For over two decades, France’s The Old Dead Tree has stood as a pillar of dark progressive metal — a band that bleeds tragedy, artistry, and rebirth in every note. Now, the band returns with “Feel Alive Again”, the first single from their forthcoming EP Read More …
Germany’s rising modern metalcore force THE NARRATOR continue their rapid ascent through the heavy ranks, unleashing their blistering new single “Pills From The Start” — a groove-driven anthem that hits as hard emotionally as it does sonically. After storming stages at Wacken Open Air and Read More …
I didn’t just watch DEVILOOF’s new track “INSHU.”I got dragged into it — face first, screaming, and loving every second of it. This isn’t your average “guy watches video” moment. This is me sitting in front of my screen and witnessing a sonic exorcism — Read More …
There’s a brutal kind of beauty in finally accepting yourself — in staring down your reflection, flaws and all, and deciding to stop running from who you are. For James Veck-Gilodi, frontman and creative force behind Deaf Havana, that moment of reckoning has been a Read More …
There’s something beautifully paradoxical about Shelter. A band that preaches detachment through the most intense form of attachment — hardcore punk. I hit record for this one not knowing I’d be slammed headfirst into a wave of spiritual fury and devotional groove that only Shelter Read More …
Melbourne post-hardcore outfit Post Heaven have dropped their sophomore EP The Space That’s In Between, out now via Greyscale Records, alongside the video for their ambitious new single “Hesitation Lover.” Where last year’s lead single Exit Wound showcased the band’s ferocity, Hesitation Lover widens the Read More …
Album Review by Brenden BodyBag French industrial/metalcore trio Heartlay have dropped their brand-new album The Alteration (Oct 10, 2025), and it’s a dark, heavy ride that pushes their sound into new territory. Coming hot off the back of 2023’s Sovereign Sore—which gave us absolute bangers Read More …
I’m Jaiden, commonly known as ‘Jinx’, I represent the freaks of the scene – I’m known for being too loud, too weird, and too opinionated. I’ve jinxed myself so many times I consider myself to be a bad omen; but beyond spotlighting hidden gem bands, Read More …
We’re stoked to announce another new addition to the ever-growing Crannk.com webzine crew — Brett, better known to many of you as ParMetal Media. Brett has been a dedicated metalhead for nearly 40 years, and his passion for heavy music runs deep. Whether it’s new Read More …
The well’s poisoned again. After fifteen long years of silence, the Florida titans of post‑hardcore chaos, Poison the Well, have clawed their way back into the bloodstream with their first new track since 2009: “Trembling Level.” It’s jagged, it’s haunting, and it bleeds the DNA Read More …
Album Review by Brenden BodyBag Following on from their 2023 self-titled debut, Sweden’s Curse of Cain have returned with their highly anticipated second album Achtung. The band describes themselves as “Movie Metal,” and it’s a fitting tag—everything about them, from the music to the visuals, Read More …
Review by Brett Parmenter / ParMetal Media / CRANNK Firstly, thank you one and all for welcoming me to Crannk. I hope I can meet your expectations and live up to the towering standards Crannk has set over the last decade. With that said, let’s Read More …
