Following the release of their highly praised seventh album, Sea Savage,GAMA BOMB have today announced a 17 day run of European tour dates supporting Exhorder alongside Evil Invaders and Chronosphere. The Storms Hide The Ground European Tour will kick off on September 17 and run until October 3, serving as the first set of live dates since Sea Savage‘s December 2020 release. Accompanying the tour announcement, the band have also today released a new music video for Lords Of The Hellfire Club.
Of the tour announcement, GAMA BOMB vocalist Philly Byrne comments: “The past year really made us miss the road, so it’s exciting to announce a proper European tour and get back into the trenches! This tour will be taking us to some new places and some familiar ones, with bands who we really respect. Our fans can expect a new, bigger GB stage show – and Snowy will be joining us, too!”
On Lords Of The Hellfire Club, Philly adds: “Lords of the Hellfire Club is one of our favourite songs from Sea Savage – it’s punky and to-the-point, and it’s about a real, historical group of alcoholic Irish satan-worshippers. They’re basically the original Gama Bomb, so we had to pay tribute.”
GAMA BOMB‘s new album, Sea Savage, presents itself as a 19th century play, with Act One and Act Two playing out on side A and side B of the record respectively, weaving together fantastical tales of maritime horror. Inspired by the attitude and speed of classic Judas Priest, Iron Maiden and Accept rather than simply worshipping at the altar of old-school thrash, Sea Savage sees the Irishmen set sail further into classic metal and hard rock’s waters.
GAMA BOMB tour dates: Friday September 17 – De Kreun, Kortrijk, Belgium* Saturday September 18 – Turock, Essen, Germany Sunday September 19 – 7er Club, Mannheim, Germany Monday September 20 – Le Petit Bain, Paris, France Tuesday September 21 – Colos-Saal, Aschaffenburg, Germany Wednesday September 22 – Aaraukiff, Switzerland Thursday September 23 – Im Wizemann Club, Stuttgart, Germany Friday September 24 – Music Hall, Geiselwind, Germany Saturday September 25 – Alte Spinnerei, Glauchau, Germany Sunday September 26 – Dynamo, Eindhoven, Netherlands Monday September 27 – Bahnhof Pauli, Hamburg, Germany Tuesday September 28 – Hole 44, Berlin, Germany Wednesday September 29 – Bazyla, Poznanu, Poland Thursday September 30 – Pralnia, Wroclaw, Poland Friday October 1 – Barba Negra, Budapest, Hungary Saturday October 2 – Backstage Halle, Munich, Germany Sunday October 3 – Club Vaudeville, Lindau, Germany
Just days away from kicking off their US tour with OVERKILL, thrash metal legends EXHORDER have debuted a brand-new single, “The Man That Never Was”. The groove-laden, face-melter was recorded during the sessions for their recently released record, “Mourn The Southern Skies,” their first in nearly 3 decades. Fans can stream the track now and pick up a limited edition 7” vinyl, featuring the b-side, live version of “Legions of Death” recorded live from Saint Vitus in New York, on the upcoming tour.
With a crushing, mid-tempo attack and a spitting vocal assault, “The Man That Never Was” gives a nod to EXHORDER’s punk and hardcore roots. Once again, the band carries forth their mission as more of an experience than just another metal band. Hoax, conspiracy, hypocrisy, and treason fuel the lyrics into the classic rage that EXHORDER set out with in the mid eighties. Even kings and queens have to live in fear…
EXHORDER’s new single follows the band’s long-awaited comeback and critically acclaimed 2019 album, “Mourn The Southern Skies,” which features standout tracks like “Hallowed Sound” and “My Time” landed the band on the Top 100 in the U.S.A., UK, Germany and Switzerland.
NOLA thrash metal legends EXHORDER will release their first album in 27 years, »Mourn The Southern Skies«, on September 20th from Nuclear Blast Records. Today, the band takes a deep dive into the meaning and topics on the upcoming record in a newly released album trailer.
Watch the new trailer for »Mourn The Southern Skies«:
01. My Time 02. Asunder 03. Hallowed Sound 04. Beware The Wolf 05. Yesterday’s Bones 06. All She Wrote 07. Rumination 08. The Arms Of Man 09. Ripping Flesh 10. Mourn The Southern Skies
The New Orleans natives made their long-awaited return last year with a string of reunion shows and festival appearances, and now are launching a full-on comeback with the impending release of »Mourn The Southern Skies.« Recorded by Duane Simoneaux at OCD Recording and working with producer Jens Bogren (AMON AMARTH, OPETH, SEPULTURA) at Fascination Street Studios in Sweden for mixing and mastering, EXHORDER is armed with more fury and vigor than bands half their age, concocting an intoxicating amalgam of old school thrashers and groovers blended with a modern, mature approach.
From the opening of the first track of ‘Mourn The Southern Skies,’ listeners are reminded immediately just what EXHORDER is exactly through the spitting rage ‘My Time‘ forces upon their ears. It is evident that the anger remains prevalent, with perhaps a different point of view that younger men could not possibly have understood on earlier albums. Sasha Horn‘s energy and punk influence fire the engines, with Jason VieBrooks locking down the foundation tightly. Vinnie La Bella once again has proven himself “The Godfather” of thrash riffs, which cut through like a high speed drill bit thanks to the stellar production. A lead guitar face-off in the solo not only exhibits Vinnie‘s sometimes under-appreciated skills as a shredder, but also showcases newcomer Marzi Montazeri (“The High Priest Of Distortion”). If anyone ever doubted EXHORDER‘s skill set regarding guitar soloing, those days are gone forever! And finally, as if riding a runaway garbage truck with fireworks exploding off of its roof top, Kyle Thomas invokes venom and energy with familiar passion. All in all, the truth is apparent – EXHORDER mean business once again!
EXHORDER‘s founding guitarist Vinnie La Bella says of their resurgence, “You can plot and scheme for years, even decades (as is in our case). You can work hard, keep grinding, bang the square peg in the round hole until it looks somewhat presentable. But sometimes you just need to let time tell you, it’s time. EXHORDER has its own soul. And it pokes me in the ribs ever so often as if to remind me, ‘Hey asshole, we ain’t done yet!’ Kyle and myself had a dream as teenagers. And as cliche as it may seem, we never woke up from it. EXHORDER has always crept in and out of our lives. So no magic bullet or formula here. It was only a simple matter of time before the right guys, the right songs, the right manager/label would finally come to the party. It’s been damn near 35 years since we first uttered the name, EXHORDER. 27 years since our last record, and a whole lot of breaking up and making up in between. So why is this time different? Why start again at 50 years of age instead of retiring? Simple… because it’s finally TIME!”
EXHORDER‘s enduring legacy began in the mid-80’s when they defined the sound of Louisiana thrash and groove metal. Their initial formation was short lived, lasting nearly a decade with two critically acclaimed, classic albums, but their impact on the metal genre can be felt through a generation of bands that followed. EXHORDER dissolved in the mid-90’s but briefling reunited in 2011. Now, the band has returned to reclaim their throne of NOLA metal with their awaited new album and an all-star line-up that includes Kyle Thomas(founding vocalist; TROUBLE, HEAVY AS TEXAS), Vinnie La Bella (founding guitarist), Marzi Montazeri(guitarist; ex-SUPERJOINT RITUAL, ex-PHIL ANSELMO & THE ILLEGALS, HEAVY AS TEXAS), Jason VieBrooks (bassist since 2011; HEATHEN, GRIP INC.) and Sasha Horn (drummer; FORBIDDEN).
EXHORDER will support the new record with a North American tour with KATAKLYSM in September (watch a trailer for the tour here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27xQVhNB6Rk) and a few EU/UK shows in October. Dates are below.
EXHORDER live:
»Meditations Over North America 2019« w/ KATAKLYSM, KRISIUN, HATCHET 11.09. USA Portland, OR – The Bossanova Ballroom 12.09. USA Oakland, CA – Metro Operahouse 13.09. USA Los Angeles, CA – Union 14.09. USA San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick 15.09. USA Mesa, AZ – Club Red 16.09. USA El Paso, TX – Rockhouse Bar & Grill 17.09. USA Austin, TX – Come and Take It Live 18.09. USA Dallas, TX – Gas Monkey Live! 20.09. USA Cincinnati, OH – Riverfront Live 21.09. USA Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade (Hell) 22.09. USA Baltimore, MD – Soundstage 23.09. USA Brooklyn, NY – Market Hotel 24.09. USA Poughkeepsie, NY – The Chance Theater 25.09. USA Reading, PA – Reverb 26.09. USA Worcester, MA – Palladium 27.09. CDN Québec City, QC – Le D’Auteuil 28.09. CDN Montréal, QC – Théâtre Corona
»Mourn The European Skies« – EU/UK Tour 2019 04.10. D Essen – Turock 05.10. D Lichtenfels – Way Of Darkness Festival 07.10. UK London – The Underworld Camden 08.10. UK Manchester – Rebellion 09.10. UK Glasgow – Slay 10.10. IRL Dublin – Voodoo Lounge
Record Release Show 19.10. USA New Orleans, LA – The Howlin’ Wolf (w/ ADAM PEARCE AND THE WARBIRDS, A HANGING, MORBID TORMENT)
NOLA thrash metal legends EXHORDER have released a neck-snapping new thrash anthem today, dubbed ‘Hallowed Sound.’ The song is featured on the band’s first new album in 27 years, »Mourn The Southern Skies,« that’s due out September 20th from Nuclear Blast Records. Watch the lyric video for ‘Hallowed Sound’:
Commenting on the new track, guitarist Vinnie LaBella says, “‘Hallowed Sound’ is one that keeps in the tradition of »The Law« era with some new twists and turns. Mid-tempo/slow, heavy grooves with a mean yet soulful Kyle Thomas singing about our beloved NOLA music history, and future!”
NOLA thrash metal legends EXHORDER will release their first new album, Mourn The Southern Skies, in 27 years on September 20th with Nuclear Blast Records. Today, the band has released a new album trailer in which they give fans an inside look into what’s behind their first single in nearly three decades, “My Time”.
The New Orleans natives made their long-awaited return last year with a string of reunion shows and festival appearances, and now are launching a full-on comeback with the impending release of »Mourn The Southern Skies.« Recorded by Duane Simoneaux at OCD Recording and working with producer Jens Bogren (AMON AMARTH, OPETH, SEPULTURA) at Fascination Street Studios in Sweden for mixing and mastering, EXHORDER is armed with more fury and vigor than bands half their age, concocting an intoxicating amalgam of old school thrashers and groovers blended with a modern, mature approach.
After 27 years of waiting, fans can rejoice as New Orleans’ face-melting thrash legends EXHORDER will be releasing their forever-awaited third studio album later this year. The band has officially wrapped recording of their first record since the long celebrated ’92 classic »The Law«. EXHORDER will celebrate their return with a festival date in Europe and a North American tour with KATAKLYSM in September. Dates are coming soon.
Commenting on the long journey to recording their third record, the band’s founding guitarist Vinnie La Bella says, “27 years? Man, that’s a big number! A lot has transpired over the course of such an extended amount of time, and this record touches on it all. There is material on this record that is literally 27 years old along with material that was written just 6 months ago, and everything in between. There are truly no words to express the emotions which are connected with this moment. And that’s pretty convenient because I prefer to do my talking in the ring/stage anyway. But the people who really made this what it is cannot go without mention: My incredible band mates; Simon and crew at AISA Management; all at Nuclear Blast Records; and Duane Simoneaux at OCD Recording, Jens Bogren was an unquestionable genius! So honored to have him on this. This is, without a doubt for the first time in our career, the album we intended to give you. Production, sound, art, it’s all there, with no compromise! I’m eternally grateful for all who helped make it happen. And to all that have waited for it, prayed for it, begged for it, or even dreaded this moment, much love and I’ll see you in the ‘Ring!'”
EXHORDER‘s enduring legacy began in the mid-80’s when they defined the sound of Louisiana thrash and groove metal. Their initial formation was short lived, lasting nearly a decade with two critically acclaimed, classic albums, but their impact on the metal genre can be felt through a generation of bands that followed. EXHORDER dissolved in the mid-90’s but briefling reunited in 2011. Now, the band has returned to reclaim their throne of NOLA metal with their awaited new album and an all-star line-up that includes Kyle Thomas (founding vocalist; TROUBLE, HEAVY AS TEXAS), Vinnie La Bella (founding guitarist), Marzi Montazeri (guitarist; ex-SUPERJOINT RITUAL, ex-PHIL ANSELMO & THE ILLEGALS, HEAVY AS TEXAS), Jason VieBrooks (bassist since 2011; HEATHEN, GRIP INC.) and Sasha Horn (drummer; FORBIDDEN).
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