After more than a decade away from the studio, Finger Eleven are set to make their long-awaited return with their brand-new album Last Night on Earth, dropping November 7 via Better Noise Music. In a recent chat with Jai That Aussie Metal Guy for Crannk.com, Read More …
Belgian death metal juggernauts Aborted have been slicing their name into the flesh of the extreme metal world since the mid-’90s. From the raw chaos of The Purity of Perversion through to the surgical precision of Goremageddon, the gore-grind-meets-death-metal brutality of Retrogore, and their latest Read More …
Canadian composer and multi-instrumentalist Ryan Koepke, the creative force behind Cepheidae Variable, is preparing to unveil Primordial Reverie — an ambitious and cinematic instrumental prog-metal journey releasing November 7, 2025. Combining symphonic textures, sci-fi ambience, and progressive intricacy, Primordial Reverie explores the balance between chaos Read More …
From the pulse of Boston’s underground hard rock scene comes All Sinners, a band that’s blazing their own path by fusing the soul of 80s arena rock with the ferocity of modern metal. With their highly anticipated debut full-length We Own the Night set for Read More …
From the haunted crypts of Philadelphia, blackened metalpunk fiends BASTARD CRÖSS are clawing their way to the surface with their full-length debut Crossripper, set to strike fear (and joy) into the hearts of the underground this Halloween via Morbid and Miserable Records. Equal parts thrash, Read More …
Sitting down with Sean Nevin, bass player for Sydney post-hardcore band Heists, you get the feeling this is someone who’s constantly pushing forward — musically, creatively, and personally. Fresh off the release of their latest EP Beneath the Surface, Sean opens up about how this Read More …
When it comes to pure, unapologetic heavy metal energy — the kind that roars with melody, power, and a touch of theatrical fire — few modern bands stand as tall as Battle Beast. With their seventh full-length album Steelbound set to drop October 17th via Read More …
Melbourne’s own Chasing Lana have been delivering their brand of raw, grungy, emotionally charged hard rock since 2012. Fronted by vocalist and guitarist Dave Cutting, alongside his brother Robbie Cutting on lead guitar, Chris Coote on drums, and Nathan Mesiti on bass, the band has Read More …
When Burning Witches take the stage, they don’t just play heavy metal — they summon it. On their brand-new sixth studio album, Inquisition (out now via Napalm Records), the Swiss powerhouse dives headfirst into medieval darkness, religious persecution, and defiant resilience. Packed with anthemic riffs, Read More …
From the cracked skies of New Orleans’ ever-resilient heavy music scene emerges a new reckoning: Under Black Sky. Formed in 2023, the quartet has already carved out a reputation for immersive live shows, massive riffs, and a narrative that bleeds beyond music into myth. With Read More …
When it comes to modern progressive metal, few bands have captured the imagination quite like London’s IHLO. Emerging with their 2019 debut Union, the band immediately carved out a reputation for forward-thinking soundscapes that balance heavy riffs with expansive textures. Fast forward to 2025, and Read More …
For decades, Possessed have stood as one of the most uncompromising forces in extreme music, credited by many as the originators of death metal. Now, after years of anticipation, frontman Jeff Becerra and Possessed are finally bringing their legendary sound to Australian stages for the Read More …
