Wreck-Defy |Dissecting The Leech |Massacre Records

Release Date February 20^th, 2026
Format CD/LP/Digital
Genre Thrash Metal
Country Canada

Born from the frozen north and fueled by pure aggression, Wreck-Defy has been a persistent force in the underground for years. Led by the relentless riff-work of Matt Hanchuck, the band has consistently pulled together heavy hitters to create a devastating sonic assault. With a pedigree that links back to some of the most respected names in the scene, they’ve built a reputation for delivering high-octane metal that ignores trends in favor of pure, neck-snapping power.

If you’re looking for some polite, middle-of-the-road noise to have on in the background, get out now. Wreck-Defy is dropping "Dissecting The Leech" and it is a total beast of an album. Bringing in Greg Christian on bass was a genius move. The low end on this thing is thick enough to choke on. Greg Wags Wagner sounds like he’s been gargling broken glass and spite, spitting out lyrics about corruption and the absolute state of the world with a venom that most younger bands can't even simulate.

The guitars on "Dissecting The Leech" are absolute saws. Matt Hanchuck and his army of guests, including the legendary Chris Poland, turn songs like "Revolt" into a masterclass of frantic energy. There is zero fluff here. Every solo is a frantic burst of adrenaline, and the rhythm section of Christian and David Allan keeps the foundation heavy. It’s the kind of music that makes you want to put your head through a wall, especially when "Under The Sun" starts building that dark, oppressive atmosphere.

What really sticks is how angry this album sounds. It tackles the trauma and the garbage of modern society without sounding like a whiny lecture. "The Haunting Past" carries a massive emotional burden, but it delivers it through a crushing wall of sound. The production at Trident Studios is massive, giving every kick drum and rasp the space to actually hurt. This isn't just another release but a middle finger to the weak, corporate garbage polluting the airwaves.

Wreck-Defy is proving that Canada is still a powerhouse for the thrash stuff. This lineup is elite, and they play like they have something to prove, even though their history speaks for itself. "Dissecting The Leech" is 48 minutes of pure, unadulterated chaos that demands your attention. If your speakers aren't smoking by the time the final note fades, you aren't playing it loud enough.

Score: 8.5

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