February 16, 1993 – MEGADETH released their single “Sweating Bullets” from their 1992 studio album Countdown To Extinction.
February 16, 2000 – From their 8th studio album, Risk, released in 1999, MEGADETH sees their single “Breadline” released in Japan.
Thank you for visiting Metal Odyssey and reading this post! Have an amazing week ahead! Metal be thy name – Stone.
More MEGADETH: https://www.megadeth.com/
CYCLONE are an underrated cult favorite amongst metal fans having released two solid thrash albums in 1986 and 1990. The Belgian band has now added a new 5-song EP, Known Unto God, to their arsenal. Available online or in stores Known Unto God showcases immediately intense and infectious intensity throughout, sure to please fans of thrash, hardcore and traditional speed metal. Check out their new lyric video for “Nothing Is Real” for more proof.
Known Unto God is available as a limited (200) silver bullet colored vinyl (with download code) or as Digipak CD via M-Theory Audio. Order now at: www.m-theoryaudio.com
The 5 new songs were all written by core members singer Guido Gevels and guitarist Stefaan Daamen and recorded by Guido backed by a younger and invigorated lineup with vocal and drum production, along with mix and mastering handled by Martin Furia (Destruction, Nervosa, Evil Invaders). The artwork of Known Unto God is courtesy of Ivan S. Bragin (October Tide, The Gathering).
The first chapter of CYCLONE history dates back to 1980 when 5 teenagers obsessed with NWOBHM decided to start a band. Experience they have not, but enthusiasm aplenty. A few years later, and after a series of shows with then established Acid, the quintet release their In The Grip of Evil demo – a cornerstone of European extreme metal.
The demo is supported by opening slots for Anthrax, Overkill, Agent Steel, Kreator and Destruction which leads to label interest with the band choosing to sign with Roadrunner Records. The monstrous Brutal Destruction is released followed by tours supporting Metallica and Slayer.
Times change, people change and hard choices have to be made, resulting in Guido and Stefaan working with three new players on 1990’s ‘Inferior To None.’ A European tour with Blessed Death is made to support the album, followed by another continental run with Sadus, The Obsessed and The Accused but by 1993 CYCLONE decide to call it quits. Now with a new lease on life and today’s release CYCLONE continue to write their story.
CYCLONE:
Guido Gevels – vocals
VIncent Heyman – bass
Gabriel Deschamps – drums
Max Deschamps – lead guitar
Jesse Vandenbosshe – rhythm guitar
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Metal Church return with their 13th studio album, Dead to Rights, scheduled for release on April 10, 2026 via Rat Pak Records (America), Reaper (Europe/UK) and Rubicon (Japan).
The album marks the first release from the band’s latest lineup, featuring founding guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof alongside longtime guitarist Rick Van Zandt, joined by bass icon David Ellefson, powerhouse drummer Ken Mary, and dynamic new vocalist Brian Allen.
From the aggressive opening assault of “Brainwash Game” to the riff-driven finale “My Wrath,” Metal Church prove they still possess the same relentless drive that has earned them fans for over four decades. Tracks such as “Deep Cover Shakedown,” “The Show,” and “Wasted Time” deliver the signature sound the band has long been known for.
The album’s first single,“F.A.F.O.”, was released last November, with its accompanying video surpassing 400,000 views to date. Dead To Rights was produced by Kurdt Vanderhoof and mixed and mastered by Zeuss at Planet Z.
“This new album is very special to me for one reason: the band was over, and I honestly didn’t see it being resurrected. But somehow, it brought itself back to life – again!” exclaims Kurdt Vanderhoof. “I’m incredibly proud of these new songs; they hit hard. Brian Allen brings the classic Metal Church sound to the vocals, and adding a rhythm section with musicians of the caliber of Dave Ellefson and Ken Mary makes this a force to be reckoned with. If you enjoy classic Metal Church, you’re going to love this record.”
Pre-order Metal Church Dead to Rights here: https://lnk.to/Metal-Church
Source: Rat Pak Records
From KREATOR Facebook:
“Hordes! Don’t forget that we’re bringing this INCREDIBLE line-up to the UK and Europe, this March…
Kreator, Carcass, Exodus & Nails! You don’t want to miss this! Get your tickets and VIP upgrades now!”
KREATOR ticket info: https://www.kreator-terrorzone.de/
3/20 – Lisbon, Portugal MEO Arena
3/22 – Madrid, Spain Palacio Vistalegre
3/24 – Paris, France Zenith Paris
3/25 – Brussels, Belgium Ancienne Belgique
3/27 – London, UK O2 Academy Brixton
3/28 – Manchester, UK O2 Apollo Manchester
3/29 – Glasgow, UK O2 Academy Glasgow
3/31 – Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg Rockhal
4/1 – Zürich, Switzerland Halle 622
4/3 – Den Bosch, Netherlands Mainstage Brabanthallen
4/4 – Essen, Germany Grugahalle
4/5 – Frankfurt, Germany Jahrhunderthalle
4/7 – Milan, Italy Alcatraz
4/8 – Ljubljana, Slovenia Media Center
4/9 – Vienna, Austria Gasometer
4/10 – Ludwigsburg, Germany MHP Arena
4/11 – Munich, Germany Zenith
4/12 – Karlín, Czechia Forum Karlín
4/13 – Budapest, Hungary Barba Negra
4/15 – Warsaw, Poland COS Torwar
4/17 – Hamburg, Germany Inselparkhalle
4/18 – Berlin, Germany Uber Eats Music Hall
4/20 – Riga, Latvia Palladium Riga
4/21 – Helsinki, Finland Black Box Finland Oy
4/23 – Stockholm, Sweden Annexet
4/24 – Oslo, Norway Sentrum Scene
4/25 – Copenhagen, Denmark Poolen
The tremendous Testament begins their European Festival Summer 2026 Tour on June 29th in Antwerp, Belgium, at Middenvijver Park. Death Angel, Metal Church, Armored Saint and Hellripper join as guests on select dates!
06/29 – Antwerp, BEL @ Middenvijver
07/01 – Viveiro SPA @ Resurrection Fest
07/03 – Villaava, SPA @ Sala Totem Aretoa (feat. Hellripper)
07/04 – Barcelona, SPA @ Rock Fest
07/05 – Cartagena, SPA @ Rock Imperium Festival
07/07 – Zaragoza, SPA @ Teatro de las Esquinas (feat. Hellripper)
07/08 – Toulouse, FRA @ Le Bikini (feat. Hellripper)
07/29 – Bergen, NET @ Beyond The Gates Festival
07/31 – Rejmyre, SWE @ Skogsrojet Festival
08/01 – Gothenburg, SWE @ Pustervik (feat. Metal Church & Armored Saint)
08/02 – Lund, SWE @ Mejeriet (feat. Metal Church & Armored Saint)
08/04 – Kiel, GER @ Die Pumpe (feat. Metal Church)
08/05 – Leer, GER @ Zollhausverein (feat. Death Angel)
08/06 – Schlotheim, GER @ Party San
08/07 – Cologne, GER @ Essigfabrik (feat. Death Angel & Metal Church)
08/08 – Kortrijk, BEL @ Alcatraz Festival
08/09 – Derbyshire, UK @ Bloodstock Open Air
08/11 – Karlsruhe, GER @ Substage (feat. Death Angel & Metal Church)
08/12 – Obertraubling, GER @ Airport-Eventhall (feat. Death Angel & Metal Church)
08/13 – Krakow, POL @ Klub Studio (feat. Metal Church & Armored Saint)
08/14 – Moravsky Krumlov, CZE @ Rock Castle
08/15 – Dinkelsbuehl, GER @ Summer Breeze
08/16 – Eindhoven, NET @ Dynamo Metalfest
TESTAMENT:
Chuck Billy – vocals
Eric Peterson – guitar
Alex Skolnick – guitar
Steve DiGiorgio – bass
Chris Dovas – drums
More on Testament: https://www.testamentlegions.com/site/
From MEGADETH Facebook:
“We made history! Thank you to everyone who was a part of this album, especially our incredible fans!”
Listen/download purchase here: https://ffm.to/megadeth
From Destruction Facebook:
ASIA TOUR UDATE!
We have fantastic news for our Chinese fans in Beijing: we will be back for our third time on February 8th.
The permit for the concert took a little time, that is why the announcement comes in so late but YES the rumors were true.
Tickets are on sale now, Bejing: https://wap.showstart.com/pages/activity/list/list?type=1&tag=45491&ssfrom=user-2604886
The Asian shows will start in Yokohama Japan on January 30th (3 shows in Nippon via Thailand to China)!
We are VERY EXCITED – see you soon!!
BLKIIBLK NEW SIGNING ALERT: FORBIDDEN
Bay Area thrash legends FORBIDDEN have officially joined forces with BLKIIBLK!
Melding classic thrash metal with melodic and progressive leanings, FORBIDDEN’s recent return to both the stage and studio is a rebirth for the Bay Area legends.
Joining founding guitarist Craig Locicero and bassist Matt Camacho are drummer Chris Kontos (formerly of Machine Head and Attitude Adjustment), guitarist Jeremy Von Epp and vocalist Norman Skinner (ex-Imagika and Niviane).
States the band: “When Forbidden was ‘reborn’ in 2023, we knew we were going to write new music. That excited us. We also knew that we were in no rush to be signed or obligated to anything that didn’t feel ideal. Well… that situation has finally revealed itself. We are elated to announce that Forbidden has joined forces with BLKIIBLK as one of their inaugural signings.”
Stay tuned for new music coming soon.
Source: BLKIIBLK Facebook
Watch EXHORDER’s live performance of “The Tale Of Unsound Minds” HERE: https://youtu.be/8GIb7vl5ph4
New Orleans thrash metal legends EXHORDER will kick off their US headlining tour later this month. The Unforeseen Circumstances Tour 2026 Winter run will commence on January 29th in Lafayette, Louisiana and close on February 22nd in Hobart, Indiana. Support will be provided by Luicidal, Ringworm, Phobia, and Slowhole on select dates.
Vocalist Kyle Thomas comments, “It’s about that time, y’all! 2026 is here, and we are back to work. Joining us will be the legends that are Luicidal, Ringworm, and Phobia! Up and comers Slowhole will also be on this tour for the entire run, and you do not want to miss them. Luicidal and Ringworm will be on select dates, so consider accordingly when you obtain your tickets. As always, we will be performing a little something from all four albums, so come on out and say hello! You know by now we don’t bite – that costs extra! We are excited to hit some markets that we have not yet performed in, so let’s have a great time together!”
Tickets are on sale now! See all confirmed dates below.
EXHORDER Unforeseen Circumstances Tour 2026 w/ Luicidal, Ringworm, Phobia, Slowhole:
1/29/2026 Freetown Boom Boom Room – Lafayette, LA *
1/30/2026 Cine El Rey – McAllen, TX **
1/31/2026 The Lost Well – Austin, TX **
2/01/2026 Trees – Dallas, TX **
2/02/2026 RockHouse – El Paso, TX **
2/03/2026 The Rock – Tucson, AZ
2/04/2026 The Observatory – Santa Ana, CA
2/05/2026 The Dive Bar – Las Vegas, NV
2/06/2026 VMH – Ventura, CA
2/07/2026 Soda Bar – San Diego, CA
2/09/2026 Whisky A Go Go – Hollywood, CA
2/10/2026 DNA Lounge – San Francisco, CA
2/11/2026 Dante’s – Portland, OR
2/12/2026 Tony V’s – Everett, WA
2/13/2026 Airport Tavern – Tacoma, WA
2/14/2026 The Shredder – Boise, ID
2/15/2026 Aces High – Salt Lake City, UT
2/16/2026 HQ – Denver, CO
2/18/2026 The Regency – Springfield, MO **
2/19/2026 WCSC – Lombard, IL ***
2/20/2026 Annex – Madison, WI ***
2/21/2026 Madison Live – Covington, KY ***
2/22/2026 Hobart Art Theater – Hobart, IN ***
*No Luicidal or Phobia
**No Luicidal
***Ringworm, Phobia, Slowhole
Watch the band’s fiery live performance of “The Tale Of Unsound Minds” from their Defectum Omnium full-length captured by Mike Holderbeast at the Fillmore in New Orleans, Louisiana last April at THIS LOCATION.
Preview/purchase EXHORDER’s Defectum Omnium HERE.
Forged in 1986, EXHORDER’s journey has proven exciting, yet tumultuous. After a twenty-seven-year absence following their final Roadrunner Records release in 1992, EXHORDER re-entered the game with an album considered by many to be a contender for the “Best Comeback Album” category. The band released Mourn The Southern Skies in October of 2019 through Nuclear Blast Records.
Fraught with euphoric peaks and crippling valleys throughout its existence, lineup changes, and the 2020-2021 pandemic, EXHORDER clawed back through the muck to release Defectum Omnium, the Latin phrase for “The Failure of All,” in 2024. “The world is a dumpster fire, and we are all complicit,” noted singer Kyle Thomas when elaborating on the title.
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https://www.instagram.com/exhorderofficial
https://www.youtube.com/@ExhorderOfficial
Source: EARSPLIT PR
NECRONOMICON EX MORTIS erupt with ferocious precision on their latest single, “Hungry For Brains,” taken from the forthcoming EP Zombie Blood Nightmare, arriving February 20, 2026.
A thrashy, smashy, in-your-face assault, “Hungry For Brains” showcases the band at their most unapologetically feral. Built entirely upon the half/whole diminished scale, the track spirals through symmetrical chaos and delivers a sound as unhinged and ravenous as its subject matter.
Watch “Hungry For Brains HERE: https://youtu.be/3VYo0dMheW0
Fans of technical metal will find plenty to chew on, especially when the track erupts into a blistering guitar solo performed by James Norton, former college roommate of guitarist Mike. His shredding adds an extra layer of necrotic flair.
Lyrically, the song dives headfirst into zombie carnage and grotesque undead imagery, continuing the band’s love for cinematic horror and high-energy gore. “Hungry For Brains” embraces the spirit of classic zombie mayhem and sets the tone for the terror-laced chaos awaiting listeners on Zombie Blood Nightmare.
Zombie Blood Nightmare – Track Listing:
Produced, recorded, and mixed by Charlie Waymire at Ultimate Studios and mastered by Ernesto Homeyer, Zombie Blood Nightmare features six tracks of shred-heavy, horror-drenched chaos. Zombie Blood Nightmare arrives February 20, 2026.
Source: C Squared Music
From MEGADETH Facebook:
Be the first to watch Megadeth’s upcoming final album on the big screen in Megadeth: Behind the Mask.
Exclusively in cinemas worldwide January 22nd for a limited time only.
Get tickets at http://www.megadethfilm.com
𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗦𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝗦𝗢𝗖𝗜𝗘𝗧𝗬
UK & EUROPE – be among the first to hear songs from our brand new album live in March 2026!
Tickets on sale now: https://lostsociety.fi/
07.03.26 DE Cologne – Gebäude 9
09.03.26 UK Bristol – Exchange
10.03.26 UK Manchester – The Star & Garter
11.03.26 UK London – Underworld
13.03.26 NL Hoofdoorp – Cpunt
15.03.26 CH Aarau – Kiff
16.03.26 DE Wiesbaden – Schlachthof
17.03.26 DE Munich – Backstage
18.03.26 DE Berlin – Cassiopeia
19.03.26 DE Hamburg – Betty
20.03.26 DK Copenhagen – Vega
21.03.26 NO Oslo – Sub Scene
22.03.26 SE Gothenburg – Monument
23.03.26 SE Stockholm – Debaser Nova
From Lost Society Facebook
Dresden-based black/thrash newcomers LEAD INJECTOR present their debut album Witching Attack – an uncompromising homage to classic extreme metal, recorded over seven intensive days in August 2025 at Stereoid Studios in Schönfels, Saxony. “It was a really awesome time, we experimented a lot, racked our brains and learned a great deal,” recalls vocalist/bassist Leo about the sessions.
Watch “Evil Executioner” (Lyric Video) HERE
Founded in 2022, the trio is the first serious band for all three members after experiences in solo projects and school ensembles, and they quickly found their place in the local scene with their 2024 demo From the Crypts… of Hell. Witching Attack now combines re-recorded demo tracks with fresh material written in the meantime.
The songwriting process usually follows a proven pattern: guitarist Jason develops riffs and collects lyrical ideas which Leo further elaborates, with all three arranging together.
From the beginning, Lead Injector have demonstrated a knack for catchy song structures that sets them apart from average acts in this style. “We make sure that each of our songs is individual and unique, no two sound alike,” Leo emphasizes. This approach creates variety and memorability, qualities not taken for granted in the genre. The striking album artwork comes from SepulchralOwl.
The artist, who has accompanied the band since its early days, creates everything by hand from merchandise to flyers to stage banners, giving Lead Injector an unmistakable visual identity.
The band is deeply rooted in Dresden’s metal scene and maintains close connections with fellow groups like Sintage, Acid Blade and Mortuary Nightmare. The continuous exchange and mutual inspiration shape not only the music but also the sense of community at concerts, where familiar faces are always encountered.
LINE-UP:
Justus – Drums
Leo – Bass / Vocals
Jason – Guitars
TRACK LISTING:
01 Siege Upon Heaven
02 Sacrifice This Bitch
03 Evil Executioner
04 Witching Attack
05 Chains
06 Angel Destructor
07 Pest Thrash
08 M.C.C.I.
09 Infinite Force
10 Nuclear Antichrist
ON-LINE:
https://www.instagram.com/lead_injector
https://leadinjector.bandcamp.com/album/witching-attack
https://www.hrrecords.de/LEAD-INJECTOR
Source: High Roller Records
From KREATOR Facebook:
KRUSHERS OF THE USA 🇺🇸
Hordes! Kreator RETURN to the US next year to celebrate our brand new record ‘Krushers Of The World’
We’ll be bringing the mighty Carcass and Cold Steel for a run of headline shows, as well as making a few festival appearances.
Tickets on sale now: https://www.kreator-terrorzone.de
KREATOR 2026 USA Tour Dates:
May 07 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – Revolution Live*
May 08 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome to Rockville
May 10 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade
May 11 – Knoxville, TN – The Mill & Mine
May 12 – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz
May 14 – Worcester, MA – Palladium
May 15 – McKees Rocks, PA – Roxian Theatre
May 16 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple*
May 18 – Davenport, IA – Capitol Theatre
May 19 – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue
May 20 – Chicago, IL – Romova Theatre
May 22 – Baltimore, MD – Maryland Deathfest*
May 23 – Huntington, NY – Paramount
From Testament Facebook:
THRASH OF THE TITANS returns across the USA this March 2026! Joining us will be our friends in Overkill & Destruction!
Exclusive Metal Injection Presale: Wednesday, December 17th @ 10:00 AM EST @ https://metalinjection.net/
Artist Presale: Thursday, December 18th @ 10:00 AM LOCAL (PW: TITANS)
Local/Promoter Presale: Thursday, December 18th @ 10:00 AM LOCAL
https://www.testamentlegions.com/site/
General On Sale: Friday, December 19th @ 10:00 AM LOCAL
Thrash of the Titans USA 2026:
Mar 14 – Portland, OR – Roseland theater
Mar 15 – Boise, ID – Treefort Music Hall
Mar 16 – Salt Lake City, UT – Rockwell at the Complex
Mar 18 – Denver, CO – Summit Music Hall
Mar 20 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave
Mar 21 – Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore
Mar 22 – Chicago, IL – Ramova Theatre
Mar 24 – Detroit, MI – St. Andrew’s Hall
Mar 25 – Cleveland, OH – Agora Ballroom
Mar 27 – Worcester, MA – The Palladium
Mar 28 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
Mar 29 – Reading, PA – Club Reverb
Mar 31 – Atlanta, GA – Buckhead Theater
Apr 01 – St. Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live
Apr 03 – Houston, TX – House of Blues
Apr 04 – Dallas, TX – The Bomb Factory
Apr 05 – San Antonio, TX – Aztec Theatre
Apr 08 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren
Apr 09 – Los Angeles, CA – The Belasco
Apr 10 – Berkeley, CA – The UC Theatre (No Overkill)
From Stillborn Records newsletter:
Milwaukee Metal Festival 2026 is pleased to now reveal the headliner day splits! ACID BATH will conquer Friday, followed by KILLSWITCH ENGAGE on Saturday with newly added headliner MINISTRY to close out the weekend! In addition, the festival has announced over 20 new additions, which can be found below!
All single day, 2-day and 3-day ticketing options can be found HERE.
The festival will now take place June 5 – 7, 2026, with the pre-party kicking off on June 4! The festival will take place once again at The Rave/Eagles Ballroom.
Co-organizer Jamey Jasta comments: “2026 is shaping up to be our best year yet and we’re just getting started! More bands, more stages, more vendors, more food, more signings, it’s gonna be the best weekend EVER! See you in the good the land!”
The current lineup is now as follows with more TBA:
ACID BATH
KILLSWITCH ENGAGE
MINISTRY
OBITUARY
POWERTRIP
AGALLOCH
AFTER THE BURIAL
ALL SHALL PERISH
NAILS
IRON REAGAN
HAVOK
NUNSLAUGHTER
HIRAX
INTEGRITY
PRONG
INTERNAL BLEEDING
UADA
DEADGUY
MASTER
WEEKEND NACHOS
MORTA SKULD
POLKADOT CADAVER
SWORN ENEMY
BELUSHI SPEEDBALL
INCITE
CASKET ROBBERY
DUSK
JEFFREY NOTHING
BRICK BY BRICK
DEAD BY WEDNESDAY
HUMAN ARTIFACTS
THANATOTIC DESIRE
EYES OF THE LIVING
MISERY
STRIKING 13
TRIP TO THE MORGUE
DARK HORSE PROPHET
& OVER 40 MORE ARTISTS / BANDS TO BE ANNOUNCED!
Follow Milwaukee Metal Fest:
Website: metalfest.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MilwaukeeMetalFest/
Massacre Records Classix Shape Edition is a series of 10 die-cut CD’s. This ANVIL five song compilation is #10 in the series, released back in 1999.
I bought this CD in used condition, about 10 years ago, at an independent record store that’s no longer in business. If I remember correctly, the price I paid for this ANVIL gem was below 10 dollars. You can find this CD online for 15 dollars or lower, right now. It doesn’t have a front cover in the jewel case, with liner notes only on the back cover. I’m unsure if a front cover existed and still researching if one did.
I never played this oddity either in my car CD player or my home stereo system; for fear of a mishap due to its unique die-cut shape. Written on the back cover, it states: “Not suitable for disc changers and car CD players.”
Its existence as a collectible is good enough for me!
The CD itself is in fabulous condition, with no scratches or signs of wear. Looks like any prior owner didn’t take a chance playing it either.
Letters of each volume (10 in all) of this series, on the CD spines, together in order spell: METAL&MORE. Thank you for checking out my ANVIL CD and visiting Metal Odyssey. I appreciate every visitor! Metal be thy name. – Stone
From Anthrax Facebook:
We’re heading back to Australia in March 2026 for four shows — Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney. we can’t wait to bring the noise down under 🇦🇺
The tour will commence on Monday March 23 at Brisbane’s at Fortitude Music Hall, followed by Wednesday March 25 at Hindley Street Music Hall, Adelaide, continuing on to Melbourne’s Festival Hall on Thursday 26 March, before concluding at Enmore Theatre, Sydney, on Saturday 28 March.
Tickets on sale now – https://www.anthrax.com/
Finnish thrashers Krushor are set to release their debut EP Taste of Hatred on January 9th 2026 via Inverse Records. The second single “Taste of Hatred” is unleashed now and it’s available here: https://push.fm/fl/krushor-taste
The band comments:
“Taste of hatred is about a situation where a person takes a stand for someone who’s pushed ’em down long enough to make that person retaliate. What happens, when beaten and oppressed person decides to stand their ground and says they’ve had enough and gives back all they had to endure. What kind is this persons actual hatred if just a taste of it can turn tables and make the one who made them suffer have taste of their own medicine.”
Composed by Joni Kärsämä, Juho Mattila
Saku Hirvimäki, Sami Keränen
Lyrics by Ville Lehtoranta
Arranged by Krushor
LISTEN to the first single “Shockwave”: https://push.fm/fl/krushor-shockwave
Line-up:
Ville Lehtoranta – Vocals
Joni Kärsämä – Guitar
Juho Mattila – Guitar
Sami Keränen – Bass
Saku Hirvimäki – Drums
Taste Of Hatred – Track list:
Composed by Joni Kärsämä, Juho Mattila
Saku Hirvimäki, Sami Keränen
Lyrics by Ville Lehtoranta
Arranged by Krushor
BIOGRAPHY:
The band found its current identity through shared musical tastes, playing together, and a shared hobby. We are a group of people who enjoy making and playing music that works for all of us. A big part of this is that composing, writing lyrics, and editing songs is open to everyone. All songs and compositions are created by the whole group, not based on one person’s vision or goal.
Our influences definitely come from older metal, but that doesn’t matter, because mixing genres actually adds a lot to our music, there’s no one right way to do things. Krushor’s goal is to make music that sounds good and at the same time talk about the difficult things that are part of life. For many people, music can be therapeutic, and if even one person feels that way about our music, we feel we have succeeded.
Links:
https://www.facebook.com/krushorofficial
https://www.instagram.com/krushor_official
https://krushor.bandcamp.com
King Records, in collaboration with Silver Lining Music, will release the Japanese edition of No Life ‘Til Leather – A Tribute To Metallica’s Kill ‘Em All on Wednesday, December 24th.
Included in this edition is a standout bonus track from British hard rock royalty GIRLSCHOOL: a defiant and electrifying take on Metallica’s “Hit The Lights,” featuring bona fide shred lord Joe Stump and Alcatrazz. The performance serves as one of the all-star compilation key highlights, offering Japanese fans a unique and essential addition to the CD release.
The digital single as well as an official video by Natalia Jonderko Śmiechowicz of N.Station Animation & Design Studio are out today.
Watch GIRLSCHOOL’s full-throttle assault on Metallica’s “Hit The Lights” HERE. Stream/purchase the track HERE.
No Life ‘Til Leather – A Tribute To Metallica’s Kill ‘Em All is a colossal celebration of the most propulsive debut album in heavy metal history, reimagined by the legends who inspired it and the generations that came in its wake!
Watch the official videos produced for the compilation and stream the album in full HERE.
The veteran likes of Saxon, Diamond Head, and Motörhead (three of Metallica’s favorite bands), are joined by rising stars such as Tailgunner and Swedish prog metallers Soen to create a who’s who of heavy music, with each performer lending their unique sound to one classic track. The Almighty deliver a particularly confrontational cover of “The Four Horsemen,” a release that saw the hard rockers return to the studio with their founding lineup for the first time since 1991.
Contributions from thrash giants Testament, ex-Megadeth bassist David Ellefson, and New Wave Of British Heavy Metal linchpins Tygers Of Pan Tang show the label looking beyond their own artists to amass the greatest lineup possible. Joining the super star lineup are the legendary Raven (closing with the thundering anthemic “Metal Militia”) who were part of Metallica’s first-ever tour, 1983’s famous Kill ‘Em All For One venture.
No Life ‘Til Leather – A Tribute To Metallica’s Kill ‘Em All Japanese edition is available to preorder on CD at THIS LOCATION.
No Life ‘Til Leather – A Tribute To Metallica’s Kill ‘Em All is an ambitious achievement worthy of Metallica’s game-changing legacy. By the fans and for the fans, it reaffirms the Four Horsemen’s ironclad influence and its stacked roster continues the band’s mission to shove metal up your ass!
No Life ‘Til Leather – A Tribute To Metallica’s Kill ‘Em All Japanese CD Edition Track Listing:
1. Hit The Lights (TAILGUNNER)
2. The Four Horsemen (THE ALMIGHTY)
3. Motorbreath (SOEN)
4. Jump In The Fire (TYGERS OF PAN TANG)
5. (Anesthesia) – Pulling Teeth (DAVID ELLEFSON)
6. Whiplash (MOTÖRHEAD)
7. Phantom Lord (SAXON)
8. No Remorse (DIAMOND HEAD)
9. Seek & Destroy (TESTAMENT)
10. Metal Militia (RAVEN)
11. Hit The Lights (GIRLSCHOOL feat. Alcatrazz, feat. Joe Stump) [Bonus Track]
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Source: EARSPLIT PR
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