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KILLCROWN Talks New Single, New Drummer & Tour Plans | Metal Maniacs Ep. 140

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Show Notes

Episode 140 of the Metal Maniacs Podcast is locked and loaded with Michigan metal energy. Hosts Jay Ingersoll and Modd sit down with second-time guest Steve Maple of Michigan Metal Fest, but this time he’s here representing his band Killcrown. Making their first appearance on the show, Steve is joined by Tyler (bass) and David (drums) to give us the full breakdown on everything happening in the Killcrown camp.We dive deep into the band’s brand-new single, talk about how the new drummer David joined the lineup, and explore how that change has impacted the band’s sound, chemistry, and creative process. The guys open up about how Killcrown got started, their evolution in the Michigan metal scene, and what fuels their aggressive, no-nonsense approach to heavy music.From there, the conversation turns to upcoming tour plans, playing shows, writing new material, and what fans can expect next. We also get some behind-the-scenes insight into Michigan Metal Fest, balancing festival life with band life, and plenty of classic Metal Maniacs side quests along the way.If you’re into modern metal, the Michigan metal scene, underground bands, festival culture, or discovering new heavy music, this episode is an absolute must-listen.💥 Hit play, crank it loud, and join the Metal Maniacs.🎧 Listen / Follow / SupportKillcrown-https://www.facebook.com/KillcrownMichigan Metal FestOfficial Website-https://michiganmetalfest.net/Follow Us-https://linktr.ee/metalmaniacsmi🔔 Subscribe for weekly metal interviews, album reactions, and deep dives into the heavy music world.🤘 Support underground metal. Support the scene.

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