Words by Jai That Aussie Metal Guy – Crannk.com On May 9th, depressive black metallers Ghost Bath unleashed their latest full-length album, Rose Thorn Necklace, through long-time label Nuclear Blast. It marks a significant departure from the conceptual trilogy that spanned Moonlover, Starmourner, and Self Read More …
Finnish power metal titans BATTLE BEAST are back with a powerful new anthem that pulls no punches. The band has unleashed “Last Goodbye”, the emotionally charged first single from their upcoming seventh studio album, set to drop later this year. With six albums under their Read More …
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 …
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 …
Polish death metal veterans VADER have released a music video for a brand new single called ‘Unbending‘, which will be the official anthem of Poland’s renowned Mystic Festival this year. It’s also the closing track of VADER‘s upcoming new EP Humanihility that will be out on May 30th, 2025, and can be Read More …
Swedish rock veterans GRAVEYARD have teamed up with their long-time friends GOAT to release a double A-side collaborative 7” for Record Store Day. While the first track ‘Light As A Feather‘ had its digital premiere earlier this month, today sees the digital release of its counter part, ‘Ship Of Read More …
Progressive death metal masters FALLUJAH have revealed the second single, ‘Labyrinth of Stone,’ from their upcoming 6th album, Xenotaph, that’s due out June 13th from Nuclear Blast Records. Commenting on the new single, founding guitarist Scott Carstairs states: “‘Labyrinth of Stone’ is nearly six minutes of pure, mind-bending tech death and prog. From Read More …
40 years of “Power From Hell,” more than four decades of history: 2025 is a definite milestone in the career of UK thrashers ONSLAUGHT, recalling their roots and their iconic debut album, which saw the light of day in 1985. Comprised on two discs, the group will now Read More …
Darren “Daz” Brookes, guitarist and founding member of the legendary British death metal band BENEDICTION, has been a driving force behind the group’s relentless sound since their inception in 1989. With their upcoming ninth studio album, Ravage Of Empires, set to release on April 4, Read More …
Welcome To The Bloody Legends. On this edition, we are joined by none other than the Duke of Spook himself, Wednesday 13. Known for his electrifying stage presence and spine-chilling music, Wednesday 13 has been a force to be reckoned with in the world of Read More …
Adelaide progressive metalcore up-and-comers LUMENS return with their third single, Hollow Heart, off their self-titled debut EP, out Friday April 11 via Wild Thing Records. LUMENS will celebrate their new EP live in Melbourne and Adelaide on May 30 and June 7 respectively. Tickets on sale Monday! Hollow Heart is an intense and emotionally Read More …
