There Will Be Blood lived up to its name. From Betrayed’s opening hardcore assault to Identity Error’s blood-soaked finale, Jive Adelaide became a blur of fists, feet, breakdowns and absolute chaos. Read More …
Tag: Adelaide music scene
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 …
THE SID AND KILLER SHOW – DINOSAURS, HEMORRHOIDS & THE DEATH OF LOGIC
Some podcasts are carefully structured conversations built on professionalism, preparation, and journalistic dignity. This is not one of those podcasts.
This is two sleep-deprived metalheads free-falling through a multiverse of cursed venues, screaming elbows, hemorrhoid sponsorships, Robin Williams in Jumanji, haunted recording studios, elephant-sized ducks, Vegemite trauma, and death metal customer service voices. Somewhere between discussing local Adelaide heavy shows and whether Deathklok would endorse hemorrhoid cream, the entire episode derails into glorious chaos — exactly as intended. Read More …
Sebastian Bach & Willie J’s 6V6s Ignite The Gov: A Sold-Out Rock ’n’ Roll Inferno
CRANNK REVIEWS: WILLIE J’s 6V6s & SEBASTIAN BACH LIVE AT THE GOV (ADELAIDE) Review by Brett Parmenter – ParMetal Media & Crannk Now, I’ve been to plenty of shows in my life — too many if you ask my wife — but very few have Read More …
Testeagles 25th Anniversary Tour: Matty Matt Talks Reunion & 25 Years of Non Comprehendus
Testeagles: From Grassroots Grit to a 25th Anniversary Comeback Adelaide’s own Testeagles have always been more than just another heavy act — they’ve been a force that pushed boundaries, broke molds, and brought Australian heavy music into a new era. Sitting down with Matthew “Matty” Read More …
Riffs, Friendship & Bon Jovi Confessions: My Chat with Brenden Bishop from Those Left Behind
There are few greater joys in this whirlwind hellride of underground music than catching up with someone who’s been in the trenches with you since the early days. So when I jumped on Zoom with my mate Brenden Bishop, axe-slinger for Adelaide’s metalcore hammer squad Read More …