Werewolves Unleash “Fools of the Trade” – Sam Talks Fury, Satire, and the New Album

Australia’s own blackened death metal war machine, Werewolves, are back swinging with their brand-new single “Fools of the Trade.” It’s a savage opening salvo from their upcoming album The Ugliest of All, dropping September 19 via Back on Black. To get to the rotten core Read More …

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AFI Share New Single & Video “Holy Visions” from Upcoming Album Silver Bleeds the Black Sun…

Following the announcement of their forthcoming album Silver Bleeds the Black Sun…—due October 3rd via Run For Cover Records/Civilians—AFI have unveiled their latest offering, “Holy Visions,” accompanied by a striking performance video directed by Gilbert Trejo. The clip captures the band bathed in glowing pink Read More …

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Inside Noir Addiction: Sonny Lanegan on Decadent Desire & His Musical Journey

From Italy’s underground comes a band electrifying the scene with decadence, rebellion, and raw theatrical energy—Noir Addiction. Founded by Sonny Lanegan, a seasoned musician and producer with roots in both Europe and Los Angeles, the project fuses dark industrial rock, grunge attitude, and shock rock Read More …

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Hatred’s Rise – Echoes of the Machine and the Cybernetic Roar of Canadian Metal

The machine is awake. You can hear it grinding, spitting sparks, echoing across the frozen expanse of Northern Ontario. From Sudbury—where smokestacks bleed into steel skies—comes a new force in Canadian metal: Hatred’s Rise. At the heart of it all is guitarist, producer, and sonic Read More …

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BATTLE BEAST Unleash Fourth Single “Angel Of Midnight” Ahead of Upcoming Album Steelbound

Finland’s powerhouse of melodic heavy metal, BATTLE BEAST, have unveiled their fourth single, “Angel Of Midnight”, a soaring anthem pulled straight from their upcoming album Steelbound, due for release October 17th, 2025 via Nuclear Blast. The single arrives with a brand-new, visually striking music video Read More …

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PRESIDENT – “Destroy Me” Reaction: KillerTube Goes Headfirst into the Chaos

There are songs that creep in like smoke under the door—and then there are songs like PRESIDENT’s “Destroy Me”, which kick the door off its hinges and demand your attention with zero apologies. This isn’t background music. This is gasoline-soaked fury lit on fire. When Read More …

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Paradise Lost – Ascension Marks 17 Albums of Gothic Metal Majesty | Crannk Interviews

When it comes to shaping the sound of gothic metal, Paradise Lost stand in a league of their own. Formed in Halifax in 1988, the band carved a path from doom-laden beginnings into a genre-defining legacy that’s inspired generations of artists. Now, in 2025, the Read More …

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Crannk Exclusive: Persefone’s Pulse — Drummer Sergi “Bobby” Verdeguer Talks Tours and Toys

Some interviews crackle with chaos before you even hit record. That’s what it felt like sitting down with Sergi “Bobby” Verdeguer, the rhythmic engine of Andorra’s progressive death metal machine Persefone. A ten-minute blast, no filler, just pure velocity — like being dropped into one Read More …

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SOULFLY Announce CHAMA: A Flame Reignited in 2025

Coming straight from the deep jungles of Brazil to the arid expanses of Arizona, extreme metal trailblazers SOULFLY are set to unleash their tribally fueled thirteenth album CHAMA on October 24th, 2025 via Nuclear Blast Records. A remarkable testament to Max Cavalera’s unshakable vision, CHAMA Read More …

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Down And Out: Adelaide Pop-Punk Powerhouses Level Up with Sunk Cost Fallacy, Guilty As Hell, and BIGSOUND 2025

Adelaide’s own Down And Out have been on a relentless rise since forming in 2019. What began as the fallout from a metalcore project has transformed into one of the most exciting genre-blending outfits in the Australian alternative scene. Fronted by vocalist Luke Ganeo, the Read More …

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NINE TREASURES: Seeking The Absolute

Chinese Mongolian Progressive Metal Force To Unleash New Album October 24 Via Metal Blade Records Chinese Mongolian progressive metal visionaries NINE TREASURES will release their long-awaited new full-length, Seeking The Absolute, on October 24 through Metal Blade Records. To mark the occasion, the band has Read More …

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Suicidal Tendencies: A Conversation with Mike Muir, the Cyco Frontman Who Changed Punk, Metal & Skate Culture Forever

There are certain names in heavy music that don’t just sit on a lineup—they loom like legends. Suicidal Tendencies is one of those names. Born out of the concrete chaos of Venice, California in 1980, they tore the hardcore scene wide open with Institutionalized, crossed Read More …

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