hetslayer

We are proud to be unleashing our debut album ‘Not My Problem’ — a fierce, trans-inclusive and affirming punk record that hits hard and holds heart. 📢 Listen to 'Not My Problem' now on Bandcamp! Link in bio. 💿 Grab your vinyl @table.records or at the album launch @thediggersstore ! To celebrate, we’re throwing an all-ages, alcohol-free launch on Saturday 31 January at 61 Main Road, Campbells Creek — everyone welcome. Doors open at 5:00 PM. Local chaos starts with @claire.m.spooner at 5:30 PM Hetslayer slays the stage at 6:15PM Followed by @supertartband at 7:00PM Tickets are $20/$15 *15% of all ticket sales will be donated to Harcourt Fire relief. If you can’t make the launch, swing by @table.records on Sunday 1 February at 11:30 am to meet us in person and get your copy of our album signed. Castlemaine Pride representatives and Alex Bennett from @soundrecordings will also be there, so if you have any questions about upcoming events or recordings, come say hi. More info at castlemainepride.org.au XXX Album Credits: Engineered by Alex Bennett Recorded and mixed at Sound Recordings, 9th - 12th October 2025 Mastered by Casey Rice MGMT Cristina Pantazis Cover art and design by Emma “Ruby” Armstrong-Porter @champion__ruby Released in collaboration with @gardenseat Extra musicians: Claire Spooner @jpwhippersnipper Gay backing vocals by Castlemaine's queer community This record was conceptualised on the lands of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation, and recorded and released on Djaara Country. We pay our deepest respects to the Traditional Owners of these lands — including the Brotherboys and Sistergirls — and to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge that this land was stolen, and that First Peoples’ sovereignty has never been ceded. Always was, always will be, Aboriginal land. Hetslayer: Amplifying Trans Voices with Music of Resilience project would not be possible without the generous support of Victoria’s Pride Regional Activation Program (RAP). Castlemaine Pride proudly operates as a program of @castlemainecommunity House. #Hetslayer #NotMyProblem #RecordRelease2026 #Midsumma #VicPride

On 31 January 2026, Hetslayer released their debut album. This record is a declaration of strength and a document of visibility. For too long, trans voices have been silenced and erased. Trans people are denied safety and basic human rights. Through resilience and truth, we rise. In living openly and unapologetically, we create space for everyone to feel safe in discovering their true selves. Trans people are people. Fuck the binary! Thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate the launch of our record ‘Not My Problem’ at @thediggersstore . Huge thanks to Ali Currey from @table.records for hosting us in-store, helping us sign records, and amplifying our voices. Thanks also to @gardenseat for guiding us and helping ensure our voices continue to resonate long after these events. And a big shout-out to @supertartband for jumping in at the last minute as a support act — we’re so grateful. Thank you to the gay community voices of Jess Parker @jpwhippersnipper , Sez Wilks, Paul Allen, Red Dearnley, John Willis and Larry Sutcliffe. Many thanks to @claire.m.spooner for the riffs and licks. Thanks Alex Bennett @soundrecordings for always believing in our music and gently guiding us through the recording process. Thanks Kai Yai for the studio assistance, good spirits and shout-outs. Thanks to Casey Rice for mastering. To Emma “Ruby” Armstrong-Porter @champion__ruby (album art) and Jessica Schwientek @_only__farms_ (photography) for your graphic visions and artistry. Heartfelt thanks to Cristina Pantazis from @castlemaine_pride for making all of this possible. And finally, big thanks to Victoria’s Pride Regional Activation Program and @midsummafestival for their generous support. This record was conceptualised on the lands of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation, and recorded and released on Djaara Country. We pay our deepest respects to the Traditional Owners of these lands — including the Brotherboys and Sistergirls — and to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge that this land was stolen, and that First Peoples’ sovereignty has never been ceded. Always was, always will be, Aboriginal land. XXX #Hetslayer #NotMyProblem #RecordRelease2026

“MAKE SPACE FOR ME!” 🏳️‍⚧️ Huge congrats to @hetslayerband for their amazing record launch over the weekend in Castlemaine! “Not My Problem” is the debut album of trans and queer punk band Hetslayer. It was such an electric energy in the packed @thediggersstore @soundrecordings space, where they recorded the album late last year. Big shout out to Cristina from @castlemaine_pride for making this all possible. This project has been supported by the Victorian Government @vicgovdffh as part of Victoria’s Pride Regional Activation Program in partnership with @midsummafestival . I had such a blast! You can listen to the album on Bandcamp or purchase the stunning vinyl through @gardenseat Label or at Table Records in Castlemaine. #regionalactivationprogram #midsumma #lgbtqia #victoriaspride

7 Gay Days. Harmonising at its best.

@hetslayerband release their debut album this Saturday! Pick up a copy of this excellent punk record at @thediggersstore or @table.records in Castlemaine 🔥

Meet Alex (drums, songwriting) 🥁 🌈 What do you hope people feel at a Hetslayer show? I hope that the vibe makes them feel stoked to be 100% themselves and that in turn makes them feel energetic and excited to get amongst it and feel the love in the community. 🌈 How does playing in regional spaces compare to city shows? I've only played one regional show that was to a pretty small crowd, so I’m excited to play another one! I've been to lots of them though. What I love most is the excitement and energy in the room and the eclectic crowd. City dwellers that get so much cool stuff to see all the time are too cool to enjoy it! There is a chill vibe I love about regional shows. XXX Photography by Jessica Schwientek @_only__farms_ Hetslayer: Amplifying Trans Voices with Music of Resilience project would not be possible without the collaborative efforts of @soundrecordings and @gardenseat , and the generous support of Victoria’s Pride Regional Activation Program (RAP). Castlemaine Pride proudly operates as a program of @castlemainecommunity House. #Hetslayer #NotMyProblem #RecordRelease2026 #Midsumma #VicPride

We're getting excited! Hope you are too. Tickets tickets tickets: /hetslayer-album-launch-diggers-store-campbells-creek 31st Jan 5pm Diggers Store Campbell's Creek! See you there.

Meet Han (guitar/bass, vocals, songwriting)🎤 🌈 What usually comes first for you — lyrics, feeling or a riff? A combination of lyrics and feeling. The best songs I write develop from a line that summarises a feeling in a few words. For example, not my problem or look it up on the internet. If I'm lucky I'll also have a melody in my head for that part and then the rest of the song builds out from there. If I don't have a feeling I want to communicate I find songwriting harder and am often less happy with the result. I like songs with depth that punch you in the guts and make you cry. 🌈 Your songs carry a lot of emotional weight. How do you decide what stories are ready to be shared publicly? In the beginning of Hetslayer I felt very vulnerable and only wanted to play in safe spaces eg friend’s backyards or Cafe Gummo. But as we played more gigs I grew more comfortable. Now I don't care who hears it or what they think. They can eat shit. Having the band with me gives me courage and makes me feel safe. Bec and Alex got my back! 🌈 How do you balance vulnerability with strength in your songwriting? I like our set to have a mix of humour, punches in the face and heart wrenchers. I don't really set out to write a certain type of songs… often the content or the feeling dictates whether it's funny or angry or soft. We have a new song about terfs that I'm excited to play at the launch! XXX Photography by Jessica Schwientek @_only__farms_ Hetslayer: Amplifying Trans Voices with Music of Resilience project would not be possible without the collaborative efforts of @soundrecordings and @gardenseat , and the generous support of Victoria’s Pride Regional Activation Program (RAP). Castlemaine Pride proudly operates as a program of @castlemainecommunity House. #Hetslayer #NotMyProblem #RecordRelease2026 #Midsumma #VicPride

Meet Bec (bass/guitar, vocals, songwriting) 🎸 🌈 How did Hetslayer come together, and where did the name come from? We came together after seeing our friends the Moody Beaches play a gig at the Bridge in Castlemaine. We felt so inspired and excited from the gig that we decided to start our own band. Hetslayer was the original name of a skateboard I had (yes we named our skateboards…it was during a lockdown). Along with Han from the band and two other friends, Kate and Gem we had a skate gang and named all of our boards. Admittedly, not a lot of kick flips happened but we had fun creating our skate gang. 🌈 How do you describe Hetslayer to someone who’s never heard you — beyond genre labels? Loud, messy, angry, fun and really gay! 🌈 Queer and trans voices sit at the centre of Hetslayer’s work. Why is that visibility important to you right now? Trans joy needs to be celebrated. We’ve always existed and will continue to resist. XXX Photography by Jessica Schwientek @_only__farms_ Hetslayer: Amplifying Trans Voices with Music of Resilience project would not be possible without the collaborative efforts of @soundrecordings and @gardenseat , and the generous support of Victoria’s Pride Regional Activation Program (RAP). Castlemaine Pride proudly operates as a program of @castlemainecommunity House. #Hetslayer #NotMyProblem #RecordRelease2026 #Midsumma #VicPride

Meet Hetslayer ‘In-Store’ appearance @table.records ! Swing by Table Records on Sunday, 1 February, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM to meet Hetslayer in person and get your copy of their debut album signed. ‘Not My Problem’ is a fierce, trans-inclusive punk record – composed of high-energy, sound politics, and unapologetic queerness. Don’t miss this chance to connect with the band, to honor trans and queer voices in your music scene! Castlemaine Pride representatives and Alex Bennett from Sound Recordings will also be there on the day — so if you have any questions about events or recordings, come say hi. Free entry - all ages and attitudes welcome. More info at castlemainepride.org.au XXX This record was conceptualised on the lands of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation, and recorded and released on Djaara Country. We pay our deepest respects to the Traditional Owners of these lands — including the Brotherboys and Sistergirls — and to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge that this land was stolen, and that First Peoples’ sovereignty has never been ceded. Always was, always will be, Aboriginal land. Hetslayer: Amplifying Trans Voices with Music of Resilience project would not be possible without the collaborative efforts of @soundrecordings and @gardenseat , and the generous support of Victoria’s Pride Regional Activation Program (RAP). Castlemaine Pride proudly operates as a program of @castlemainecommunity House. #Hetslayer #NotMyProblem #RecordRelease2026 #Midsumma #VicPride

Hetslayer are unleashing their debut album on Saturday, 31 January live @thediggersstore . Fierce, trans-inclusive and unapologetically affirming, 'Not My Problem’ is a punk record for the ages — all high energy, sharp politics and full-throttle queerness. Expect a space where LGBTQIA+ voices take centre stage. Steamy new act added to the line-up: @supertartband 🔥 Super Tart are a girl punk band from Lutruita (sadly, Paddock Bomb have had to pull out). Doors open at 5:00 PM. Local chaos starts with @claire.m.spooner at 5:30 PM Hetslayer slays the stage at 6:15PM Followed by Super Tart at 7:00PM Tickets are $20/$15 *15% of all ticket sales will be donated to Harcourt Fire relief. This is an all-ages and alcohol-free event. Find the ticketing link in our bio, or access full event information at castlemainepride.org. XXX This record was conceptualised on the lands of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation, and recorded and released on Djaara Country. We pay our deepest respects to the Traditional Owners of these lands — including the Brotherboys and Sistergirls — and to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge that this land was stolen, and that First Peoples’ sovereignty has never been ceded. Always was, always will be, Aboriginal land. Artwork by Emma "Ruby" Armstrong-Porter @champion__ruby Hetslayer: Amplifying Trans Voices with Music of Resilience project would not be possible without the collaborative efforts of @soundrecordings and @gardenseat , and the generous support of Victoria’s Pride Regional Activation Program (RAP). Castlemaine Pride proudly operates as a program of @castlemainecommunity House. #Hetslayer #NotMyProblem #RecordRelease2026 #Midsumma #VicPride