Ash drummer Rick McMurray joins Crannk to discuss celebrating 30 years of 1977, memories of Big Day Out 1999, touring Australia, his biggest drumming influences and why Ash are still focused on the future. Read More …
Besomora’s Devotion to the Fear: Nine-String Guitars, Demons and Metal Rebirth
There are some bands you discover because a press release lands in your inbox at the right moment. Others become part of your world slowly, one song and one encounter at a time. Besomora fall firmly into that second category for me. I first came Read More …
The Kovenant Are Here To Stay: Nagash Talks Australia, Nexus Polaris And An Almost Written New Album
Some bands return to relive a celebrated chapter from their past. The Kovenant have returned because that past unexpectedly opened the door to an entirely new future. When I caught up with Nagash for Crannk, the immediate reason was historic enough. This September, The Kovenant Read More …
From Ashes To New Announce First Ever Australian Headline Tour With Banks Arcade
American rock chameleons From Ashes To New are set to return to Australia this October for their first ever headline tour, joined by special guests Banks Arcade. Following their debut Australian performances at Good Things Festival in 2024, From Ashes To New will bring their Read More …
Sheri Moon Zombie Releases Debut Single And Video I Love My Robot
Cult icon, actress, designer and longtime horror favourite Sheri Moon Zombie has officially stepped into music with the release of her debut single and video “I Love My Robot”. The track was produced by acclaimed producer Zeuss and arrives with a music video directed by Read More …
From First To Last Sign To Fearless Records And Share Your Name In Red Ink
Fearless Records has welcomed iconic 2000s post-hardcore outfit From First To Last to its global roster, and the band have marked the new partnership with the release of their new single “Your Name In Red Ink”. Listen to “Your Name In Red Ink” here:https://fftl.ffm.to/redink For Read More …
Riff Raiders Drop Sound Mirror And Celebrate Welcome To Mars Physical CD Release
Melbourne modern hard rockers Riff Raiders have dropped their latest single and video “Sound Mirror”, celebrating the release of their new album Welcome To Mars on compact disc. Listen to “Sound Mirror” here:https://lnkfi.re/soundmirror Listen to Welcome To Mars here:https://tinyurl.com/WelcomeToMars There is something very cool about Read More …
There Will Be Blood Adelaide: Jive Goes to War
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
Four decades after Candlemass helped shape the foundations of epic doom metal, Australian audiences are finally about to experience that monumental sound live. This September and October, the Swedish legends will make their long awaited Australian debut with two nights in Melbourne, followed by Sydney Read More …
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 …