Interview: The Exciting Provocative Nature of ANA with Vocalist Anna and Guitarist Josh

Carl Fisher 1 min read

Australia has long been a powerhouse for heavy music, but the Melbourne-based outfit ANA is currently carving out a niche that defies traditional categorization. Identifying as a couture symphonic metal band, the group seamlessly merges high-fashion aesthetics with the grandiosity of melodic metal.

On May 29th, 2026 (Eclipse Records), they will release their brand-new full-length album ‘Motivated by Death’. An album that features the provocative ‘Hate Me’ single.

That track, its visually arresting music video, and the response to it, is just one part of our interview with band members, Anna Khristenko (Vocals) and Josh Mak (Guitar). We also talk about the upcoming album, the creative journey the band has been on, and much more.

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