There Will Be Blood lived up to its name. From Betrayed’s opening hardcore assault to Identity Error’s blood-soaked finale, Jive Adelaide became a blur of fists, feet, breakdowns and absolute chaos. Read More …
Beartooth Share Eyes Closed And Announce Pure Ecstasy 2027 Australian Tour
Beartooth are stepping into another massive chapter, and Australia is firmly part of the ride. The Ohio heavy rock force will release their upcoming new album Pure Ecstasy on August 28 via Fearless Records. Ahead of the album, Beartooth have shared their new single “Eyes Read More …
Candlemass’ Johan Länquist Comes Full Circle Ahead of Historic Australian Debut Tour For The Doom Metal Legends
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I Choose Violence Deliver South Australian Savagery On “An Enemy To Life Itself” EP | Crannk Reviews
I Choose Violence are back with their third EP, their second EP in as many years, named An Enemy To Life Itself, a brutal assault on the aural array by the South Australian metalcore monolith. Five songs sanctifying my satisfaction of savagery and sonic strength. Read More …
THE HU Carry Ancestral Wisdom Forward on HUN | Crannk Interviews
Mongolian Hunnu Rock pioneers THE HU have opened another chapter in their remarkable journey with the release of their third full length album, HUN. Released on July 24 through Better Noise Music, the 11 track album expands the band’s collision of traditional Mongolian instrumentation, throat Read More …
Umbersound’s Joe D’Angelo: Why Doom Metal Doesn’t Need Perfection To Hit Hard
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Paleface Swiss Are Ready to Tear Froth & Fury Apart: “Australians Go F*ing Nuts Anyway”
Paleface Swiss frontman Marc “Zelli” Zellweger discusses Australia’s wild crowds, Froth & Fury, new songs and why the band’s first Australian festival appearance means so much. Read More …
In This Moment Announce New Album Witch And Unleash Crawl
The next era of In This Moment has arrived, and the spell has been cast. The GRAMMY Award-nominated, multi-platinum heavy alternative force have announced their ninth full length album Witch, set for release on August 28. The album also marks the band’s debut LP for Read More …
Al Anderson: The Guitarist Who Helped Change The World Still Chases The Perfect Note
Legendary guitarist Al Anderson reflects on Bob Marley, vintage guitars, London’s musical revolution, spirituality and bringing The Original Wailers back to Australia. Read More …
Still Here, Still Kicking: Symetria’s All or Nothing | Crannk Interviews
From The Hollies to Kill ’Em All Vince’s earliest core musical memory does not begin with distorted guitars or a screaming metal crowd. It begins at around four years old with a Walkman belonging to his uncle Vincent and a cassette featuring The Hollies’ “Bus Read More …
Eivør Announces New Album Tungl And Shares Drekafljóð / Dragon Maiden
Transcendent Faroese artist Eivør has announced the next chapter in her remarkable musical journey. Her new studio album Tungl will be released on October 16, with the title translating from Faroese to “moon”. Alongside the announcement, Eivør has unveiled the new song “Drekafljóð / Dragon Read More …
Dehumanizing Itatrain Worship Fuse Anime And Slam Chaos On 2D Complex | Crannk Reviews
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