If you’ve ever been told to vanish, this song is your Psalm of reckoning. Sweden’s thrash metal titans Methane are back to share a powerful new lyric video for “Blood Red Sky,” from the savage album Kill It With Fire. This anthem roars with defiance, honoring the fierce resilience of Native Americans through unapologetic riffs and relentless energy.

With lyrics that echo war drums by Tim Scott, the video captures the raw spirit of strength and survival. Bobby Steele, a Native American actor and DJ, served as the cultural advisor for the song, emphasizing the band’s commitment to honoring Indigenous heritage. As Tim Scott, lyricist and songwriter, stated, “This song is our tribute to the unyielding spirit of those who have faced unimaginable challenges.”

Adding to the fire, guest guitarist CJ Scioscia from the legendary Blood Feast delivers a blistering solo that will leave fans thrashing. “Blood Red Sky” serves as a battle cry, reminding us of hope and resilience in the darkest of times, echoing the struggles of those who endured the Long Walk in 1864.

For fans of Slayer , Kreator , and Municipal Waste , Methane deliver thrash metal with meaning — a sound that’s both brutally fast and fiercely human.

The lyric video for “A Blood Red Sky” dropped November 7, 2025, and will be streaming across all major platforms.

About Methane
Born in a toxic haze of groove metal in 2012, Methane evolved into a relentless thrash machine, channeling the pure energy of classic metal aggression. Founders Tim Scott and Jimi Mästerbo have led the charge across Europe and the U.S., sharing stages with legends like Whiplash , Warbringer , Nervosa , and Massacre , and demolishing festival stages such as Sabaton Open Air , Speed Metal Party , and In Flammen Open Air .

Methane is:
Tim Scott – Bass & Vocals
Jimi Mästerbo – Guitar
Markus Grundström – Guitar
Richard Fredriksson – Drums

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BRACE YOURSELVES! METHANE is confirmed to invade Tampere, Finland this summer!

Methane will be bringing thier Swedish thrash attack to the legendary SPEED METAL PARTY on Saturday, August 16th. Prepare for a full-frontal assault of pure, neck-breaking metal! Sharing the stage with absolute legends like TANKARD, the mighty PRESTIGE, and the crushing force of DETHRONE and KOVAA RASVAA. This lineup is pure chaos!

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Speed Metal Party is a festival forged in the true fires of the underground. Respect to Aku Kytölä of Prestige for schooling us on the history:

The History of Speed Metal Party:

Forged in the late 80s, the Speed Metal Party was born from pure DIY attitude. When official venues shunned the new wave of angry, aggressive thrash ripping through Tampere, the scene took matters into its own hands. This fest is a monument to that raw, underground spirit—a legacy of kids from working-class families fighting back against the mainstream with buzzsaw guitars and throat-ripping screams. It’s the real deal.

“To play a fest with this much history and share a stage with bands like Tankard and Prestige is a fucking honor,” says Tim Scott, Methane’s frontman. “That DIY spirit, fighting for your scene… that’s what thrash is all about. Tampere, we’re coming to tear the roof off the place! See you in the pit!”

Methane Summer Festivals 2025
16/08 Speed Metal Party, Tampere (FIN)
23/08 Rockkwälln, Dala-Floda (SWE)

More information: https://www.facebook.com/methaneband/

Swedish thrash metal juggernaut METHANE has officially announced the addition of Richard “Owlheade” Fredriksson as their full-time drummer. Richard, who has been impressing audiences with his focused power on the skins since joining Methane on their European tour in 2023 alongside Massacre (US DM), is now the band’s eighth drummer, stepping into a role filled with high expectations and legacy.

Richard’s journey to Methane began at a gig where his former band, Flamedriven, opened for Methane. It was during this performance that he was introduced to band members Tim, Jimi, and Markus, leading to his eventual place in the lineup. With a background in Swedish thrash band Arsenite and groove metal group Flamedriven, Richard brings a wealth of experience and energy to the band.

Currently, Richard is in the studio recording the band’s highly anticipated third album, which promises to deliver a punishing, faster, and more brutal crossover version of Methane’s thrashing style, appealing to fans of the genre and beyond.

With its eigth drummer, in the spirit of legendary rock comedy Spinal Tap, Methane continues to defy convention and push the boundaries of thrash metal while maintaining a sense of humor and fun in their performances. With Richard “Owlheade” Fredriksson now officially part of the band, fans can expect nothing short of explosive energy and unforgettable shows.

Methane is set to demolish stages across Sweden this May, supporting legendary acts F.K.Ü. and Mezzrow. The upcoming tour dates include:

• May 10 – Örnsköldsvik, SE – Musikhuset
• May 16 – Jönköping, SE – Klubb Dissonans
• May 17 – Sandviken, SE – Kungen
• May 23 – Mora, SE – Lilla Helfvetet

In addition to these shows, Methane will perform at several summer metal festivals, including:

• May 24 – Mangelfest, Stockholm, SE
• July 4 – Metal Mayhem, Mariehamn, FI
• July 5 – Bomberfest, Motala, SE
• August 23 – Rockwälln, Dala Floda, SE

Stay tuned for more updates and prepare for a summer of thrash with Methane.

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This summer metal fans will get an extra piece of meat as Swedish thrashers Methane join up with Massacre on tour in Europe startingon on the 4th of July in the Netherlands. 

Methane’s new album “Kill It With Fire” has recieved high marks for its unrelenting no frills thrash stilings. The band has welded an old school thrash metal sound with mosh pit provoking groove riffs. The band is fronted by Tim Scott from cult underound New York death metal band Revenant which saw its glory days in the early 1990s with its debut album ‘Prophecies of a Dying World’ from Nuclear Blast Records. 

The 2 week tour kicks off in Geleen, NL on July 4 and spreads itself over Europe, through Austria, Italy, Poland and finally Germany. Joining Massacre and Methane is Italian DM band Necrosy. 

“This tour is going to be a meat grinder!” “Its got everything Thrash, OSDM and brutal DM. A killer mix with some metal nostalgia too, just epic.” Tim singer and bassist of Methane said about the tour.

Dates

04.07 Geleen (NLD) Cafe De Meister
06.07 Vienna (AUT) Viper Room
07.07 Krakow (POL) Zascianek
08.07 Budapest (HUN) S8 Underground Club*
10.07 Zagreb (HRK) Klub Mocvara
11.07 Milan (ITA) Slaughter
12.07 Graz (AUT)Explosiv
14.07 Aschaffenburg (GER)Colos-Saal
*Methane ONLY

Tickets at https://li.sten.to/methaneeurope2023