American Power Metal band TRAUMA should be known to quite a few Heavy Metal enthusiasts out there through their contribution to the “Metal Massacre” sampler and the release of their 1984 debut album “Scratch And Scream”. By the way, the late, great Cliff Burton played bass on their first demo recording… Now, after three decades, the band from California have decided to give it another go! TRAUMA has returned to deliver more face melting Heavy Metal unto the hungry masses! “Ladies and gentlemen, we from Pure Steel are proud to present you “Rapture And Wrath”, their first album in thirty years!”

It’s all there: The powerful and charismatic high pitched vocals of Donny Hillier, which can be described as a cross between Geoff Tate and Bruce Dickinson, the hard rockin’ guitars and many exciting melodic passages. This album has everything you need, satisfaction guaranteed! On “Rapture And Wrath“, groove, anthemic melodies and catchy hooklines go hand in hand. Combine that with a clean, crisp production and you got yourself a hell of a good time.

Facts of Trauma’s career:

–  Trauma is recognized by many progressive metal fans as one of the underground classics to come out of the 80’s guitar driven metal scene.
–  The Scratch and Scream album, unavailable before on a legitimate CD issue, has long been considered a hard to obtain, classic Heavy Metal record.

TRAUMA – “When I Die” – Music Video

In the Vault with Shanda Golden-TRAUMA

TRACK LISTING:
1. Heart Of Stone
2. When I Die
3. The Long Way Home
4. Pain
5. The Walking Dead
6. Kingdome Come
7. Egypt
8. Under The Lights
9. Don’t Tread On Me
10. Too Late

Total Playing Time:
52:24 min

LINE UP

Donny Hillier – vocals
Kurt Fry – guitars
Steve Robello – bass
Kris Gustofson – drums

More information at:
http://www.traumametal.com/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Trauma-USA/492674517461929