BATTLE BEAST Unleash Fourth Single “Angel Of Midnight” Ahead of Upcoming Album Steelbound

Finland’s powerhouse of melodic heavy metal, BATTLE BEAST, have unveiled their fourth single, “Angel Of Midnight”, a soaring anthem pulled straight from their upcoming album Steelbound, due for release October 17th, 2025 via Nuclear Blast. The single arrives with a brand-new, visually striking music video Read More …

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PERTURBATOR Unveils Menacing New Single “Mors Ultima Ratio” Ahead of Age of Aquarius

From the dark heart of Paris’ underground, PERTURBATOR – the brainchild of composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist James Kent – has unleashed “Mors Ultima Ratio,” the fourth single from his highly anticipated new album Age of Aquarius, set for release on October 10th via Nuclear Blast Read More …

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Crannk Exclusive: Persefone’s Pulse — Drummer Sergi “Bobby” Verdeguer Talks Tours and Toys

Some interviews crackle with chaos before you even hit record. That’s what it felt like sitting down with Sergi “Bobby” Verdeguer, the rhythmic engine of Andorra’s progressive death metal machine Persefone. A ten-minute blast, no filler, just pure velocity — like being dropped into one Read More …

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SOULFLY Announce CHAMA: A Flame Reignited in 2025

Coming straight from the deep jungles of Brazil to the arid expanses of Arizona, extreme metal trailblazers SOULFLY are set to unleash their tribally fueled thirteenth album CHAMA on October 24th, 2025 via Nuclear Blast Records. A remarkable testament to Max Cavalera’s unshakable vision, CHAMA Read More …

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Down And Out: Adelaide Pop-Punk Powerhouses Level Up with Sunk Cost Fallacy, Guilty As Hell, and BIGSOUND 2025

Adelaide’s own Down And Out have been on a relentless rise since forming in 2019. What began as the fallout from a metalcore project has transformed into one of the most exciting genre-blending outfits in the Australian alternative scene. Fronted by vocalist Luke Ganeo, the Read More …

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NINE TREASURES: Seeking The Absolute

Chinese Mongolian Progressive Metal Force To Unleash New Album October 24 Via Metal Blade Records Chinese Mongolian progressive metal visionaries NINE TREASURES will release their long-awaited new full-length, Seeking The Absolute, on October 24 through Metal Blade Records. To mark the occasion, the band has Read More …

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Papa Roach x Toby Morse – “BRAINDEAD” through the eyes of an Aussie Death Metal Vocalist

There I was, an Aussie death metal throat-ripper, ready to dive into the unexpected — Papa Roach, the titans of nu-metal nostalgia, stomping into 2025 with a track that hits like a Molotov cocktail lobbed straight through the wall of your teenage bedroom. BRAINDEAD — Read More …

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Paleface Swiss: Cursed, Connected, and Coming Back to Australia | Crannk Interviews Marc “Zelli” Zellweger

Swiss deathcore juggernauts Paleface Swiss are making their long-awaited return to Australia this September, bringing their latest record Cursed with them for a full-scale headlining run alongside German heavyweights Nasty. For frontman Zelli, this isn’t just another tour—it’s a reunion with a country that’s become Read More …

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BESTIES Max Pasalic Talks New EP & Journey From DIY Supergroup to BIGSOUND : Crannk Interviews

Sydney outfit BESTIES have been steadily building a reputation as one of the most exciting new names in Australia’s alt-rock/emo revival. Helmed by producer/multi-instrumentalist Nat J. Sherwood (Stand Atlantic, Yours Truly) and fronted by vocalist Max Pasalic (Up Late, After Touch), the lineup is completed Read More …

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letlive. – Jeff Sahyoun on Farewell, Legacy & The Sincerely Yours Tour

Few bands have left an imprint on heavy music quite like letlive.From their chaotic, genre-defying blend of soul, punk, and post-hardcore to their fearless stage presence, the Los Angeles trailblazers redefined what it meant to connect with an audience. With Jason Aalon Butler’s firebrand vocals, Read More …

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Hot Mulligan Ignite Post-Emo Fire with “The Sound A Body Makes When It’s Still”

Post-emo trailblazers Hot Mulligan have dropped their highly-anticipated fourth full-length album, The Sound A Body Makes When It’s Still, out now via Wax Bodega. This release is already shaping up as the band’s most cohesive and emotionally explosive work to date — a record that Read More …

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Be’lakor Celebrate 20 Years of Live Majesty – Steve Merry Talks Coherence, Evolution, and the Road Ahead

This October, Australia’s own melodic death metal heavyweights Be’lakor return to home soil for a monumental run of shows celebrating 20 Years of Live Be’lakor. Known worldwide for their masterful balance of crushing riffs, atmospheric keyboards, and progressive songcraft, the Melbourne five-piece have carved out Read More …

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