Since the early 1980’s, lead by vocalist Sammy DeJohn, RUTHLESS has stayed true to its style of metal, from the classic first EP “Metal Without Mercy” (1984) and the debut cult album “Discipline Of Steel” (1986), to the later albums “They Rise” (2015)” and “Evil Within” (2019). Their previous album “The Fallen” was released in January 2024 on their new label Fireflash Records (WOLF, HOLY MOSES, MEZZROW a.o.), followed by a European tour as support act for their fellow believers JAG PANZER, cementing their reputation as a magnificent live band.
RUTHLESS upcoming new album “Curse Of The Beast” will be released on July 17th.
Today, RUTHLESS are proud to release the second single, along with a lyric video for the track “Berserker“.
Sammy DeJohn adds: “A berserker was a Viking warrior who prepared for battle by putting himself into a trance-like state. Some say they took hallucinogenic substances such as mushrooms, then went into battle ready to tear their enemies to pieces without feeling any pain, ready to die and go to Valhalla.”
- Listen to the single: https://save-it.cc/fireflash/berserker
- Get the track on Bandcamp: https://ff-ruthless.bandcamp.com/track/berserker
The new album “Curse Of The Beast” is now ready for pre-order. It is released on a CD Jewelcase, as well as on bestial red colored Vinyl, which is limited to 500 copies. Also check out our bundles with a new shirt on Bandcamp.
- Pre-save/pre-order the album: https://save-it.cc/fireflash/curse-of-the-beast
- Get the album along with merch bundles on Bandcamp: https://ff-ruthless.bandcamp.com/album/curse-of-the-beast
The band has created an album full of power and passion, combined with the classic 80s metal sound, ready to become a future classic and a must-have for anyone who loves traditional heavy metal like METAL CHURCH, JUDAS PRIEST, ACCEPT, EXCITER, and others.
“Curse Of The Beast” was recorded along with producer Ron Sandoval (KERRY KING a.o.), who also did the final mix and mastering. “We can’t wait for you all to hear it. We have a couple of surprises on this one and it’s going to destroy,” reveals vocalist Sammy. Immediately afterwards, the band will play selected shows in Europe, along with MINDWARS as well as THE TROOPS OF DOOM, including the legendary “Headbangers Open Air.”
Also check their first single of the title-track “Curse Of The Beast”:
Listen to the single: https://save-it.cc/fireflash/curse
Watch the video: https://youtu.be/v36__TbJOMc
Get the track on Bandcamp: https://ff-ruthless.bandcamp.com/track/curse-of-the-beast
“Curse Of The Beast” tracklist:
- The Blood Moon
- Curse Of The Beast
- Raging Violence
- Berserker
- Suffocating Fear
- Blood Coalition
- Sign Of The Cross
- Prophecy Of Chaos
- Killed By Fate
- On Sands Of Hell
- Hallowed Ground
- Metal Gods
RUTHLESS Live
18.07.2026 BE – Diest, Club Hell (w/ Mindwars)
19.07.2026 NL – Breda, Sound Dog (w/ Mindwars)
22.07.2026 DE – H.O.A. (Warm-Up Show) Hamburg
23.07.2026 LU – Esch Belval, MK Bar
24.07.2026 DE – Dresden, Chemiefabrik (w/ The Troops Of Doom)
25.07.2026 DE – Burglengenfeld – VAZ (w/ The Troops Of Doom)
26.07.2026 DE – Oberhausen, Kulttempel (w/ The Troops Of Doom)
27.07.2026 BE – Deinze, Elpee (w/ The Troops Of Doom)
RUTHLESS is:
Sammy DeJohn – Vocals
Glen Paul – Guitar
David Servantez – Guitar
Sandy K. Vasquez – Bass
Joseph Aghassi – Drums
RUTHLESS online:
Homepage: https://ruthlessband.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ruthlessmetal/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthlessmetalband/
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