– June 4th, 2024 –
Photograph by Rob Shotwell
Watch/stream CATEGORY 7′s “Exhausted” HERE
CATEGORY 7, the brand new heavy steel collective that includes the all-star 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), at the moment unleashes their newest single, “Exhausted.” The observe comes by the use of the band’s self-titled debut full-length, set for launch on July twenty sixth by means of Steel Blade Information.
Named after the numerical designation for essentially 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 needed to take action with bandmates they loved being with. Collectively, the band has created an album that’s contemporary and acquainted; a brand new breed of steel that lives as much as the storied histories of its members. The combination of NWOBHM, thrash, punk-metal, and conventional steel is cohesive and sonically rewarding, establishing an eclectic musical backdrop for vocalist John Bush’s immediately identifiable vocals. On the similar time, the variety of types creates its personal template that’s preferrred for headbanging, moshing, and voluble sing-alongs.
“It’s all about huge verses and large songs, and it has loads of the weather we’ve explored in our different bands,” notes guitarist and fundamental songwriter Mike Orlando.
Prematurely of the file’s launch, the band delivers their second single, the propulsive, piledriver “Exhausted,” which options the blazing twin lead guitar assault of Demmel and Orlando, a punchy riff, and hammering thrash beats that climax with one other unforgettable refrain.
Feedback Bush, “Insomnia occurs extra continuously as I’ve aged. Normally in reference to nightly visits to the toilet. The frustration to only slumber and dream solely makes issues worse. That is all slightly exaggerated for me ’trigger folks actually wrestle with this, utilizing treatment or no matter treatment will hopefully remedy the issue. Reality be informed, my main aim is to keep away from all these deep darkish ideas in the midst of the evening that appear to develop as a result of I simply can’t sleep. Zillion? Mr. Cooper.”
Watch CATEGORY 7‘s video for “Exhausted” at THIS LOCATION.
Watch CATEGORY 7‘s beforehand launched video for “In Stitches” at THIS LOCATION.
Class 7 was produced, engineered, combined, and mastered by Orlando at Sonic Stomp Studios with artwork and structure by Carlos Fides at Artside Studio (Angra, Evergrey, Kamelot). The file can be obtainable on CD and digital codecs in addition to vinyl within the following colour variants:
Storm Surge (US + EU)
Sable Smoke (EU – Ltd. 300)
Discover pre-orders at: metalblade.com/category7
Class 7 Observe Itemizing:
01. In Stitches
02. Land I Used to Love
03. Apple of Discord
04. Exhausted
05. Runaway Truck
06. White Flags and Bayonets
07. Mousetrap
08. Waver on the Breaking Level
09. By Pink Eyes
10. Etter Stormen
CATEGORY 7:
John Bush – vocals
Phil Demmel – guitar
Mike Orlando – guitar
Jack Gibson – bass
Jason Bittner – drums
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