By Jai “That Aussie Metal Guy” Finland has long been a cradle of groundbreaking metal, and 2025 just introduced another force to reckon with: Underwater Father. Formed in the summer of 2024, this extreme metal collective is the shadowy sibling of Of Spite, made up Read More …
Hey Crannk readers! Jai That Aussie Metal Guy here, and today I’m diving into the expansive, otherworldly realm of Canadian progressive blackened death outfit Symbiotic Growth. The band recently unleashed their powerful and emotionally resonant sophomore album “Beyond The Sleepless Aether” this past March — Read More …
In a tempestuous blend of Irish myth, blackened extremity, and raw underground grit, Dublin’s HORRENDA have carved their name into the jagged stone of the extreme metal scene. From its beginnings as a solo project in 2015 by Darragh “Outis” O’Connor to its evolution into Read More …
On this edition, Jim and Jai That Aussie Metal Guy are absolutely stoked to be speaking again with the powerhouse vocalist Marc Lopes — the man currently fronting the mighty Metal Church, Let Us Prey, and a key force in Ross The Boss! Marc’s bringing Read More …
Jai That Aussie Metal Guy here again on behalf of crannk.com, I recently caught up with Simone Simons, the captivating voice behind Epica, who has been a cornerstone of the symphonic metal genre for over two decades. With the band’s ninth studio album, Aspiral, released Read More …
Darren “Daz” Brookes, guitarist and founding member of the legendary British death metal band BENEDICTION, has been a driving force behind the group’s relentless sound since their inception in 1989. With their upcoming ninth studio album, Ravage Of Empires, set to release on April 4, Read More …
Jai That Aussie Metal Guy recently caught up with Craig “Goonzi” Gowans, guitarist extraordinaire from the unstoppable Bleed From Within! With their seventh album, Zenith set to release this week, on April 4th through Nuclear Blast Records, these Scottish metal legends are reaching new heights. Read More …
Welcome To The Bloody Legends. On this edition, we are joined by none other than the Duke of Spook himself, Wednesday 13. Known for his electrifying stage presence and spine-chilling music, Wednesday 13 has been a force to be reckoned with in the world of Read More …
Legendary rock band WINGER has carved out a name synonymous with musical mastery and unforgettable anthems. As they prepare to electrify Australian shores one last time on their farewell tour, fans are set for a career-spanning spectacle brought to life by all the original members: Read More …
Newfoundland, Canada’s black metal duo ARTACH recently released their latest album “Morrigan…Goddess of War” on March 21st, 2025 via Depressive Illusions Records. This third full length represents the band’s strongest material yet. It’s a relentless assault of blackened thrash metal that captures the intensity and fury the duo have Read More …
G’day, metalheads! It’s Jai, that Aussie Metal Guy, and today I’m stoked to bring you an epic conversation with two-thirds of New Zealand’s powerhouse groove metal trio, ALIEN WEAPONRY—Henry Te Reiwhati de Jong and Tūranga Porowini Morgan-Edmonds. These legends have been trailblazing the global metal Read More …
Hey Legends, prepare to have your eardrums obliterated and your minds blown! Jai That Aussie Metal Guy recently had the honor of speaking with a true legend in the world of thrash metal – the one and only Schmier, bassist and vocalist for the iconic Read More …
