PREMIERE: Inarius Unleashes All Hell on New Belter 'Systemanic'
Some bands need five, ten, fifteen, twenty minutes and beyond to say what they want to say musically and lyrically. Some bands get in, assault your senses and smash you about the face violently for a moment, and then get the fuck out. Some bands’ songs are here for a good time, not a long time.
New Brisbane act Inarius belong fairly and squarely in the latter category.
Certainly for their new single anyway, the no-bullshit heavy music explosion known as 'Systemanic'. It may be brief, it may be done in a whirlwind one and a quarter minutes, but boy, do they pack a lot in to that minute and a quarter. Man, does it make your head spin with its titanium grooves, ballsy, crunchy bottom-end and hyper-urgent, lung-busting vocals. It’s a brief but impactful hardcore detonation that will make many fans of this sub-genre sit up and take notice.
A chaotic, ‘live in the studio’ style of music video accompanies the blistering track.
Drawing inspiration from such heavy hitters as HEAVENSGATE, Alpha Wolf, Make Them Suffer, Kublai Khan, and Paleface, main man Jack Dabe only put Inarius together in the last few years, knowing full well what a struggle it is to get a brand new band off the ground in the current musical climate. Especially a band so distant from the mainstream. The brevity of the track is part of the strategy to draw attention their way and launch the band’s career in a big way.
Dabe joined us recently to chat about that and other Inarius-related topics.
Hey Jack, welcome to WoS. For the uninitiated, tell us your origin story!
We’re Inarius — a 3-piece from Brisbane made up of myself (Jack, vocals), Nathan on guitar, and Wade on bass. I’d always wanted to start a band but never knew where to begin — plus, I’m hopeless with instruments. That changed when I heard 'Mars Attacks' by Darko US when that released.
Seeing how Josh Miller (Baby J) built that project almost solo lit a fire under me. I realized I didn’t need a full crew — just a vision and the guts to start. I reached out to local artists and got some direction from Josh Ang (Pincer+), which led to our first single 'Locust'. It felt rough, but it was mine — a raw piece of my passion finally out in the world. Nathan reached out after hearing it.
We’d known each other through mutual friends since high school, and he’d been playing in local deathcore bands since 2013. He was keen to jump in, and it was a no-brainer. Wade and I met at UNIFY back in 2018 and instantly clicked over our love for deathcore. When he saw I was finally doing my thing, he jumped at the chance to join — despite never having played bass before. He went out, bought one, and started learning immediately. His drive and energy are what every band needs.
The name Inarius comes from the videogame Diablo - what's the connection between your band and that character?
I’ve been a huge fan of the games since I was a teenager. The character Inarius really stuck with me from the first time I saw him in Diablo II. He’s a rogue angel who defied the Heavens and turned his back on an endless war that wasn’t going anywhere. Instead, he forged his own path and created his own vision — his own “Sanctuary” (yeah, I know Diablo fans will cringe at that one haha). I always respected that.
Inarius, to me, represents breaking away from expectations and building something for yourself, no matter what others think. That idea really resonated with what I wanted this band to stand for.
You've gotta sell your band's sound to the Aussie core community. What would you say and who are three bands that inspired your overall sound?
I’ve always been drawn to heavy music. One of my earliest memories was seeing Linkin Park’s 'One Step Closer' on RAGE as a kid — it blew my mind. I wasn’t an angry kid, but I was always getting into trouble, and that kind of music became a weirdly perfect outlet. It helped me deal with the frustration I didn’t know how to express.
Growing up in the early 2000s, discovering music was harder — there was no Spotify or algorithm feeding you new bands. But my older sister was into the heavy scene and helped me find my way. I still remember the moment she showed me 'Pray For Plagues' by Bring Me The Horizon — that track alone was on repeat for weeks. Over time, my biggest influences became old-school Bring Me The Horizon, Parkway Drive, and Thy Art Is Murder. They’re always in my top-played artists every year. Every time I listen to them, I imagine how insane it’d be to share a stage with those legends one day. That’s the dream.
You're here to premiere new song 'Systemanic' - what inspired this one?
'Systemanic' is pure frustration.
It’s about being stuck in a world that feeds you lies, burns you out, and expects you to smile through it.
It’s that boiling-point feeling — like you’re screaming and no one’s listening. This track is our middle finger to the system and a reminder that you don’t have to play nice when everything around you is falling apart.
Can we expect an album or EP on the way following this release? If so, what can you tell us about it?
We’ve definitely been tossing around the idea of an EP, but for now what I can say is that 'Systemanic' is just the beginning. It kicks off a 3-part story we’ve been working on — one that dives deep into themes of mental burnout, defiance, and fighting back when everything feels stacked against you. Each track builds on the last, both sonically and lyrically, and 'Systemanic' sets the tone with that raw, angsty aggression.
We’re not rushing the process — we want every release to hit with purpose. But if you’re into heavy music with something to say, you’ll want to stick around for what’s coming next.
The single is short, punchy metal/hardcore awesomeness. What's the thought process behind releasing such a short song like this?
We’re a new band, and we know new acts don’t always get a lot of time to grab attention — so we wanted to hit hard and hit fast.
'Systemanic' is short, punchy, and unapologetic. It comes in swinging and is over before you know it.
In a world where people are constantly chasing that next quick dopamine hit, this track delivers exactly that — a fast, heavy burst of chaos that leaves an impact.
For those who are keen to hear it in a live setting, do you have any upcoming shows we should keep track of?
No shows locked in just yet, but if you follow us on socials, you’ll be the first to know when we hit a stage near you. We’re definitely keen to bring 'Systemanic' and the rest of what we’ve got brewing to a live setting soon. Also — we’re on the hunt for a full-time drummer. So if you (or someone you know) is wild enough to join the chaos, hit us up.
Any final thoughts?
Just a massive thank you to anyone who’s taken the time to check out 'Systemanic' — it means the world to us. We’re just getting started, and there’s plenty more chaos on the way. If you vibe with what we’re doing, follow us, share the track, and scream it with us when we hit the stage.
And hey — to any heavy music fans out there chasing your own vision: back yourself. Start messy, stay passionate, and never wait for permission to create something real.
Interview by Rod Whitfield
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