Metal Anarchy

Time for the next edition of Metal Anarchy’s “new music showcase,” the feature where I introduce you to artists that readers of this site may find interesting. This time I have a Q&A with Karnage Through Crossing.

METAL ANARCHY: Tell me a little about your band:

KARNAGE THROUGH CROSSING: Karnage Through Crossing is a gritty, empowering, melodic, old school Heavy Metal Modern Crossover. Formed out of the development of a band from 2018-2021 called Nova 1 Featuring ex members of speed metal bands, Death Metal and Metalcore bands, founded by Rhyse Tremel and his partner, a lead guitarist who use to play during the first lineup of a now touring speed metal band from Calgary. Strained tensions from unsuccessful recruiting and member dropouts during Covid lead to the disintegration of the band in 2022, where Ashton Lal was training to become the next Drummer. With Rhyse and Ashton remaining in the band, Rhyse took his songs from Nova 1, recruited and trained bass guitarists until someone stuck, and started recording with the crew.

METAL ANARCHY: Who are your main influences?

KARNAGE THROUGH CROSSING: Judas Priest, Megadeth, Iced Earth, Skullfist, and Death Angel.

METAL ANARCHY: What is your latest release and why should readers of this site check it out?

KARNAGE THROUGH CROSSING: On September 5th we released our latest single, “THE UNDERGROUND,” featuring blistering speed rhythms, melodic Heavy Metal licks, screaming solos, soaring highs, and thundering Growls. It’s got everything! To add, this song and our single before it, which we recorded at the same time, have the highest quality production in our discography, taking us out of the local scene and into a professional league. This latest single has something for everyone and you’re going to love the energy!

METAL ANARCHY: What can people expect when they go to your live shows?

KARNAGE THROUGH CROSSING: On stage, KTX live up to our word of going BIG. Think full-stack amps, custom‑built steel props wrapped in barbed wire and chrome, leather and ripped denim, massive drum kits, the blazing strobes and fog of heavy metal’s golden age.

METAL ANARCHY: Where do you see your band heading in 5 years?

KARNAGE THROUGH CROSSING: We expect to be regularly touring, playing both American and European festivals, on our 4th album recording with nominations for Junos. We are dead serious, and we don’t think this is overselling at all, Rhyse is probably one of the most committed, hardest working heavy metal musicians, with the best image in our region. We look forward to bringing heavy metal to the world.