NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – June 20, 2025
Prepare For A Cosmic Thrash Alien Invasion w/ Canada’s Crüzer’s New Lyric Video “Look to the Skies”
+ Show Dates + CD Pre-Order
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L-R: Nico Miraftab (guitar), Eric Willmott (lead vocals), Alex Gain (drums), Ben Higgins (guitar, bass), New member: Esteban Lleuful (bass; not pictured)
Photos: Caitlin R.D.
Unleashing their debut EP “Look to the Skies” this past April, Crüzer is not just a band—they are a cosmic metal assault from the Great White North. Hailing from Vancouver, BC, Canada, their sound is as unstoppable as an alien invasion force, tearing through the atmosphere with electrifying solos and unforgettable hooks.
In the lead up to their upcoming local show dates on June 27th at The Astoria and July 26th at The Kingsway (details below), Crüzer is unveiling the lyric video for their EP’s title track.
“The title track, Look to the Skies, deals with the threat of an extraterrestrial invasion force, and the attempts of the world powers to stop it (or maybe they know more than they’re letting on…). The chorus hook on this song might be my favourite of the whole album, love how it just comes in out of nowhere after a whole verse and pre-chorus of harsh blackened thrash vocals,” adds vocalist Eric Wilmott.
Watch and listen to the lyric video for “Look to the Skies” at https://youtu.be/bvTh1eWEJZ0
Featuring five tracks of raging, rip-roaring, intergalactic speed metal, with a multitude of different flavours catered to the tastes of every thrasher, but with a melodic and humorous twist. Crüzer‘s latest EP, “Look to the Skies”, will have metalheads headbanging to the power of the riff and celebrating the bizarre and otherworldly wonders of the universe.
“I believe this EP will be well received by any thrasher who enjoys a touch of melody with their mosh fodder. While in the studio, we ensured that these songs were polished and perfected, with a good dose of melody and catchiness infused into the madness. We aim to provide a thrash buffet of sorts, a smorgasbord filled with various flavours of speed, melody, and attitude. Tracks like ‘Pit Vyper’ have some serious hair metal vibes, and it is preceded on the record by ‘(I Need) Thrash’, a Slayer-esque song! EARTHLINGS!!! Crank it to 11, and prepare for an out-of-this-world heavy metal experience. Your alien overlords are excited to unveil our latest slice of interplanetary propaganda, LOOK TO THE SKIES!” says Willmott.
“Look to the Skies” is recommended for fans of all things thrash, such as Havok, Exodus (Zetro era), Destruction, Metallica (Ride the Lightning era), Exciter, and 80s Judas Priest.
The EP is streaming on all digital platforms as of April 4, 2025. Crüzer plans to unleash the 5-track record on CD, with the release date to be determined. CD pre-order will be available from the band via their Bandcamp at https://cruzermuzik.bandcamp.com.
EP Stream Links:
YouTube – https://youtu.be/8aW_6SHC9lY
Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3GKuG6C
Live Video – Hyperspace Metal Festival – Raging Fire – https://youtu.be/rJ6MGl09H6k
Show Dates:
June 27 – Vancouver, BC – The Astoria w/ Gorgonum Chaos, The Bifurcated, Nobody, DJ HAMMER – info
July 26 – Vancouver, BC – The Kingsway w/ Terrifier, W.M.D., and The Unending – info
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Track Listing:
1. Look to the Skies (4:18)
2. Born to Rise (4:06)
3. Raging Fire (3:51)
4. (I Need) Thrash (2:14)
5. Pit Vyper (4:44)
Length: 19:13
More info: Cruzermuzik.carrd.co | Facebook.com/cruzermuzik | Instagram.com/cruzermuzik
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“Look to the Skies is the debut EP from Crüzer, a recently formed (2023) thrash band from Canada. It is an old-school affair with plenty of speed, a mix of harsh and clean singing and razor-sharp riffs. They aren’t afraid to poke a little fun at the genre on “(I Need) Thrash” and have a knack for hooky guitar work and choruses (“Pit Vyper”). Crüzer aren’t breaking the mold but clearly have an ear for the sound of ’80s thrash, making Look to the Skies an excellent first effort.” – The Metal Crypt
“This Vancouver band call their music “cosmic thrash”, and this is their debut EP, where we get 5 tracks mainly in the old tradition of thrash, but with a melodic and humorous twist. So this is in other words really good stuff. And with a song like “(I Need) Thrash” they have the perfect thrash anthem for every mosh pit (or circle pit). If that song doesn’t make you want to shake loose and bang your head like a maniac, then there must be something wrong with you (if you’re handicaped you’re excused of course). Fact is that any of these 5 songs should make you want to bang your head, so what are you waiting for?” – HardRock.info
“Canadian band Crüzer are out with the EP “Look to the Skies”, and metal is the style explored on this production. This is a good, old fashioned take on the thrash metal tradition, and one which the band explore in a few different manners. We have blazing fast and firm affairs, revolving around quick and numerous tempo changes and a high degree of momentum for starters. We also get a case of the classic chugging guitar riff variety of thrash metal tossed into the mix, and at the end of the EP the band switch over to a style and orientation a bit closer aligned with the good, old NWoBHM expression. Besides exploring the style in a few different manners, a striking feature of the songs here are the ebb and flow between raspy, slightly distorted lead vocals and clean, controlled and melodic lead vocals. A feature that gives this EP a rather striking identity in itself. An production to seek out by those who enjoy thrash metal explored in a bit of an old school manner and with a fair degree of variation inside of that context.” – the Viking in the Wilderness
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