San Francisco turned into a full-blown metal battleground when multiple crushing lineups hit the city on the same night—and Battlecross guitarist Hiran Deraniyagala was right in the middle of it. With Death Angel, Revocation, Deicide, Broken Hope, and Disgorge all throwing down across town, the Bay Area became what Hiran perfectly described as a “metalhead’s wet dream.”
We caught up with Hiran to talk about packed venues, Battlecross’ latest release War of Will, charting on Billboard, touring with metal legends, and why fans matter more than awards ever could.
As the night raged on and metal echoed through San Francisco, one thing was clear: Battlecross isn’t just surviving—they’re carving their place in modern metal. With passionate fans, relentless touring, and a refusal to compromise their sound, the future looks loud.
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