Sold out! Two words that ring out in Adelaide relatively rarely, but when they do, they explode like a servo in a Jason Statham movie, leaving behind a mushroom cloud of raw energy and a debris field as far and wide as the CBD itself. Read More …
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Khemmis Return With A Sonic Belter On Their Self Titled Album | Crannk Reviews
Khemmis are back with their fifth album, the self-titled Khemmis, a sonic belter of an album, and their first release in five years. For a band that just wanted to make heavy metal music and have a little fun, they sure have come a long Read More …
Defiled – Altered State Review | Death Metal Evolution
Japanese death metal veterans Defiled return with Altered State, a genre-defying album that fuses old-school brutality with elements of hardcore, progressive metal, thrash and grindcore. Discover why this ambitious release challenges death metal conventions while staying true to its roots. Read More …
Bloodhunter Push Their Sound To Brutal New Heights On Sons Of The Abandoned | Crannk Reviews
Savage doesn’t even begin to describe the vibe on Sons Of The Abandoned. Bloodhunter have brought us an album that hits harder than my mum with a wooden spoon when I was naughty as a kid. Brilliantly technical guitar riffs, solos chiselled out of rock, Read More …
Origin, Snake Mountain And Ecdysis Destroy Adelaide At The Ed Castle | Crannk Reviews
Talk about being spoiled. Recently I’ve seen some of the best death metal and thrash bands in the world, and tonight, I was completely destroyed by three of the best bands getting around. Death metal legends Origin melted faces with their brutal blast beats, blistering Read More …
Escape The Fate, The Word Alive and The Gloom In The Corner turned The Gov into absolute chaos.
Escape The Fate returned to Adelaide alongside The Word Alive and The Gloom In The Corner for a packed night of metalcore chaos at The Gov. From cinematic heaviness to massive choruses and nonstop pits, this was a show to remember. Read More …
Nothing Sucked: How Descendents Brought Me Back to Live Music
On 8 June 2026, The Gov in Adelaide hosted an exhilarating punk rock night featuring The Shorts, The Lizards, and headliners Descendents. The Shorts kicked off with high-energy performances, engaging the crowd effortlessly. The Lizards followed suit, electrifying the audience with their fast and aggressive sound. When Descendents took the stage, the atmosphere transformed into a vibrant punk rock celebration, with fans passionately singing along. Lead singer Milo Aukerman, alongside bandmates Bill Stevenson, Stephen Egerton, and Karl Alvarez, showcased their enduring talent and influence on the genre. The sense of community among attendees highlighted the warmth of the punk scene, making the night an unforgettable experience for all. Read More …
Embryonic Autopsy Go Full Death Metal Sci Fi Horror On Rise Of The Mutated | Crannk Reviews
Strap in, people! Embryonic Autopsy have completed an alien technology themed trilogy of albums with the third instalment, Rise Of The Mutated, a bloody brutal bevvy of battering blasts, putrid lyrics and the deliverance of death metal, in a way that only Embryonic Autopsy could Read More …
Ira Black Launches APOCÆLYPSE With Mind Melting Debut Single INTELL-I-GENTS
Veteran guitarist Ira Black has stepped into a bold new chapter with APOCÆLYPSE, a mind melting modern metal project that sees him moving beyond his already stacked legacy as a guitarist and taking full control as vocalist, songwriter and creative force. Known for his work Read More …
Dwarves Deliver A Twenty Minute Punk Blast On Jenkem | Crannk Reviews
They may be Dwarves, but speedy outbursts are how they roll! Dwarves have brought out their new album Jenkem, a fascinating, fast paced, mashed genre set of tracks to get your heart and head pumping. The Chicago band has spent many years producing and thrashing Read More …
GORE METAL PIONEERS EXHUMED BREATHE NEW LIFE INTO THIS MOSHPIT VETERAN
The much-anticipated night began with a smooth drive to the venue, where the author and a friend, Killer, arrived early to soak in the atmosphere and meet fellow writers. After some initial ticket confusion, they enjoyed opening acts Tzun Tzu and Ashen, both leaving a strong impression with their unique sounds. When headliners Exhumed took the stage, the mix of humour and intense performance mesmerised the crowd. The night ended with audience interaction, leaving the author feeling fulfilled and grateful for the unforgettable experience and reconnection with live music. Read More …
Barriers Bring The Fire, Storm The Crown Crush, And Thirteen Days Debut At The Ed Castle | Crannk Reviews
On Friday the 29th of May, Adelaide experienced what I would classify as a mini metal festival of talent, shaking the foundations of The Ed Castle. The night brought together Thirteen Days for their first live debut gig, Storm The Crown, and Barriers as headliners Read More …