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Rod Whitfield, Journalist

Rod Whitfield

Rod Whitfield is a retired musician and long-time music writer. He joined his first band on drums way back in 1987, playing in myriad original rock acts before hanging up the sticks and retiring in 2015. In 1995, he joined Forte Magazine, Geelong’s premier street press magazine, as a journalist and has not stopped writing about music since. He has written for The Music, UK Prog Magazine, Beat, was The Buzz Magazine’s chief rock and metal writer for eight years, and has worked for countless online publications and zines. 

Since retiring from the original band scene, he has become a novelist, and at the time of writing he is completing work on his fourth book, the third work in a trilogy based on an upcoming fantasy/combat/adventure video game, as well as designing the narrative of the game itself. Keep an eye out for the release of Brides of Vampira in the coming years. 

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Album Review: Architects - For Those That Wish To Exist
"A must for those who love cutting-edge modern heavy music"
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The Music 2020 Writers' Poll: Rod Whitfield
Here's what The Music's writers rated in 2020…
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Album Review: Mr Bungle - The Raging Wrath Of The Easter Bunny Demo
"A very welcome reimagining."
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Album Review: Glass Ocean - The Remnants Of Losing Yourself In Someone Else
"This album is quality from end to end."
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Album Review: sleepmakeswaves - These Are Not Your Dreams
"A must for their many fans."
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Album Review: Ebonivory - The Long Dream I
"The album is a true journey"
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Album Review: Caligula's Horse - Rise Radiant
"Ultimately, this band seems incapable of putting out a dud. Or even something slightly sub-par."
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Album Review: Birds Of Tokyo - Human Design
"A challenging but highly rewarding listening experience"
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Album Review: Dream On Dreamer - What If I Told You It Doesn't Get Better
"Takes the listener on an ever-moving, ever-evolving, ever-changing journey"
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Album Review: August Burns Red - Guardians
"There is precious little in the way of dynamics going on here"
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'There's A Lot Of Gatekeepers': The Merindas Have Their Sights Set Beyond Australia
Rod Whitfield speaks to Candice Lorrae and Kristel Kickett of The Merindas about the importance of staying connected to country and culture.
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Album Review: Polaris - The Death Of Me
"What sets Polaris apart is their sheer commitment to the cause."