Infrared – Back To The Warehouse (EP) (2019)
For fans of a mix of the Big 4, Testament, Exodus, Metal Church, SOD
Release Date: June 14, 2019
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: CD Baby
EP Title: Back To The Warehouse
Publicist – Jon Asher – asher(@)ashermediarelations.com
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“These Canadian thrashers have stayed true to the sounds they knew when they were in their earlier years and have bought that sound back to the modern era.” – Overdrive Music Magazine (Review ‘Saviours’ 2018)
“killer thrash with NWOBHM melodic sensibilities, proper singing, hooks, the full nine yards!” – Hellbound (Review ‘Saviours’ 2018)
“a savage and brutal journey of eighties inspired thrash metal, laden with heaviness and menace, heads will be banging hard from start to finish.” – Metal Gods TV (Review ‘Saviours’ 2018)
“a thrash party from beginning to end.” – Rock Portaal (Review ‘Saviours’ 2018)
“These guys play a heavy/thrash hybrid that’s highly melodic and at times is so damn catchy, some of the songs just stick in your head after the first listen. ” – The Metal Crypt
“If you have dreamed of a cross between Annihilator and Vio-Lence then this might very well be the album for you. It is both melodic as well as aggressive with a just enough dose of technical tomfoolery.” – Battlehelm (Review ‘Saviours’ 2018)
“Straight up thrash metal with the heavy and fast riffs, pounding drums, and the thumping of the bass.” – Sleaze Roxx
“This band is extremely talented” – Metal At The Gates
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Release Date: June 14, 2019
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: CD Baby
Album Title: Back To The Warehouse
Track Listing:
1. Meet My Standards (4:58)
2. One Mouth Faces (5:03)
3. Hate Today, Despise Tomorrow (5:18)
4. Animated Realities (6:09)
5. Wrathchild (3:51)
EP Length: 25:21
EP Credits:
• All songs performed by: Infrared
• All songs written by: Infrared
• Produced by: Armin Karmal at Inframental Studios
• Mixed by: Armin Karmal at Inframental Studios
• Mastered by: Jason Jaknunas at Metropolitan Studios
• Album Artwork by: Armin Karmal
• Member of SOCAN
• Canadian Content (MAPL)
• Album Band Line Up:
– Armin Kamal (Vocals and Guitars)
– Kirk Gidley (Guitars, Backing Vocals)
– Alain Groulx (Drums, Backing Vocals)
– Mike Forbes (Bass, Backing Vocals)
Discography:
2016 – No Peace LP
2018 – Saviours LP
2019 – Back To The Warehouse (EP)
Shared Stage With:
Anvil, Flotsam and Jetsam, Udo Dirkshneider, Sacrifice, Varathron, DBC, E-Force, Vortex, Atrophy, Venom Inc.
Tours and Fests:
2017 – Mountain Man Music Festival – Calabogie
L-R = Alain Groulx (Drums, Backing Vocals) | Mike Forbes (Bass, Backing Vocals) | Armin Kamal (Vocal, Guitar) | Kirk Gidley (Guitar, Backing Vocals) – Photo Credit: Gord Weber
Thrash metal never dies! Like some mutated metal monster, a Thrashzilla if you will, it sees off all trends; and comes back stronger than ever fueled by love from fans and musicians alike. One such band are Ottawa’s ’80s legends INFRARED. A band who made a big impact with Canadian fans in the ’80s and in recent years returned to cement and carry on their own legacy.
Originally, Infrared was a high school band formed in the ’80s by friends who wanted to revel in the classic thrash sound that was quickly gaining traction. Collaborating on their sound since 1985 they have produced an EP (1988’s R.I.P.) and after rising from a 27-year hiatus, 2 albums “No Peace” in 2016 and “Saviours” in 2018.
Moving forward to make up for lost time, they bring a familiar aggressive and melodic classic thrash sound that is full of nostalgia, but also music that is still relevant and valid today. They explore topics that are basic human truths that don’t change over time and they consider themselves reporters through sound. Solidly rooted in classic thrash, Infrared pays homage to the Big Four and is dropping their new EP “Back To The Warehouse” in 2019 on June 14th to finally release the last of their classic material before the newest full-length studio album.
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