Here’s a black/thrash metal band that’s doing something out of the ordinary. Legendary guitarist Toby Knapp has used his experience of neoclassical metal music and applied it to AFFLIKTOR whilst retaining the underground aesthetics. For argument’s sake, AFFLIKTOR would somewhat resemble YNGWIE MALMSTEEN covering INQUISITION. Listen to their first track on Bandcamp AT THIS LINK.

Guitar legend Toby Knapp who has been involved in the creation of extreme metal music since the early 90s is here with his new band AFFLIKTOR. Playing scintillating black/thrash metal with wicked licks and seamless solos, Toby explores the genre and revitalizes it with his fresh outlook. It’s uncommon to see mind-bending guitar playing while staying true to the raw and underground aesthetic of the style. The majestic artworks made by Mark Riddick only portray the dark and ambitious nature of AFFLIKTOR. The vision behind the band is unheralded in all its experimental, convoluted glory. Black/thrash metal never sounded this exciting.

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Line up:
Toby Knapp (ex-GODLESS RISING, WAXEN, WHERE EVIL FOLLOWS) – Everything

All artwork – Mark Riddick (US)

Genre – Black/Thrash Metal
Release Date – October 20th, 2017
Record Label – Transcending Obscurity Records (India)
For fans of – SLAYER, TESTAMENT, INQUISITION, DESASTER, ARALLU, WAXEN, KREATOR, SODOM

Track list:
1. Storms of Demogorgon
2. Born To The Breeder
3. Backwards Into Hell
4. Chaos Magick Totality
5. Burn The Earth
6. The Singularity
7. Planet Rogue
8. Nothing Shall Arise
9. Pazuzu Invoked

Official AFFLIKTOR Bandcamp
Official AFFLIKTOR Facebook
Transcending Obscurity Official Site