– July 2nd, 2024 –
Eponymous Debut Nears Launch By way of Metallic Blade Information
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Watch / stream CATEGORY 7′s “Mousetrap ” HERE
“Mousetrap” is the newest single from CATEGORY 7, the heavy steel supergroup that includes the long-lasting lineup of John Bush (Armored Saint, Anthrax), Mike Orlando (Adrenaline Mob, Sonic Universe, Noturnall), Phil Demmel (Machine Head, Kerry King, Vio-Lence), Jack Gibson (Exodus), and Jason Bittner (Shadows Fall, Overkill). The monitor comes courtesy of the band’s self-titled debut full-length, set for launch on July twenty sixth by Metallic Blade Information.
Named after the numerical designation for probably the most highly effective windstorms, CATEGORY 7 got here collectively from a batch of musicians who strived to play music they liked and weren’t listening to elsewhere and wished to take action with bandmates they loved being with. The result’s sonically rewarding and lives as much as the storied histories of its members. Meticulously structured songs skillfully stability thrash beats, NWOBHM-inspired rhythms, a punk steel perspective, and ferocious twin guitar work in the end establishing an eclectic musical backdrop for vocalist John Bush’s immediately identifiable vocals.
The band has already earned maybe probably the most honorable of accolades from Metallica‘s James Hetfield who added the band’s final single, “Exhausted” to the the playlist of Metallica‘s official podcast, The Metallica Report.
“It’s all about huge verses and massive songs, and it has loads of the weather we’ve explored in our different bands,” notes guitarist and principal songwriter Mike Orlando.
“I believe the sound of this band actually comes all the way down to the odd connection that each one of us have,” provides Bittner. “We’ve recognized one another for years as associates and friends. And we’ve all regarded up to one another and know that in the future we’d should work collectively. It’s taken nearly twenty years for that to occur, however lo-and-behold, as soon as it did there was no stopping us.”
Prematurely of the file’s official unveiling, immediately the band presents a video for third single, “Mousetrap.”
Feedback Bush, “The music for this one felt like a mysterious caper to me. I drew inspiration from The Three Musketeers the place a police tactic was used to apprehend somebody who went to the residence of an individual who was beforehand arrested. The entire thing appears like a black and white film with scenes of entrapment, interrogation, and a corrupt warden. Though it appears like one thing outdated, it additionally feels prefer it might be utilized to what’s taking place in our trendy justice system. Spherical and spherical we go.”
Watch CATEGORY 7‘s video for “Mousetrap” at THIS LOCATION.
Watch CATEGORY 7‘s beforehand launched video for “In Stitches” HERE and “Exhausted” HERE.
Class 7 was produced, engineered, blended, and mastered by Orlando at Sonic Stomp Studios with artwork and format by Carlos Fides at Artside Studio (Angra, Evergrey, Kamelot). The file can be accessible on CD and digital codecs in addition to vinyl within the following coloration variants:
Storm Surge (US + EU)
Sable Smoke (EU – Ltd. 300)
Discover pre-orders at: metalblade.com/category7
CATEGORY 7:
John Bush – vocals
Phil Demmel – guitar
Mike Orlando – guitar
Jack Gibson – bass
Jason Bittner – drums
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