Marko Hietala, the iconic vocalist and bassist, makes a triumphant return with his powerful new single ‘Rebel of the North’. This high-energy classic rock anthem is a perfect showcase of Marko’s talent for crafting timeless, hard-hitting music. The single serves as another taste of his highly Read More …
Poland’s KINGSPHERE Unveils Powerful Music Video for “Archetype” Off Forthcoming Third Album in 2025
Modern metal outfit Kingsphere, from Rybnik, Poland, is set to release the music video for their latest single “Archetype”, delivering a memorable metalcore experience that is both aggressive and emotionally vulnerable. The band comments on what listeners can expect: “It is an intense and dynamic track that Read More …
THE HELLACOPTERS Release Video For New Single ‘Do You Feel Normal’
Kicking off 2025 with a bang, high-energy rock’n’roll royalty, THE HELLACOPTERS, have released another smashing single from their upcoming new studio album Overdriver, which is due out on January 31st. ‘Do You Feel Normal‘ is one of the most captivating and uplifting songs on the album despite its lyrical themes, Read More …
Crannk Interviews-Hammerfall: Fredrik Larsson
HammerFall, the legendary Swedish power metal band, is set to embark on their first-ever Australian tour in January 2025. With their electrifying blend of heavy metal and power metal, HammerFall has captivated audiences worldwide since their debut album, Glory to the Brave, in 1997. The Read More …
OBSCURA Unveils Video For New Single ‘Evenfall’ New Album A SONICATION Out On February 7th
Following the success of their first single ‘Silver Linings’, German metal act OBSCURA return with their second single, ‘Evenfall’, from the highly anticipated album A Sonication, set to release on February 7, 2025, via Nuclear Blast Records. This standout track showcases OBSCURA’s ongoing evolution, masterfully blending their signature technical prowess with Read More …
HAMMERFALL: 5 Glorious Essential Anthems To Blast Out Loud Ahead Of Their Australian Tour
The GODS have listened, and they have heeded your call, Sweden’s Power Metal overlords, the mighty HammerFall are about to set sail for Australia for their first ever full Australian tour. No matter how much everything changes in culture and the world at large, heavy metal endures. Read More …
Crannk Presents An Interview with Drowning Pool CJ Pierce
CJ Pierce, the talented guitarist of Drowning Pool, has been a driving force behind the band’s success since its formation in 1996. Known for his electrifying riffs and stage presence, CJ has helped Drowning Pool create a legacy in the rock and metal world. With Read More …
Crannk Presents an Interview with Holding Absence- Lucas Woodland
I recently caught up with the talented Lucas Woodland,from Welsh Hard rock band Holding Absence who have been making waves in the music scene with their emotionally charged and introspective music. Their latest album, The Noble Art of Self-Destruction, delves deep into themes of self-reflection Read More …
Out Now! Brian Kingsland (NILE, Imperishable, Enthean) Releases Classical / Spanish Guitar Album “Translation”
Known for his role in extreme metal bands such as NILE, Imperishable, and Enthean, composer /guitarist and vocalist Brian Kingsland is sharing his other passion in music, with his debut classical / Spanish guitar album entitled “Translation” due out on January 8, 2025. Kingsland‘s musical taste has always been wide from Read More …
GAUPA Release Video For Latest Single ‘Heavy Lord’
Ever since releasing their self-titled debut EP in 2018, unique psychedelic rockers GAUPA from Falun, Sweden, have had quite the career. To this day, their success story doesn’t just include several million streams of fan-favourite singles like ‘Febersvan‘, ‘Vakuum‘ and ‘Exoskeleton‘ from their much acclaimed latest full-length Myriad, but Read More …