Gerry Casey Interviews Alan Maris of Wanted

August 3, 2025

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Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey’s Interview with Alan Maris of Wanted

Formed in the summer of 2021 in the quiet, rural town of Leonard, Michigan—just a mile east of Oxford—WANTED emerged with one loud and unmistakable mission: to bring back the unapologetic, riff-heavy, and melody-driven glory of 1980s heavy metal. Born from a shared love for the giants of the genre—RATT, Dokken, and Van Halen—WANTED isn’t trying to reinvent the wheel. They’re lighting it on fire and doing donuts through the digital music landscape, reminding the world what real heavy metal sounds like.

In an era saturated with algorithm-friendly pop and genre-blending experimentation, WANTED dares to go in the opposite direction. Their sound is rooted in power chords, shredding guitar solos, soaring vocals, and that undeniable swagger that made the Sunset Strip the epicenter of a musical revolution four decades ago. WANTED doesn’t just pay tribute to the past—they live it. Every note they play, every line they sing, drips with the passion of true believers who know that heavy metal never died—it just needed a wake-up call.

And WANTED has proven they’re more than capable of delivering that wake-up call.

Their debut album, “Chain Reaction,” exploded onto the scene with a thunderous mix of classic metal hooks and modern edge, earning them a spot in the pages of the legendary Metal Forces Magazine. Renowned reviewer Neil Arnold gave “Chain Reaction” a glowing 9/10 rating, praising its authenticity, musicianship, and energy. Not ones to rest on a strong debut, the band followed up with their sophomore release, “Late Attraction,” a bold, electrified evolution of their sound that received the same 9/10 acclaim from Metal Forces.

Both albums quickly caught fire with metalheads around the world. Together, they’ve racked up over 300,000 streams on Spotify alone and more than 500,000 across all major platforms. For a band that hails from a town with a population barely scratching four digits, those numbers speak volumes. WANTED isn’t just a local act—they’re a global contender, carrying the banner for traditional heavy metal with pride and power.

The band’s visual presence is just as strong as their sonic identity. The full-length video for “Late Attraction” has surpassed 40,000 views on YouTube, drawing in fans with its raw intensity and cinematic flair. Their latest video, “Armed for Action,” is a blistering performance piece that has already amassed over 10,000 views and continues to grow daily—proof that WANTED’s reach and relevance are only expanding.

WANTED is more than a band. It’s a resurrection. A rebellion. A reminder that guitars should scream, drums should thunder, and vocals should soar. They are the soundtrack to fist-pumping nights, ripped denim dreams, and the undying spirit of rock ‘n’ roll defiance. While they may have been born in a small town, their sound is built for the big stage—and they’re coming for it, armed with riffs, hooks, and a mission to restore heavy metal’s rightful place at the top.

So turn it up loud. WANTED is here—and they’re just getting started.