Those that have witnessed the last few Winterun shows will have noticed that the blistered fingers of bass duties have changed hands. Gav Hayes has moved on to pursue other worldly pursuits, ending nigh-on five years of great riffing and good times with the band. On behalf of the entire Winterun clan, we wish him well.

Joining the fold in the low end slot is Matt Taylor. Matt comes to the band with a barrel of musical talent, a well-hardened liver and a 6-stringed bass of doom!!! As a result, new tracks are already in the works and are sounding slick. Those in Melbourne, come down and welcome Matt (and some new tunes) to the Winterun clan at the Heavy Duty Festival at the Tote, Saturday August 30.

SATURDAY AUGUST 30 - HEAVY DUTY MAGAZINES ‘TOTE FEST’ FEATURING DREADNAUGHT, FRANKENBOK, LOS ALAMOS, DIVE INTO RUIN, WINTERUN AND DOWNRIVER.  $10 ENTRY, FREE BBQ, DOORS OPEN 7PM 18+ ONLY