Slipknot is massive, they’ve been one of the biggest bands in the world for a few years now and have released their seventh studio album, The End, So Far. Everyone has strong opinions on Slipknot nowadays, and as with all art, quality is subjective and Read More …
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Crannk Reviews-“HORRIFIER” by WEDNESDAY 13
Like most people, I first became aware of Wednesday 13 when he joined up with Joey Jordison’s Murderdolls but when his first album Transylvania 90210 came out, I watched him play what still stands out as one of the best shows I’ve ever been to Read More …
Crannk Reviews-Lorna Shore “Pain Remains”
Positively and negatively, this could be the most anticipated heavy release of the year. I fall into the positive camp, being a moderate fan of Lorna Shores‘ old work but really loved their previous release, the 3 track EP . . . And I Return Read More …
Crannk Reviews Parkway Drive “Darker Still”
Think back to 20 years ago. Over that amount of time, you could have gone from an energetic 20-year-old to a grizzled 40-year-old, a toddler in pre-school to a full-grown adult, and you might have been a trucker-hatted kid doing spin kicks at a Parkway Read More …
Crannk Reviews-Psycroptic “Divine Council”
Divine Council is the 8th album by Tasmanian Tech Death legends Psycroptic. They slowly became one of the more storied Australian bands over the course of their existence and hold the crown as the critical darlings of the Australian Metal scene. The band is powered Read More …
Crannk Reviews-“AS WE SET THE SKIES ABLAZE” BY MOONSHADE
Album Review by Mick Hezemans Moonshade is a Portuguese five-piece Melodic Death metal band formed in 2010. As We Set The Skies Ablaze is their second full-length following 2018’s Sun Dethroned. Album opener Epitaph quickly gets into a tremolo riff with matching double kicks and Read More …
Crannk Reviews-Conjurer “Pãthos”
Album Review: Pãthos by Conjurer Mick Hezemans I was flying blind on this one, my first time hearing Conjurer was listening to this album for this review and if you’re in the same boat, don’t keep reading just go and listen to it. It’s awesome. Read More …
Crannk Reviews-Icreatedamonster “Blisstonia” EP
Album Review Mick Hezemans: Blisstonia EP, ICreatedAMonster Six tracks of polished, old-school MetalCore. The Blistonia EP kicks off with blistering Spaceship To Blisstonia, flying out the gate with a sweet syncopated guitar riff that locks in tight with the snare and chugs through the verse Read More …
Crannk Reviews Sam Astaroth-“Demoncore” single
Review By Mick Hezemans– Demoncore by Sam Astaroth Released 29th June 2022 This is my first time hearing Sam Astaroths music and I found quite a lot here to enjoy. The production is killer, the whole track is big and loud, the distorted bass hits Read More …
Crannk Reviews Ho99o9 “Skin”
Album Review By Mick Hezemans Ho99o9, pronounced Horror, is a hard band to pin down. Their release schedule has been Nothing if not prolific, since their debut release, the Mutant Freax EP, they’ve released three more EPs, two mix tapes, and their debut full-length, The Read More …