Wreck Defy and Gutter Creek: Inside Matt Hanchuck’s Metal Universe

A multi‑headed metal machine is exactly what comes to mind when talking about Canadian guitarist, songwriter, and producer Matt Hanchuck. Since 2016, he has been quietly building his own underground metal universe out of Thunder Bay, juggling old‑school thrash with Wreck Defy, southern‑soaked heavy metal Read More …

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Necronomicon Ex Mortis Raise Hell With “Chopped Up and Burned” – New EP Zombie Blood Nightmare Drops Feb 2026

NECRONOMICON EX MORTIS have once again summoned the undead spirit of classic horror with their latest single, “Chopped Up and Burned,” the newest offering from their forthcoming EP Zombie Blood Nightmare — due out February 20, 2026. True to their horror-obsessed, thrash-fueled ethos, “Chopped Up Read More …

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200 Stab Wounds – Ray MacDonald on Aussie Tour w/ Dying Fetus, Heavy Riffs & Live Carnage

Cleveland death metal powerhouse 200 Stab Wounds are set to make their long-awaited Australian and New Zealand debut this December as direct support for Dying Fetus — and guitarist Ray MacDonald joined Jai That Aussie Metal Guy to talk all things touring, setlists, and sonic Read More …

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CRANNK REVIEWS: GOROTICA – Daily Grind of the Medieval Age

Formed in 2022, Gorotica are a cannibalistic delicacy from Sydney, Australia. Daily Grind of the Medieval Age is their second full-length release, following on from their debut album Morbid Menagerie in 2022. Gorotica have unleashed a veritable feast of deathgrind, serving up 18 tracks clocking Read More …

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BASTARD CRÖSS – “Crossripper”: Philadelphia’s Blackened Thrash Horrorshow Unleashed This Halloween via Morbid and Miserable

From the haunted crypts of Philadelphia, blackened metalpunk fiends BASTARD CRÖSS are clawing their way to the surface with their full-length debut Crossripper, set to strike fear (and joy) into the hearts of the underground this Halloween via Morbid and Miserable Records. Equal parts thrash, Read More …

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Last Retch – Abject Cruelty Album Review: OSDM at Its Filthiest

Contributor: Nathan CollinsBand: Last RetchAlbum: Abject CrueltyRelease Date: 2025Score: 8.5 / 10 Formed in 2021, Last Retch are a death metal outfit from Hamilton, Canada. Abject Cruelty is their third major release, following their 2023 debut album Sadism and Severed Heads and the Ergotism EP Read More …

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Southern Death Fest 2025: A Day of Metal Mayhem at Lion Arts Factory – Photo Gallery

On September 13, 2025, Adelaide’s Lion Arts Factory transformed into a battleground of sonic warfare as the Southern Death Fest returned for its second installment. Organized by Ironjaw Bookings, this all-ages event featured an explosive lineup of 21 metal acts, including headliners Gravemind, Ashen, Nicolas Read More …

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CRANNK REACTS: SEEK MISERY – “GROUND WAR” FT. HATE COMPLEX

There are nights where the universe cracks open like a rusted oil drum and out spills the venom — riffs, screams, and sonic violence that shake the ribcage. That’s where I found myself when I hit play on SEEK MISERY’s latest collab “Ground War,” featuring Read More …

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