One of Newcastle’s most prolific heavy acts, Boudicca return with their blistering new single Serpentine, a track that channels fury, feminine power, and Shakespearean drama into a fierce exploration of trauma and transformation.
The single is out today, Wednesday, October 22, on Bandcamp and streaming platforms, marking another bold step for the band as they prepare to hit the road for a regional NSW tour.
Drawing inspiration from Macbeth, Serpentine reimagines Lady Macbeth’s call to “look like the innocent flower, but be the serpent under’t,” twisting it into a modern anthem of reclamation and rage.
The song sees the band at their most uncompromising, heavy, deliberate, and emotionally raw, as they examine what it means to fight back against suppression and pain.
The track was mixed and mastered by Joe Andersons at Woodriver Studios, a name synonymous with the city’s thriving heavy music scene.
Andersons’ previous work with acts like Feel the Pain, Ill Natured, Daisy Chain, and Spat Out sets the tone for Serpentine’s layered intensity and sonic precision, giving the release a powerful, immersive edge.
Fresh from supporting punk icons Dead Kennedys in Sydney, Boudicca are now taking their raw energy on the road. Their upcoming run includes debut shows in Byron Bay, Dubbo, and Wagga Wagga, as well as hometown performances on Awabakal and Worimi Country.
Fans can expect a cathartic, high-octane set that captures the defiant spirit behind their latest release.
The tour begins on October 28 at The Croatian Club in Newcastle, supporting Colombian hardcore outfit Muro.
From there, the band heads to Byron Bay’s Arts Factory Garden Bar for Hardcore Halloween on October 31 before joining Scene Thru Sleep and Alpha Cult for the Regional Metal Tour with stops in Dubbo (November 14), Wagga Wagga (November 21), and a final hometown show on November 22.
Boudicca’s brand new song Serpentine is out now on all major streaming services and Bandcamp. For tickets and more tour information, visit their Instagram.
