A monument to despair, a feast of fury — Hooded Menace’s Lachrymose Monuments Of Obscuration is doom-death at its most devastating | Crannk Reviews

After a long, soul-crushing four years of silence, Hooded Menace have finally returned from the shadows with their brand new album, Lachrymose Monuments Of Obscuration — and dude, let’s be real, it’s an absolute masterpiece. This isn’t just a comeback; it’s a full-blown, doom-soaked resurrection. Read More …

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Struck A Nerve Album Review: A Savage New Contender in Modern Thrash

STRUCK A NERVE STRIKES THEIR FIRST BLOW There is a talking point going around at the moment asking the question: who will step into “The Big 4’s” massively thrashed high-top shoes once they all call it a day? Slayer occasionally comes out of retirement to Read More …

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Punk Rock Factory + Deadheat Bring a Nostalgia Riot to Lion Arts Factory, Adelaide – 25/11/2025

A high-octane pop-punk party where nostalgia, family vibes, and full-tilt fun collided. There are nights where the world feels heavy, and then there are nights like this—pure pop-punk magnificence brought to you by the legends at The Phoenix AU.After interviewing Peej and Stead earlier in Read More …

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The Animals Live at The Gov – A Night of Timeless Rhythm & Soul

Some bands don’t just play music—they carry history in their bones. On November 18th, 2025, The Gov in Adelaide was treated to exactly that, as The Animals rolled through with a show that felt equal parts celebration and time capsule. I was fortunate enough to Read More …

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Crannk Reviews: Tribal Gaze – “Inveighing Brilliance”- A Monolithic Wave of Death Metal Brutality

Tribal Gaze arose from the arid and treacherous land of Texas, U.S.A. Inveighing Brilliance is their follow-up album to their 2021 release Godless Voyage and firmly establishes the bone-grinding ancient nature of their death metal. Out through Nuclear Blast Records, Inveighing Brilliance immediately brutalises the Read More …

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The Cult of Kariba EP Review: Carach Angren Summon Their Darkest Atmosphere in Years

After five long years, Carach Angren return with their latest offering — a five-track EP titled The Cult of Kariba, which serves as a spiritual successor to their 2008 debut album Lammendam. This EP harkens back to their original roots not only in theme but Read More …

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Despised Icon – Shadow Work Review: When Brutality Meets Precision

Like a bull charging out of the now obliterated gate, Despised Icon are back with their seventh full-length album, Shadow Work. The opening and title track sets the titanic tone for what’s to come — vicious, angry, and utterly rancorous. Shadow Work is explosive from Read More …

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Metal on Murray 2025 Live Review – When Metal Defied the Weather and United a Scene: Hidden Intent, Strength of a Bear & More Bring the Thunder

Metal on Murray Review By Brett Parmenter / ParMetal Media & Crannk First things first — what a fucking day! From steamy beginnings and a stormy afternoon to an evening of thunderous metal, Metal on Murray survived a complete washout outside, moving the entire gig Read More …

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CRANNK REVIEWS: GOROTICA – Daily Grind of the Medieval Age

Formed in 2022, Gorotica are a cannibalistic delicacy from Sydney, Australia. Daily Grind of the Medieval Age is their second full-length release, following on from their debut album Morbid Menagerie in 2022. Gorotica have unleashed a veritable feast of deathgrind, serving up 18 tracks clocking Read More …

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Crannk Reviews: Testament – Para Bellum | The Voice of Thrash Returns Stronger Than Ever

Long ago, back in the olde times of the 1980s, the enigma of thrash metal was born. Some bands disappeared into obscurity, here one minute—gone the next—but many of those bands still smash it out to this very day. Hovering way above the rest, never Read More …

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Crannk Reviews: Revocation’s Apocalyptic Masterpiece “New Gods, New Masters”

By Brett Parmenter / ParMetal Media & Crannk Revocation is back to shred your face off with their new masterpiece, New Gods, New Masters. From the very first track, the listener is immersed in a philosophical soundscape of unadulterated composition. From the first grinding note Read More …

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Homecoming of the Kings: I Killed The Prom Queen Reclaim the Throne in Adelaide

Hindley Street Music Hall – Saturday, October 5th, 2025Written by Brenden “BodyBag” On a night charged with emotion and nostalgia, Adelaide’s own I Killed The Prom Queen dominated at Hindley Street Music Hall, delivering a performance that was equal parts chaos, catharsis, and celebration. Joined Read More …

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