Let me tell you a story—one soaked in distortion, sweat, blood, and a touch of black humour. I sat down, ready to do a simple reaction vid. Nothing major. Just a new single from Melbourne maniacs Furious George called SISYPHUS. I expected riffs. I expected Read More …
By Jai “That Aussie Metal Guy” Anderson for Crannk.com Los Angeles-based theatrical metal powerhouse Illusions of Grandeur have carved out a unique path in the heavy music scene, blending mythological storytelling, dramatic performance, and crushing metal into one unforgettable package. At the heart of their Read More …
By Jai That Aussie Metal Guy | Crannk.com Adelaide’s fuzzed-out doom lords The Dirty Pagans have officially dropped their highly-anticipated new album Forever High, and to celebrate, they’re lighting up Jive in Adelaide tonight (June 28) with a launch party of seismic proportions. Formed in Read More …
Melbourne, Australia – June 28, 2025 – Melbourne’s ferocious heavy outfit Furious George have dropped their blistering new single, “SISYPHUS”, a relentless anthem for anyone who’s ever fought to keep their head above water while the weight of life pulls them under. Since forming in Read More …
Melbourne, Australia — June 26, 2025 — Melbourne’s chaotic hardcore force, Deadweight 80, return with their latest single, “Familiar Violence,” a visceral exploration of the enduring scars left by early-life trauma. Frontman Josh articulates the track’s profound message: “Familiar Violence is about the long-term impact Read More …
There’s something wild and sacred about playing a hometown show. It’s not just the stage—it’s the ghosts in the floorboards, the dirt on your boots, and the faces in the crowd that helped shape who you are. On June 21st, 2025, in a sleepy rural Read More …
📍 By Jai That Aussie Metal Guy – Crannk.com Welsh punk rock chaos merchants Punk Rock Factory are set to bring their high-octane, pop-punk fuelled mayhem back to Australia this November for their Mortal Wombat Tour 2025 — and I caught up with Peej (vocals/guitar) Read More …
📸 Photo Gallery by Jai That Aussie Metal Guy On June 22nd, Adelaide’s iconic venue The Gov was shaken to its core as Bay Area thrash titans Testament delivered an explosive set packed with blistering riffs, pit-splitting energy, and pure metal mastery. With decades of Read More …
I was born in 1979. Raised out bush where the air was dry, the TV had five channels, and your Walkman was your best mate if you didn’t fit the mold. And I didn’t. Somewhere in the late ‘90s, I stumbled onto Gerling. I don’t Read More …
🔥 Germany’s Goth Metal Icons Are Finally Heading Down Under HARDLINE MEDIA proudly presents the long-awaited Australian debut of LORD OF THE LOST, set to take over Aussie stages in February 2026. Hailing from Hamburg, this genre-defying powerhouse has been redefining dark and heavy music Read More …
Crannk.com Exclusive With the upcoming release of God of the Tribes, extreme metal entity Kratornas returns from the abyss with a devastating new record that leans into ritualism, atmosphere, and unapologetic chaos. For over two decades, Kratornas has operated as a one-man war machine, who Read More …
Some songs hit like a brick wall. Others hit like the brick wall’s angry cousin who’s just found out humanity’s on fire—and he’s holding the match. That’s what “I Watched You Burn” sounds like, the latest scorcher from Nicolas Cage Fighter. And I sat down Read More …
