NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – April 16, 2026
KILLCROWN Unleashes Raw and Claustrophobic Debut Video “DEATH”
+ Performing at Michigan Metal Fest 2026
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L-R – Tyler Walterspaugh (Bass), Orin Knuppenburg (Guitar), James Alexander (Lead Guitar), Steve Maple (Vocals), Dave Zaza (Drums)
Photo Credit – Ken Joseph with Pixel Paige Photography
Michigan’s rising extreme‑metal juggernaut Killcrown has dropped the official music video for their debut single “DEATH”, a ferocious first strike from their upcoming, yet‑to‑be‑titled full‑length album due later this year on Exitus Stratagem Records. Shot by Pixel Page Photography inside the band’s former jam space, the video captures the raw, claustrophobic violence that defines Killcrown’s sound.
“This music video is for our debut single, DEATH. It’s about messing with the wrong person and finding out the hard way. We had Pixel Page Photography shoot this for us at our old jam space. It is going to slap all of your senses!” says vocalist Steve Maple.
“DEATH” marks a turning point for Killcrown. Written in a burst of chaotic inspiration, the track was born when Orin called Maple and demanded he “get the f*ck over here” to hear a new idea. Within an hour, Maple had written some of the most impactful lyrics of his career, including a chorus so powerful it stunned the room into silence.
The final vocal take, recorded that same day, became the version used on the record.
“We truly feel that people are going to connect with this track. This album is written from a very honest standpoint that is BRUTAL, yet beautiful,” adds Maple.
Watch and listen to the video for “DEATH” via its premiere on Decibel Magazine HERE.
Killcrown, formed by vocalist Steve Maple and guitarist/composer Orin Knuppenburg, emerged from the ashes of their former nu‑metal project Nuskin with a singular mission: create music so heavy it feels like a physical assault. Their sound fuses deathcore, slam, death metal, and melodic brutality into something unmistakably their own.
Maple describes the band’s sonic identity as heavy, brutal, unforgettable, grimy, and energizing, adding that their goal is simple:
“We want listeners to feel like they’re being punched in the face with our music. Bludgeoned.”
The band’s upcoming album is their most intense and artistically detailed work yet, each track crafted as its own violent, emotional, and meticulously constructed piece of musical art.
Hailing from the small towns of Hastings and Delton, Killcrown has built a reputation as one of Michigan’s heaviest and most electrifying live acts. Their shows are known for unmatched energy, crowd engagement, and a stage presence fans describe as unforgettable.
Their debut full‑length album is slated for release later this year on Exitus Stratagem Records.
“DEATH” is available worldwide now at (Spotify) – https://hypeddit.com/killcrown/death
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In additional news, Killcrown will also be sharing the stage with Green Jelly, Visitant, Casket Robbery, Hemlock, Narcotic Wasteland, and more at the 2026 edition of Michigan Metal Fest on August 14th and 15th in Battle Creek, MI. For more info on the festival lineup and tickets, please visit https://michiganmetalfest.net/.
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For more info:
https://www.facebook.com/Killcrown
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“Oldschool Death Metal sensibility meets modern aggression” – Terry Stevens, Q106 WJXQ
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