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Wreck-Defy’s New Album Tackles Social Issues, Gains Praise

2/22/2026

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Wreck-Defy has lineup changes.
The band's latest album, Dissecting the Leech, features Greg Wagner and David Allan.
The album addresses social issues such as environmental degradation and generational despair, with tracks like "Under the Sun" and "Millenial Dystopia."
Critics praise lyrical growth, though some songs are weaker, and call Dissecting the Leech one of the year's best thrash releases.

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Story summary

Wreck-Defy has lineup changes.
The band's latest album, Dissecting the Leech, features Greg Wagner and David Allan.
The album addresses social issues such as environmental degradation and generational despair, with tracks like "Under the Sun" and "Millenial Dystopia."
Critics praise lyrical growth, though some songs are weaker, and call Dissecting the Leech one of the year's best thrash releases.