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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Katatonia Return to Australia and New Zealand in 2026 | Crannk Interviews Niklas Sandin

Swedish masters of shadowed melody KATATONIA return to Australia and New Zealand in October 2026, carrying the weight of reinvention, resilience, and one of the most quietly powerful albums of their career. Touring in support of Nightmares As Extensions of the Waking State, the band Read More …

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Barriers — Rising from the Ghosts at Lion Arts Center

Photos @djsedick The air inside Lion Arts Center was thick with history, ghosts, and that old Adelaide sweat that seeps into the floorboards after two decades of breakdowns and feedback. You could almost taste the nostalgia — the faint tang of beer-soaked memories, the hum Read More …

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Meet The Crannk Crew: Nathan Collins

Hailing from Canberra, Nathan has carved his path through the local scene by bouncing between bands in a variety of roles — from keys to bass to vocals — before finding his forever home with Project: Ultimate Satan. A passionate supporter of all things heavy, Read More …

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GAUPA Unleash Lyric Video for “Lion’s Thorn” + New Mini-Album FYR Out Now!

New Mini-Album FYR Out Now Via Nuclear Blast Records (Digital) & Magnetic Eye Records (Physical) Acclaimed Swedish progressive stoner rock force GAUPA have unveiled the lyric video for “Lion’s Thorn”, the blistering opening track from their brand-new four-track mini-album FYR, out now via Nuclear Blast Read More …

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The Dirty Pagans Unleash Forever High – A Riff-Soaked Stoner Doom Odyssey | Crannk’d Up With Matty Dee

By Jai That Aussie Metal Guy | Crannk.com Adelaide’s fuzzed-out doom lords The Dirty Pagans have officially dropped their highly-anticipated new album Forever High, and to celebrate, they’re lighting up Jive in Adelaide tonight (June 28) with a launch party of seismic proportions. Formed in Read More …

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Review : October Tide “Winged Waltz”

I really struggled with this one…..you know?….to put it into words how I feel about this album…. Having had the privilege to listen October Tide’s soon to be release album “Winged Waltz” for the past week, I must say that this is truely a master Read More …

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