It’s been a long time coming, but Melbourne’s hard-rock heavyweights ABLAZE are finally heading back to UK and European stages – and they’re not coming empty-handed. Armed with a brand new album, Sink Ya Teeth In, set for release on August 1, 2025, the band Read More …
UK thrash legends ONSLAUGHT are back and showing no signs of slowing down. After making serious noise with their thunderous take on MOTÖRHEAD’s “Iron Fist,” the band has dropped the second single from their upcoming double album Origins of Aggression, due out May 23, 2025, 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 …
Judo CHOP! are a six piece band from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. They are known for their high energy music which is mainly a mix of punk and thrash. As songwriters their music could be described as complex and intense. I’ve been listening to Judo CHOP! Read More …
Today I’m reacting to NEKROGOBLIKON – “Fiend”, the official video and Part 2 of their Double Feature. This band blends melodic death metal, comedy, and total chaos into something that shouldn’t work—but absolutely does. Goblins? Check. Riffs? Check. Hilarious madness? DOUBLE check. If you’ve never Read More …
Dutch symphonic metal band BLACKBRIAR recently announced their brand-new album A Thousand Little Deaths, which will be released on August 22nd 2025 via Nuclear Blast Records. Together with this exciting news the band shares their new single ‘The Fossilized Widow‘. The single channels the eerie spirit of the Victorian era, 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 …
On this edition of Crannk Presents The Bloody Legends, we caught up with the Memphis May Fire frontman Matty Mullins to discuss the most recent singles from the album release Shapeshifter, and the upcoming Australian tour with fellow metalcore heavyweights Atreyu presented by ThePhoenix.AU, ATREYU Read More …
Sleep Token just released their brand new single “Damocles”, and it’s an absolute emotional gut-punch with sonic layers that left me speechless. As a death metal vocalist and passionate music fan, I dive deep into the raw emotion, atmosphere, and intricate sound design that only Read More …
Today I’m reacting to TYPE O NEGATIVE – “Love You To Death” (Live at Wacken Open Air) — and wow, what a performance. Peter Steele’s voice, that haunting atmosphere, and the slow, crushing riffs make this a masterpiece of gothic doom metal. You can feel Read More …
In this video, I react to “Remember My Name” by Lost Souls, from their brand new album Lore. This track blends heavy riffs, cinematic vibes, and raw emotional power—and it hits hard. From the haunting melodies to the crushing breakdowns, this band is carving out Read More …
In this video, I react to IRONSTONE’s brand new single “Forge Me Anew” – and holy hell, this track SLAPS! As a deathmetal/metalcore vocalist and Aussie myself, I’m stoked to see what this rising metal band from Australia has cooked up. Insane riffs, polished production, Read More …
