bay-area thrash metal

Exodus to release new studio album “Persona Non Grata” on November 19th 2021

Submitted by newseditor on Fri, 08/20/2021 - 16:17

With a bond forged in youth and decades-old friendship, the undisputed masters of thrash metal, Exodus, return with their eleventh studio album, “Persona Non Grata”, due to be released on November 19th, 2021, via Nuclear Blast Records.

Today, the band releases a music video for the first single entitled “The Beatings Will Continue (Until Morale Improves)”. Watch the video written and directed by BJ McDonnell and produced by James A Rota, below.

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Vio-Lence announces new EP “Let the World Burn” - due out in early 2022

Submitted by newseditor on Thu, 06/17/2021 - 12:30

Last year, Vio-Lence released a digital single - “California Uber Alles” (a cover version of the Dead Kennedys classic!) - via Metal Blade Records. After giving fans a taste of what’s to come, the band is now ready to announce their upcoming EP: “Let the World Burn” - their first original release since 1993’s ”Nothing to Gain”!

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Exodus drummer Tom Hunting discloses squamous cell carcinoma diagnosis

Submitted by newseditor on Tue, 04/13/2021 - 14:25

Exodus’ drummer Tom Hunting has revealed that he has been diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma. Today Tom begins his treatment and hopes his story helps to raise awareness.

Important statement from our man Tom Hunting:

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Almost Dead to release new studio album “Brutal Onslaught” on May 28th 2021

Submitted by newseditor on Wed, 03/17/2021 - 15:24

North American Groove/Thrash Metal Beasts Almost Dead are ready to set the world on fire with the release of their brand new album “Brutal Onslaught”, coming out on May 28th, 2021, via Art Gates Records worldwide.

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Mordred signs with M-Theory Audio and announces new album “The Dark Parade”

Submitted by newseditor on Fri, 10/30/2020 - 16:12

The acclaimed and influential crossover thrash band Mordred has signed with M-Theory Audio. The group will release “The Dark Parade” - their first full-length record in over 25 years – in Spring 2021.

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Heathen to release new studio album “Empire of the Blind” on September 18th 2020

Submitted by newseditor on Fri, 06/26/2020 - 17:11

Bay Area thrash legends Heathen are back! Today, the band reveal the details of their fourth studio album entitled, “Empire of the Blind”, which will be released on September 18th, 2020, via Nuclear Blast Records.

Check out the lyric video for the first single, “The Blight”, below.

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Testament - Titans of Creation

Submitted by rockavlon on Fri, 04/03/2020 - 02:00

Well, for all intends and purposes some thrash bands like Testament and Overkill, probably by chance, got into a creative streak once they signed with Nuclear Blast (well and them being on a roll and coming up with the goods must have been the reason why they got picked in the first place)… while the Jersey fruitcakes seem to be going down the green gutter of their own greed and slipping into infamy on a musical level, the Cali-thrash titans, who’ve been a little less forthcoming with albums taking four years on average, seem able to keep inspiration

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Vio-Lence signs worldwide deal with Metal Blade Records

Submitted by thanos on Wed, 03/11/2020 - 17:11

Metal Blade Records is proud to welcome Vio-Lence to its worldwide roster!

Vio-Lence was born in 1985 in the womb of thrash metal’s inception: San Francisco’s East Bay Area. With a ferocious blend of blazing guitar riffs, relentless rhythm, and an ultra-aggressive vocal style, they have an intensity unmatched in metal.

After disbanding in late 1993, their music and legacy still drew metal-heads from around the world. Their return to live performances began in mid-April 2019 and they haven’t looked back.

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Dust Bolt release the new version of “Chaos Possession”

Submitted by newseditor on Thu, 02/20/2020 - 13:38

After re-defining themselves together with the approach of a new decade, German band Dust Bolt continues their persistent experimental march through new musical territories.

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Testament announces Spring 2020 North American Headlining Tour

Submitted by newseditor on Mon, 02/03/2020 - 19:08

North America, get ready to Thrash! Testament is coming to a city near you on the “Titans of Creation Tour” along with The Black Dahlia Murder, Municipal Waste, and Meshiaak! The 30-date trek will kick-off in Phoenix on April 20 and will make stops in Austin, Mexico and Toronto before concluding in Anaheim on May 28.