For a band like Blessthefall, absence was never about disappearing. It was about survival. Nearly a decade has passed since the Phoenix metalcore outfit last set foot on Australian soil, and in that time the genre has fractured, reformed, and redefined itself more times than Read More …
There are artists who survive eras, and then there are artists who shape‑shift through them. Dave Graney belongs firmly in the latter camp. From Mount Gambier to London’s post‑punk pressure cooker with The Moodists, through the golden Coral Snakes years and into his current sharp, Read More …
From the dark heart of Paris’ underground, PERTURBATOR – the brainchild of composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist James Kent – has unleashed “Mors Ultima Ratio,” the fourth single from his highly anticipated new album Age of Aquarius, set for release on October 10th via Nuclear Blast Read More …
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 …
Sydney outfit BESTIES have been steadily building a reputation as one of the most exciting new names in Australia’s alt-rock/emo revival. Helmed by producer/multi-instrumentalist Nat J. Sherwood (Stand Atlantic, Yours Truly) and fronted by vocalist Max Pasalic (Up Late, After Touch), the lineup is completed Read More …
Few bands have left an imprint on heavy music quite like letlive.From their chaotic, genre-defying blend of soul, punk, and post-hardcore to their fearless stage presence, the Los Angeles trailblazers redefined what it meant to connect with an audience. With Jason Aalon Butler’s firebrand vocals, Read More …
From the depths of the Australian underground comes a band that thrives on pure chaos, raw satire, and a tongue-in-cheek brutality that could only belong to KÜNTSQUÄD. Their latest full-length, Satans Cock (out now via Wormholedeath Records), isn’t just a record—it’s a demolition derby of Read More …
Few modern extreme metal bands manage to balance brutality with theatrics as seamlessly as Gorotica, and with their upcoming album Daily Grind of the Medieval Age (out October 3), the trio plunge listeners headfirst into a grotesque world of necro-sorcery, medieval rituals, and sonic carnage. Read More …
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 …
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 …
Following the unrelenting devastation of their 2024 album Cursed, Paleface Swiss are dragging their visceral, genre-defying deathcore back to Australian shores—and this time, they’re not coming alone. Presented by The Phoenix AU, the Cursed Tour sees Paleface Swiss teaming up with beatdown bruisers NASTY for 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 …
