– July twenty sixth, 2024 –
“Apple Of Discord” Video Now Enjoying
Photograph by Rob Shotwell
Watch / stream CATEGORY 7′s “Apple Of Discord” HERE
At this time marks the official unveiling of CATEGORY 7‘s lengthy anticipated, self-titled debut full-length, out now on Steel Blade Data!
CATEGORY 7 is a heavy metallic 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). Named in honor of the numerical designation for essentially the most highly effective windstorms, the band was solid by a batch of musicians who strived to play music they cherished and 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 metallic perspective, and ferocious twin guitar work in the end establishing an eclectic musical backdrop for vocalist John Bush’s immediately identifiable vocals.
CATEGORY 7 has already earned appreciable reward from Metallica‘s James Hetfield who added the band’s “Exhausted” single to the playlist of Metallica‘s official podcast, The Metallica Report, Liquid Steel has given the band’s final three singles common airplay, Aardschok gave the file “Album Of The Month” accolades, whereas Decibel Journal raved, “Supergroups regularly really feel pressured and sterile whereas aspect initiatives generally lack seriousness or depth. CATEGORY 7, regardless of the deck being stacked in opposition to them, knocked out a barnstorming ten-song debut that wants no qualifiers. It’s a rattling good album regardless if it’s a one-off or no matter occurs down the highway…“
“It’s all about large verses and large songs, and it has numerous the weather we’ve explored in our different bands,” notes guitarist and essential songwriter Mike Orlando.
“The sound of this band actually comes right down to the odd connection that every one of us have,” provides drummer Jason Bittner. “We’ve recognized one another for years as mates and friends. And we’ve all seemed up to one another and know that someday we’d must work collectively. It’s taken nearly 20 years for that to occur, however lo-and-behold, as soon as it did there was no stopping us.”
In celebration of the file’s official launch, the band has dropped a video for “Apple Of Discord.”
Feedback Bush, “Extra social commentary. I marvel at how persons are prepared to make dumb choices based mostly on others. ‘Apple Of Discord’ questions these unusual solidarities. Are you actually prepared to go down with them? The second verse performs on the willingness to enter the Hoosegow because of these decisions. Hardheadedness and machismo rounds out the refrain lyrics. With in fact all the time a sarcastic wink and a smile.”
Watch CATEGORY 7‘s video for “Apple Of Discord” at THIS LOCATION.
Watch CATEGORY 7‘s beforehand launched movies for “In Stitches” HERE, “Exhausted” HERE, and “Mousetrap” HERE.
Class 7 was produced, engineered, blended, and mastered by Mike Orlando at Sonic Stomp Studios with artwork and structure by Carlos Fides at Artside Studio (Angra, Evergrey, Kamelot). The file is on the market on CD and digital codecs in addition to vinyl within the following colour variants:
Storm Surge (US + EU)
Sable Smoke (EU – Ltd. 300)
Discover orders at: metalblade.com/category7
CATEGORY 7 is within the planning levels of intensive worldwide touring in 2025. Keep alert.
“Album Of The Month.” — Aardschok
“Class 7 has some killer songs – type of a thrash/fashionable metallic hybrid – however the guitar work is off the charts…. Even when these dudes by no means file the rest collectively, with this debut they’ll have succeeded the place many different well-known musicians have failed by creating a casual album with a model new lineup that sounds prefer it was years within the making.” — Decibel Journal
“With the opener ‘In Stitches,’ CATEGORY 7 makes it clear that this isn’t simply any previous band challenge, however a wonderfully coordinated ensemble that has introduced all its expertise to songwriting…. That is, by and enormous, actually untouchable.” — Powermetal.de
“…listed below are 5 nice metallic musicians difficult themselves and one another to do one thing totally different to their standard. And each be aware on each track radiates that constructive vitality. It’s the metallic equal of going to do karate within the storage along with your brother. Little doubt they’ll be busy with their different bands however CATEGORY 7 have the tunes to match their supergroup standing.” — Wall Of Sound
“The songs are melodic, catchy, and constructed across the all the time great vocals of John Bush, (Armored Saint/ex-Anthrax). Round these are organized a group of compelling riffs, fiery guitar solos, and spectacular drumming… CATEGORY 7 is simple to love in case you’ve been raised on ’90s metallic with ’80s influences thrown in… an gratifying album that’s stuffed with strong songs.” — Wonderbox Steel
CATEGORY 7:
John Bush – vocals
Phil Demmel – guitar
Mike Orlando – guitar
Jack Gibson – bass
Jason Bittner – drums
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