By Jai “That Aussie Metal Guy” Anderson | Crannk.com Germany’s reigning kings of unrelenting brutality, NASTY, are finally heading Down Under for their long-overdue debut Australian tour this September 2025, co-headlining alongside Swiss deathcore wrecking crew Paleface Swiss. Presented by The Phoenix AU, this lineup Read More …
Words by Jai That Aussie Metal Guy // Crannk.com Singapore’s grindcore juggernaut WORMROT are back—and they’ve brought the full force of chaos with them. After a brief hiatus and lineup shakeup, the legendary trio have reunited in their original form—Arif (vocals), Rasyid (guitar), and Fitri Read More …
Melodic metal mastery continues on the latest single from acclaimed new album ‘The Light That Burns The Sky’ Finnish melodic metal force ARION continues to turn heads and hearts with the release of their brand new lyric video for “From An Empire To A Fall,” Read More …
Melbourne metal outfit HEAVENSGATE continues their rapid ascent with the release of their electrifying new single “RAIN”, out now via Greyscale Records and Pure Noise Records. Marking a powerful emotional shift, RAIN dives deep into themes of grief and emotional isolation, capturing the raw essence Read More …
Dutch gothic symphonic metal storytellers Blackbriar have unveiled their emotionally charged new single and music video, ‘A Last Sigh Of Bliss’, the latest chapter in their evolving sonic fairytale. Taken from the highly anticipated upcoming album A Thousand Little Deaths, set for release August 22nd Read More …
In an inspiring blend of musical reverence and mental health advocacy, KING ULTRAMEGA has emerged as a powerful tribute project honouring the iconic Chris Cornell. Backed by Reigning Phoenix Music and the Recording Academy’s MusiCares, KING ULTRAMEGA debuts with a fiery reimagining of Soundgarden’s classic Read More …
By Jai “That Aussie Metal Guy” Anderson for Crannk.com After two decades of captivating audiences across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, ROME, the brainchild of Luxembourg’s dark folk troubadour Jérôme Reuter, is finally bringing his singular sound to Australian shores. Presented by Noir Planet, ROME’s Read More …
Article by Jai “That Aussie Metal Guy” Anderson After a five-year silence, Adelaide’s genre-defying heavy outfit Ouroboric has broken their hiatus with a brand-new track titled “For the Record”, out now and streaming on all major platforms. Marking their first official release since 2020, “For Read More …
Words by Jai “That Aussie Metal Guy” Anderson – Crannk.com There are guitarists… and then there’s Isaiah Mitchell — the six-string sorcerer behind the San Diego-born power trio Earthless, a band whose very name has become synonymous with instrumental transcendence, mind-melting jams, and absolute sonic Read More …
By Jai That Aussie Metal Guy | Crannk.com After four decades of pioneering power metal and reshaping the genre’s sonic boundaries, HELLOWEEN are showing no signs of slowing down. In fact, they’re about to unleash what might be their most expansive and ambitious album yet Read More …
Legendary Swedish-Norwegian rap-metal pioneers CLAWFINGER have returned, and they aren’t holding back. Their brand-new single “Scum”, out now via PERCEPTION (a division of Reigning Phoenix Music), is a searing blast of punk-rap rage, loaded with sharp lyrics, ferocious riffs, and uncompromising attitude. “‘Scum’ is a Read More …
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 …
