“Kuso-shi 1, 2 and 3” As soon as I pressed play on the first track, “Kuso-shi 1, 2 and 3”, I was greeted by an array of electronic blips and beeps that would not sound out of place upon entering an arcade. Arriving soon after Read More …
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Blood of Angels: Tampa Metal Goes Dark
Blood of Angels guitarist Aaron Robinson talks Tampa’s legendary metal history, the band’s European tour, Les Angst Ov Thanatou, seven-string guitars, musical influences and why Blood of Angels refuse to stay inside a genre box.Blood of Angels guitarist Aaron Robinson talks Tampa’s legendary metal history, the band’s European tour, Les Angst Ov Thanatou, seven-string guitars, musical influences and why Blood of Angels refuse to stay inside a genre box. Read More …
Behemoth Unleash In League With Satan Featuring Shagrath And Release I, Scvlptor
Polish extreme metal legends Behemoth have unleashed “In League With Satan”, the second single from their new studio release I, Scvlptor, which is out now digitally via Nuclear Blast Records and physically via Massacre Records. The track is a reworking of the Venom classic and Read More …
Nyctalor Interview: Anonymity, Decay and I: The Collapse
Nyctalor arrived without names, roles or a trail of individual personalities to follow. Formed in the Australian Capital Territory in 2025, the anonymous collective have deliberately pushed attention towards the music, artwork and atmosphere surrounding their debut EP, I: The Collapse. Across two extended compositions Read More …
The Kovenant Are Finally Invading Australia… And Nagash Is Already Plotting World Domination
After nearly 30 years, The Kovenant are finally bringing Nexus Polaris to Australia. We caught up with Nagash to discuss the long-awaited tour, the band’s reunion, and the surprise reveal that a brand-new album is already taking shape. Read More …
Cradle of Filth and DevilDriver Bring Darkness and Destruction to Adelaide
Cradle of Filth and DevilDriverTuesday, 14 July 2026Hindley Street Music Hall, Adelaide Presented by The Phoenix AULive review by Mistress of RiffsPhoto gallery by Jai That Aussie Metal Guy Presented by The Phoenix AU, Hindley Street Music Hall was the perfect venue for the unholy Read More …
Lumen Ad Mortem Showcase Australian Melodic Black Metal Power On A Grave Ascent | Crannk Reviews
Band: Lumen Ad MortemRelease: A Grave AscentRelease Date: June 19, 2026Label: Hypnotic Dirge RecordsFormat: Digital, LP, CDGenre: Melodic Black MetalCountry: AustraliaReview by: Manny “The Metal Man” Bath There are few words that excite me as much as “local”, “black”, and “metal”, and even fewer when Read More …
AUSTRIAN BLACK METAL BAND ILL TIDINGS MIX MELODY AND BRUTALITY WITH THEIR ALBUM SEEDS OF TRUE REBIRTH
Austria’s Ill Tidings return with Seeds Of True Rebirth, a black metal album that balances icy aggression with melody and cinematic storytelling. Manny explores one of the year’s most immersive extreme metal releases. Read More …
DIMMU BORGIR Return From The Void With Grand Serpent Rising
After eight years in silence, Dimmu Borgir unleash Grand Serpent Rising — a towering, cinematic return to symphonic black metal chaos recorded with producer Fredrik Nordström. Read More …
GAEREA’s Alpha On The Emotional Weight Of Loss And The Road To Australia
Portuguese extreme metal force GAEREA are finally making their way to Australia for the very first time this July, bringing the Loss Australian Tour to Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney, presented by Soundworks Direct Touring. For a band that has built its reputation on Read More …
Inside the Doomsday Factory: Carcerous Are Building Something Violent
Carcerous aren’t just making music—they’re building systems of destruction. We dive into Doomsday Factory, a black/death metal album exploring war, faith, and collapse.
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Eight Years in the Void — Dimmu Borgir Return With Teeth
Silenoz of Dimmu Borgir discusses Grand Serpent Rising, songwriting discipline, and why the band refuses to compromise after eight years. Read More …