Crungus drags you deep into the psyche’s rotting underbelly with “Lost” — a suffocating descent through fear, paranoia, and the shadows we refuse to face. Hailing from Amarillo, Texas, this is brutal death metal at its most unrelenting: filthy, introspective, and unafraid to stare into Read More …
Just in time for the 50th anniversary of Steven Spielberg’s iconic thriller Jaws, Canadian alt-rock outfit DOLL have dropped their explosive new single “Shark Bait”, a snarling anthem brimming with primal fear, gritty riffs, and emotional survival. The Ottawa-based band taps into something dark and Read More …
From Upcoming Album III – Candles & Beginnings (Out August 15, 2025) Music possesses a rare magic—its ability to evoke memories, awaken the imagination, and cradle the spirit. Finnish cinematic folk trio AURI tap directly into that essence with their newly released single, ‘Museum Of Read More …
Russian Pagan Folk Titans ARKONA and Siberian Nordic Ritualists NYTT LAND are set to embark on a transcendent and soul-stirring journey through Australia this September for the Southern Ritual tour. Presented by Hardline Media, this powerful double bill of ancient energies and mythic music marks Read More …
More Balls To Picasso [Revisited and Reinvented] – Out July 25 via BMG Metal icon Bruce Dickinson, the legendary voice of Iron Maiden, has just dropped a crushing new lyric video for ‘Gods Of War’, setting the stage for his upcoming reimagined release of his Read More …
By Jai “That Aussie Metal Guy” Anderson for Crannk.com Los Angeles-based theatrical metal powerhouse Illusions of Grandeur have carved out a unique path in the heavy music scene, blending mythological storytelling, dramatic performance, and crushing metal into one unforgettable package. At the heart of their Read More …
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 …
📍 By Jai That Aussie Metal Guy – Crannk.com Welsh punk rock chaos merchants Punk Rock Factory are set to bring their high-octane, pop-punk fuelled mayhem back to Australia this November for their Mortal Wombat Tour 2025 — and I caught up with Peej (vocals/guitar) Read More …
📸 Photo Gallery by Jai That Aussie Metal Guy On June 22nd, Adelaide’s iconic venue The Gov was shaken to its core as Bay Area thrash titans Testament delivered an explosive set packed with blistering riffs, pit-splitting energy, and pure metal mastery. With decades of Read More …
Darren “Daz” Brookes, guitarist and founding member of the legendary British death metal band BENEDICTION, has been a driving force behind the group’s relentless sound since their inception in 1989. With their upcoming ninth studio album, Ravage Of Empires, set to release on April 4, Read More …
Few names in the history of heavy music carry the weight, legacy, and sheer intensity of Max Cavalera. From the primal roar of Morbid Visions and Bestial Devastation to the evolution through Schizophrenia, Arise, and Chaos A.D., the Cavalera brothers carved their names into the Read More …
When it comes to the new wave of deathcore destruction, few names hit as hard or as smart as Brand of Sacrifice. Born from the bleak brilliance of Kentaro Miura’s Berserk and forged in the fires of cinematic brutality, this Toronto-based wrecking crew has carved Read More …
