Alien Weaponry Discuss Te Rā, Global Touring & Anthrax Australia 2026

As Alien Weaponry prepare to return to Australian shores this March supporting thrash metal giants Anthrax, the New Zealand groove metal force are not just riding the momentum of a new album cycle. They are stepping into this run sharpened, road tested, and operating with Read More …

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Battle Beast Enter a Bold New Era With Marina La Torraca: Legacy, Evolution and the Fire of 2026 | Crannk Interviews Eero and Marina

From Wacken Metal Battle winners to Finnish chart toppers, Battle Beast have built their reputation on resilience, evolution and colossal hooks. Now, with Brazilian powerhouse Marina La Torraca stepping in and founding bassist Eero Sipilä anchoring the legacy, 2026 marks the start of a fearless Read More …

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Wreck Defy and Gutter Creek: Inside Matt Hanchuck’s Metal Universe

A multi‑headed metal machine is exactly what comes to mind when talking about Canadian guitarist, songwriter, and producer Matt Hanchuck. Since 2016, he has been quietly building his own underground metal universe out of Thunder Bay, juggling old‑school thrash with Wreck Defy, southern‑soaked heavy metal Read More …

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Burning Witches Ignite the Flames with Inquisition – Interview with Jay & Lala

When Burning Witches take the stage, they don’t just play heavy metal — they summon it. On their brand-new sixth studio album, Inquisition (out now via Napalm Records), the Swiss powerhouse dives headfirst into medieval darkness, religious persecution, and defiant resilience. Packed with anthemic riffs, Read More …

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Hatred’s Rise – Echoes of the Machine and the Cybernetic Roar of Canadian Metal

The machine is awake. You can hear it grinding, spitting sparks, echoing across the frozen expanse of Northern Ontario. From Sudbury—where smokestacks bleed into steel skies—comes a new force in Canadian metal: Hatred’s Rise. At the heart of it all is guitarist, producer, and sonic Read More …

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