Inside the Mind of Artifact’s Michael: Chaos, Guts, and Aussie Metal Fire

“We just want to sound like us… even if it scares people sometimes.” Michael, one of Artifact’s primary vocalists, pulls back the curtain on the band’s chaotic rise, their first big shows with Northlane, and the raw, unfiltered creative process that fuels their aggressive, melodic sound. From Woolies jams to red-lit stages, this is Artifact like you’ve never heard before. Read More …

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HEATHEN Kick Off a New Era With Napalm Records, Drop “Never A God” And Announces Collector 12‑inch

Bay Area thrash legends HEATHEN aren’t easing into their next chapter. They’ve signed with Napalm Records, released a fierce new single and video, and announced a 12‑inch maxi single that lands April 23. All while a new album is still in the works. This is Read More …

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Paradise Lost – Ascension Marks 17 Albums of Gothic Metal Majesty | Crannk Interviews

When it comes to shaping the sound of gothic metal, Paradise Lost stand in a league of their own. Formed in Halifax in 1988, the band carved a path from doom-laden beginnings into a genre-defining legacy that’s inspired generations of artists. Now, in 2025, the Read More …

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SOULFLY Announce CHAMA: A Flame Reignited in 2025

Coming straight from the deep jungles of Brazil to the arid expanses of Arizona, extreme metal trailblazers SOULFLY are set to unleash their tribally fueled thirteenth album CHAMA on October 24th, 2025 via Nuclear Blast Records. A remarkable testament to Max Cavalera’s unshakable vision, CHAMA Read More …

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Paleface Swiss: Cursed, Connected, and Coming Back to Australia | Crannk Interviews Marc “Zelli” Zellweger

Swiss deathcore juggernauts Paleface Swiss are making their long-awaited return to Australia this September, bringing their latest record Cursed with them for a full-scale headlining run alongside German heavyweights Nasty. For frontman Zelli, this isn’t just another tour—it’s a reunion with a country that’s become Read More …

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AURI Release Their Enchanting Third Album III – Candles & Beginnings + Unveil Lyric Video For Blakey Ridge

Some albums are more than music — they are doorways. With their third studio album, III – Candles & Beginnings, AURI — the visionary trio of vocalist Johanna Kurkela, Tuomas Holopainen (Nightwish), and Troy Donockley — once again open a portal into a world where Read More …

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Sabaton’s Joakim Brodén Talks New Album Legends + Australian Tour 2025 | Crannk Interview

Swedish power metal titans Sabaton are gearing up to unleash a brand-new chapter in their storied career with the release of their highly anticipated 11th studio album, Legends, out October 17 via Better Noise Music. The record not only marks their debut with the label Read More …

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Interview with Dying Awkward Angel: Italian Melodic death, Rebirth, the Road Ahead & “The Missing Frame”

Italy’s Dying Awkward Angel are sharpening the blades once more with their upcoming album, The Missing Frame, out August 22nd via Rockshots Records. Built on years of hard-earned grit and unwavering loyalty to melodic death metal’s roots, the new material is a raging return, loaded Read More …

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🔥 NASTY Are Bringing the Beatdown to Australia This September with Paleface Swiss – New EP Black My Heart Out Now

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 …

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CLAWFINGER Return With Brand New Single ‘Scum’

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 …

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💀 CRUNGUS Unleash Brutal New Single “Lost” + Announce Hollow Album

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 …

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AURI Release Soul-Stirring New Single & Video ‘Museum Of Childhood’

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 …

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