After 30 years, 13 albums and thousands of shows, Amon Amarth bassist Ted Lundström is still here. We talk surviving metal, touring, songwriting and The Allfather Awakens. Read More …
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Anthrax – Cursum Perficio Review: Ten Years Later and These Bastards Still Bite
Released: September 18, 2026Label: Nuclear Blast RecordsAlbum: 12th studio albumGenre: Thrash Metal / Heavy Metal There are bands that make a comeback, and there are bands that basically kick the fucking door back in and remind everyone who they are. Anthrax have done the second Read More …
Blood of Angels: Tampa Metal Goes Dark
Blood of Angels guitarist Aaron Robinson talks Tampa’s legendary metal history, the band’s European tour, Les Angst Ov Thanatou, seven-string guitars, musical influences and why Blood of Angels refuse to stay inside a genre box.Blood of Angels guitarist Aaron Robinson talks Tampa’s legendary metal history, the band’s European tour, Les Angst Ov Thanatou, seven-string guitars, musical influences and why Blood of Angels refuse to stay inside a genre box. Read More …
Mastodon – Marrow Deep Review: Grief, Survival and a New Era
A band staring death in the fucking face and deciding to keep marching Released: August 28, 2026Label: Loma Vista RecordingsAlbum: Ninth studio albumLength: Approximately 65 minutesGenre: Progressive Metal / Sludge Metal / Heavy MetalRating: 9/10 There are albums you throw on because you want some Read More …
Bloodstain From Schoolmates To Sweden Rock & Beyond
The first time I heard Bloodstain, I had to go and find out more about them. These guys were playing with a confidence that made it hard to believe how recently they had come together. Finding out the band had formed in Stockholm in late Read More …
Metal Blade Records July Wrap Up: Harlott, RAM And Gradience Deliver New Singles
Metal Blade Records have delivered another heavy round of new music, with Australian thrashers Harlott, Swedish heavy metal titans RAM and Danish metallers Gradience all pushing toward major upcoming releases. From politically charged Australian thrash, to classic heavy metal rebellion, to a wild collision of Read More …
The Kovenant Are Finally Invading Australia… And Nagash Is Already Plotting World Domination
After nearly 30 years, The Kovenant are finally bringing Nexus Polaris to Australia. We caught up with Nagash to discuss the long-awaited tour, the band’s reunion, and the surprise reveal that a brand-new album is already taking shape. Read More …
This Is Me Breathing – Serenity in Suffering Album Review: A Brutal Deathcore Statement
This Is Me Breathing refuse to hold back on Serenity in Suffering, delivering a crushing deathcore assault packed with savage vocals, devastating riffs and relentless energy. Read More …
StormHammer Bring New Fire To German Power Metal With Wrath Of The Hammer
StormHammer have never been a band built on giving up. The German power metal veterans have been carrying the flame since the early 90s, moving through name changes, lineup changes, label changes, different eras of heavy music, and all the madness that comes with keeping Read More …
DevilDriver Are Reborn On Strike And Kill | Crannk Reviews
DevilDriverStrike And Kill Out Now Through Napalm Records First thing I feel the need to say about this album is… bravo gentlemen! You’ve taken DevilDriver, cranked it up a few more notches with the genius recruiting on guitars with tech death metal maestros Alex Lee Read More …
Stitched Up Heart’s Mixi Talks New Album MEDUSA, Collaborations, Hooks, Chaos & Animal Rescue
There is something fitting about Stitched Up Heart naming their newest chapter MEDUSA. This is a band that has always carried the idea of damage, survival and reconstruction in its DNA. From the name itself through to the emotional force behind Alecia “Mixi” Demner’s vocals, 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 …