The riff that became Bodies wasn’t written on a priceless custom guitar. In this exclusive interview, Drowning Pool’s C.J. Pierce reveals the surprising instrument behind one of nu metal’s most iconic songs and reflects on 25 years of Sinner. Read More …
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 …
Andy La Rocque opens up about Lex Legion, a new heavy metal supergroup years in the making. Joined by Nils K. Rue, this isn’t nostalgia—it’s a powerful new chapter built on legacy, identity, and pure instinct. Read More …
Dez Fafara returns to Australia with DevilDriver after enduring significant personal challenges, including his wife’s cancer battles and his own near-fatal experience with COVID. The pandemic forced many, including Dez, to reassess life and rebuild from the ground up. Rather than presenting himself as a typical rockstar, he shares insights on survival and resilience. This upcoming tour signifies not just a return to performing, but a transformation, highlighting the power of heavy music to exemplify human strength and recovery. Read More …
There are some interviews that hit differently before you even press record. Sitting down with Andy La Rocque was absolutely one of those moments for me. For so many of us, Andy’s guitar work is woven deep into the DNA of King Diamond. Those riffs. Read More …
“There’s a lot people don’t see. They show up, they watch bands, they have a good time — and that’s exactly what we want — but behind it, it’s chaos.
You’re dealing with bands running late, gear issues, venues, money… everything at once. And there are definitely moments where you’re just like… why are we doing this?
But then the show hits, the room fills up, and you see people connecting with the music, with each other… and that’s the reason. That’s why we keep doing it.” Read More …
New York death metal legends Immolation return with Descent, and guitarist Robert Vigna reveals why the band doesn’t try to sound evil—it just happens. Read More …
There are few names in heavy metal that carry the kind of weight John Ricci does. As a driving force behind speed metal’s early evolution, his legacy is already cemented. But with PowerRage, Ricci isn’t looking backwards. He’s tearing it all down and starting again. Read More …
There’s no off-switch inside Nervosa right now—only momentum. With Slave Machine, Prika Amaral steps fully into the fire, transforming from reluctant frontwoman into the driving force of a band that’s no longer rebuilding—but evolving into something sharper, faster, and far more dangerous. Read More …
Evergrey have built a legacy on darkness—but now something’s shifting. In this raw interview, Tom S. Englund opens up about their most “positive” album yet, the risks of evolving their sound, and what Australian fans can expect when the storm hits. Read More …
Interview with Adam Fisher from Headbore about the album Branded, touring chaos and the upcoming Metal on Murray show. Read More …
Dani Filth discusses cats, horror films, writing inspiration and the upcoming Australian tour with Cradle of Filth. Read the full Crannk interview before the 2026 shows. Read More …
