?
- Nu-metal meets grunge and alt-rock, with horror-inspired atmospheres
- Influences like Deftones, Korn, Bring Me the Horizon, Northlane
- Mixed with electronic vibes inspired by Rufus Du Sol
- The result? A genre-bending sound that’s dark, raw, and emotionally resonant
🎸 Band Members and Their Roles
- Lead Guitarist & Bassist – Formerly from Vasculitis, bringing crushing riffs
- Drummer – Also creating solo metal under Shell of Me
- Lead Vocals & Rhythm Guitar – Driving lyrical depth and melodic storytelling
🎉 New EP Alert: High Score Diploma 🎉
Debut EP with 3 tracks inspired by life in a video game world:
- New Game – Starts mellow, then hits hard with grit and urgency
- You Are Dead – The heaviest, exploring loss, rage, and connection
- Continue? – A piano-driven, electronic anthem with a powerful chorus
📅 Release Date: April 27th — Available on all streaming platforms
🌟 Arcade Stories’ Journey
Started as a solo project in 2019, Arcade Stories officially became a live band in 2022.
They’ve since played across Mackay’s local venues and are now preparing to take their sound to broader stages.
Their sound is as cinematic as it is visceral—built for headphones, mosh pits, and late-night game sessions alike.
🏆 Proudest Achievements
- Growing from solo vision to full band
- Performing live with a tight-knit, diverse lineup
- Creating a record that’s thematically rich and musically bold
💪 Overcoming Challenges
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Forming during a global pandemic
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Juggling multiple musical projects and genres
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Building a presence from the ground up in an emerging regional music scene
🚀 What’s Next?
- Promoting High Score Diploma through shows and streaming
- Booking more regional and interstate gigs
- Expanding their reach while staying grounded in the gaming-meets-metal aesthetic
💡 Tips for Fellow Musicians
“Don’t underestimate yourself—your talents are more powerful than you think.”
“Act now. Don’t wait for someone else to tell you you’re ready. You already are.”
🔗 Connect with Arcade Stories
Follow the band and support their journey:
📸 Instagram
📘 Facebook
🌐 Website
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