Jay Wells L’Ecuyer opens up about Dad Core, his lifelong love of Zao, Canada’s hardcore scene, Sky Of Ghosts and the heartbreaking story behind Life Leaves. Read More …
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Frankenbok’s Hutch: Thirty Years of Beautiful Chaos and Why Some Monsters Refuse to Die
Original Frankenbok frontman Adam Glynn opens up about returning to the band after more than two decades away, rebuilding old friendships, and why The Arriba War Honkle represents the truest version of Frankenbok yet. Read More …
Al Anderson on Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and the Power of One Love
Few musicians have lived inside the history of reggae quite like Al Anderson. His guitar helped shape landmark recordings with Bob Marley & The Wailers, including Natty Dread, Live!, Babylon by Bus, Survival and Uprising. He also brought his distinct blend of blues, jazz, country Read More …
Riff Raiders Crash Land with Welcome To Mars: “We Play For People, Not At People.”
Melbourne hard rock outfit Riff Raiders return with Welcome To Mars. Jenni Powell joins KillerTube to discuss the new album, Broken Halo, recording live energy in the studio, and why rock music is still about people—not algorithms. Read More …
Vindicta Bring The Reckoning To Max Watts Melbourne | Crannk Gallery
Vindicta With Bulletbelt Max Watts, Melbourne Thursday June 25, 2026 Presented by Hardline Media Photography by Outback Bob Melbourne was called to witness The Reckoning on Thursday June 25 as Vindicta descended on Max Watts for the second stop of their inaugural Australian tour. Presented Read More …
LYNCHMADA Resurrect “The Other Mexico” With Crushing 20th Anniversary Re-Recording
Australian metalcore pioneers Lynchmada are back with a crushing new recording of their classic track “The Other Mexico,” celebrating 20 years of one of the band’s defining releases ahead of a rare live return at Necrosonic Festival. Read More …
GOPHER’s Ned Smelly Talks Tunnel Buddies, Chiko Rolls & 236 Years of Metal
Some bands spend years carefully constructing their origin story. Gopher have had more than two centuries to get theirs straight and still appear to be making it up as they go. Originally formed in Fanny Barks, UK, in 1790, Gopher arrived in Australia with the Read More …
Destruction of the Healer Are Building a Universe of Brutality — And Australia’s Youth Are Coming With Them
Destruction of the Healer are entering their heaviest era yet. We spoke with the Wollongong death metal band about A Universe Bereaved, DIY recording, and building the future of Australian heavy music. Read More …
Noir Addiction Step Into A Sharper, Darker New Chapter With Pretty Things Don’t Last | Crannk Interviews
When I first caught up with Sonny Lanegan from Noir Addiction, the band were right on the edge of unleashing Decadent Desire, a dark, dirty industrial rock record loaded with big guitars, synth-soaked atmosphere, massive drums and that real cinematic sense of danger that runs Read More …
Besomora Return With Dark New Single Imminent Lies Ahead Of Devotion To The Fear EP
Sydney melodic death metal outfit Besomora are back with a brand new single, and this one feels like a serious step forward for the band. Their new track “Imminent Lies” is out now, giving fans the first glimpse into their upcoming EP Devotion To The Read More …
Khemmis Return With A Sonic Belter On Their Self Titled Album | Crannk Reviews
Khemmis are back with their fifth album, the self-titled Khemmis, a sonic belter of an album, and their first release in five years. For a band that just wanted to make heavy metal music and have a little fun, they sure have come a long Read More …
Brand Of Sacrifice Return With Explosive Double Single Seeing Red And This Place Wasn’t Meant For Us
Brand Of Sacrifice are back, and they have returned with serious force. The Canadian deathcore titans have unleashed a devastating double single, “Seeing Red” and “This Place Wasn’t Meant For Us”, marking their first new music since late 2023 and the opening strike of what Read More …