DAYS OF RUIN: FROM FUCKING AROUND IN SWITZERLAND TO WACKEN

Swiss metalcore wrecking crew Days of Ruin went from starting a band “just for fun” to winning the Wacken Metal Battle Switzerland and playing Wacken Open Air. We talk metalcore, influences, live authenticity, gear, songwriting, zombies and their new EP Age of Ignorance.
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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 …

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Steve Summers Isn’t Handing Pretty Boy Floyd’s Next Record To Anyone

Steve Summers isn’t interested in nostalgia. Pretty Boy Floyd are still writing, still touring and still making enough noise to piss somebody off. Read More …

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ASH AT LION ARTS: 1977, BURN BABY BURN & ONE HELL OF A NIGHT

ASH brought 1977 and their greatest hits to Lion Arts Adelaide, with Oscar The Wild opening the night before Burn Baby Burn sent the room into orbit. Read More …

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METALITE: “The Sci-Fi Is Now” – Edwin Premberg Talks DISCOVERY

METALITE mastermind Edwin Premberg talks DISCOVERY, the band’s evolving sci-fi universe, heavier production, songwriting, Jacob Hansen and new drummer Erik Junttila. Read More …

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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 …

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I Asked Two South Aussie Metalheads 11 Stupid Questions. Somehow It Made Me Want To Go To This Gig Even More.

Before Necropolis takes over Adelaide on August 8, we asked Ekosa’s Rory and Ecdysis’ Sid eleven completely ridiculous questions. The result? A hilarious look behind the bands, and another reminder why this stacked local lineup deserves a packed room. Read More …

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Day Of Contempt Return Home: Adelaide Hardcore Legends Deliver an Unforgettable Lion Arts Factory Show

After a 15-year wait, Adelaide hardcore icons Day Of Contempt returned to headline Lion Arts Factory alongside Forge, Hammer 618 and Life Pilot. Read our full review of one of the biggest local hardcore shows of the year. Read More …

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Rick McMurray Reflects on 30 Years of 1977, Big Day Out ’99 and Why Ash Still Have More to Say

Ash drummer Rick McMurray joins Crannk to discuss celebrating 30 years of 1977, memories of Big Day Out 1999, touring Australia, his biggest drumming influences and why Ash are still focused on the future. Read More …

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There Will Be Blood Adelaide: Jive Goes to War

There Will Be Blood lived up to its name. From Betrayed’s opening hardcore assault to Identity Error’s blood-soaked finale, Jive Adelaide became a blur of fists, feet, breakdowns and absolute chaos. Read More …

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