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0 Out Now! Norway’s TONIC BREED Unleashes 10th Anniversary Release of Album “Outsold”

September 12, 2024
by Asher
· Tonic Breed

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Montreal, QC – September 12, 2024

Norway’s TONIC BREED Unleashes 10th Anniversary Release of Album “Outsold”

Set to unleash the 10th-anniversary re-release of their highly praised 2014 thrash album “Outsold” on September 13th, Norway’s Tonic Breed is sharing the last revamped song and the title track for new and old fans alike. One of their more proggier songs on the album, the title track will transport listeners through a journey, of both headbanging thrash and melody.

Listen to the title track “Outsold” at https://youtu.be/7pcr0cDLgf0

“Outsold” was a significant achievement for Tonic Breed, earning the title of “Album of the Year” by The Metal Reviews in 2014. The album’s unique blend of Old Bay era thrash, groove, melodic, and heavy elements captivated metal enthusiasts worldwide. Dark and energic, with surprising turns, but at the same time sticking to good old thrash recipe, the themes on “Outsold” touch the political spectrum and some of the darkest thoughts humans can have. Recommended for fans of Slayer, Pantera, and Metallica, the album “Outsold” will be available on all digital platforms on September 13th, 2024.

Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3XoeaNY

Apple Music – https://apple.co/3z1FCt6

While Tonic Breed‘s original lineup is no more, sole remaining member Patrik Svendsen has poured his passion into this remixed and remastered anniversary re-release. The band is not reuniting, but Svendsen, the composer of all songs, expresses his love for the album and over this year he’s been introducing it to a new audience, one single at a time.

Track Listing
1. Strife (4:17)
2. Fifth Estate (6:25)
3. Bad Company (6:41)
4. Blackened Mind (7:38)
5. Outsold (7:09)
6. Rebellious Tendencies (6:41)
7. Borregaard (8:11)
8. There’s Just One Escape (5:54)

2024 – 10th Anniversary Album Recording Credits:
• All songs performed by: Tonic Breed
• All songs written by: Patrik K. Svendsen, Mats Johansen
• Produced by: Patrik K. Svendsen
• Mixed by: Patrik K. Svendsen and Toproom Studio
• Mastered by: Toproom Studio

Album Band Line Up:
Patrik K. Svendsen: Vocals, Guitar
Rudi Golimo: Bass
Thomas Koksvik: Lead guitar
Mats Johansen: Drums

For more info:
https://tonicbreed.com
https://facebook.com/tonicbreed
https://instagram.com/tonicbreed

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“Tonic Breed reinforces my growing belief that music, and particularly metal, can one day survive and even thrive without need of the corporate machine.” – Metal Disciple (Outsold – LP)

“For an unsigned act Outsold has one of the best productions I have heard in a long time. Simply put it’s a fantastic album.” – Teeth of the Divine (Outsold – LP)

“TONIC BREED could easily advance up the ranks thanks to this impressive release.” – Metal Temple (Outsold – LP)

“10/10. Album of the year 2014.” – The Metal Review (Outsold – LP)

“For an unsigned act Outsold has one of the best productions I have heard in a long time. Simply put it’s a fantastic album.” – Teeth of the Divine (Outsold – LP)

“TONIC BREED could easily advance up the ranks thanks to this impressive release.” – Metal Temple (Outsold – LP)

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0 Norway’s TONIC BREED Unleash Redone “Fifth Estate” For 10th Anniversary Release of Album “Outsold” Out Sept 2024

August 9, 2024
by Asher
· Music News · Tonic Breed

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Montreal, QC – August 9, 2024

Norway’s TONIC BREED Unleash Redone “Fifth Estate” For 10th Anniversary Release of Album “Outsold” Out Sept 2024

Sarpsborg, Norway’s Tonic Breed will be unleashing the 10th-anniversary re-release of their 2014 thrash album “Outsold” this coming September 13th. While Tonic Breed‘s original lineup is no more, sole remaining member Patrik Svendsen has poured his passion into this anniversary re-release. The band is not reuniting, but Svendsen, the composer of all songs, expresses his love for the album and the desire to introduce it to a new audience, one single at a time.

Today, the redone single “Fifth Estate” is being shared with fans. It’s a real banger, angry and fierce with an old-school fast pace that sticks to your head.

Digital – https://tonicbreed.fanlink.tv/estate

Youtube – https://youtu.be/JuCEfRZM8Js

Album Band Line Up:
Patrik K. Svendsen: Vocals, Guitar
Rudi Golimo: Bass
Thomas Koksvik: Lead guitar
Mats Johansen: Drums

For more info:
https://tonicbreed.com
https://facebook.com/tonicbreed
https://instagram.com/tonicbreed

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0 EPK – Tonic Breed – Outsold (2024) -10th Anniversary Edition

July 21, 2024
by Asher
· EPKs · Tonic Breed

EPK – Tonic Breed – Outsold (2024) -10th Anniversary Edition

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Band: Tonic Breed
Album Title: Outsold
Release Date: September 13, 2024
Label: Self-Release

“Outsold is a ten-year-old album that will be revisited and remastered in 2024. This edit elevates all the songs and gives the album the release it deserves. Outsold is the Tonic Breed album that has been played the most live, combining all the songs on the release. The lyrics express the darker themes of life, politics, and our inner demons. So does the music itself, which is more progressive in complexity and length compared to the releases before and after it.” – Patrik K. Svendsen – Tonic Breed

For fans of Slayer, Pantera, Metallica, Testament, Megadeth

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“Tonic Breed reinforces my growing belief that music, and particularly metal, can one day survive and even thrive without need of the corporate machine.” – Metal Disciple (Outsold – LP)

“For an unsigned act Outsold has one of the best productions I have heard in a long time. Simply put it’s a fantastic album.” – Teeth of the Divine (Outsold – LP)

“TONIC BREED could easily advance up the ranks thanks to this impressive release.” – Metal Temple (Outsold – LP)

“10/10. Album of the year 2014.” – The Metal Review (Outsold – LP)

“For an unsigned act Outsold has one of the best productions I have heard in a long time. Simply put it’s a fantastic album.” – Teeth of the Divine (Outsold – LP)

“TONIC BREED could easily advance up the ranks thanks to this impressive release.” – Metal Temple (Outsold – LP)

Band: Tonic Breed
Album Title: Outsold
Release Date: September 13, 2024
Label: Self-Release

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Track Listing
1. Strife (4:17)
2. Fifth Estate (6:25)
3. Bad Company (6:41)
4. Blackened Mind (7:38)
5. Outsold (7:09)
6. Rebellious Tendencies (6:41)
7. Borregaard (8:11)
8. There’s Just One Escape (5:54)

2024 – 10th Anniversary Album Recording Credits:
• All songs performed by: Tonic Breed
• All songs written by: Patrik K. Svendsen, Mats Johansen
• Produced by: Patrik K. Svendsen
• Mixed by: Patrik K. Svendsen and Toproom Studio
• Mastered by: Toproom Studio

Album Band Line Up:
Patrik K. Svendsen: Vocals, Guitar
Rudi Golimo: Bass
Thomas Koksvik: Lead guitar
Mats Johansen: Drums

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The album as a whole.

Dark and energic, with surprising turns, but at the same time sticking to good old thrash recipe. Lyrical themes that touch the political specter, but also some the darkest thoughts humans can have. Every song is different and easy to tell apart from each other.

Track by track (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY).

Strife – The shortest song on the album. Plenty of catchy riffs and a melodic chorus. Dark-themed lyrics.

Fifth Estate – The banger on the album. Old school riffing, angry and fierce. A fast paced song that sticks to your head.

Bad Company – Heavy song, downtempo. Your only friend is bad company, the loneliness.

Blackened Mind – A semi-ballad. Gets heavier and heavier, before the sweetest solo at the end.

Outsold – The title track. One of the more prog songs on the album. Takes the listener through a journey, with a clean part in the middle of the song.

Rebellious Tendencies – The surprising one. How can this song be placed as number six on the album? Thrash recipe.

Borregaard – The instrumental into oblivion, inspired by the heavy industrial town of Sarpsborg.

There’s Just One Escape – The end shall not be quiet. A fast-paced song, that starts off with a guitar solo.

This release is a revisited version of Tonic Breed’s 2014 album, Outsold. The genre has similarities to the old Bay-era thrash style, integrated with groove, melodic, and heavy elements. This marks the album’s 10th anniversary.

Until 2019, Tonic Breed was a full-pieced metal band, but Patrik K. Svendsen re-branded Tonic Breed to become a one-piece metal project with its first release in early 2021. After collaborating with artists such as Dirk Verbeuren (Megadeth), Björn Strid (Soilwork), and Oliver Palotai (Kamelot), a new, but old album, is now on the horizon. Outsold is not re-recorded, and the album is still credited with the same lineup the band had in 2014.

Discography:
2024 – Outsold – LP – 10th Anniversary Edition
2022 – Fuel the Fire – EP
2018 – Install Memory – LP
2014 – Outsold – LP

0 Norway’s TONIC BREED Celebrates the 10 Year Anniversary Of “Outsold” With The Re-Imagined Cut Of “Strife”

February 23, 2024
by Asher
· Music News · Tonic Breed

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Montreal, QC – February 23, 2024

Norway’s TONIC BREED Celebrates the 10 Year Anniversary Of “Outsold” With The Re-Imagined Cut Of “Strife”

Sarpsborg, Norway’s Tonic Breed announces the 10th-anniversary re-release of their 2014 thrash album “Outsold”. The first revisited single from this milestone release is titled “Strife” providing fans with a fresh perspective on the album that left a lasting impact on the metal scene. While some of the tracks have subtle changes and remixing, “Strife” has been changed the most, including a nearly two-minute intro cut, as Patrik K. Svendsen explains:

“Strife is the shortest track on the album. Originally, with a more extended synth intro, this song is now shortened to a more effective and explosive song. It’s one of the songs on the album with some kind of an actual hook chorus. This song could easily have been made with a traditional song structure, but I chose to spice it up a little with a couple of twists in the songwriting process.”

While Tonic Breed‘s original line-up is no more, sole remaining member Svendsen has poured his passion into this anniversary re-release. The band is not reuniting, but Svendsen, the composer of all songs, expresses his love for the album and the desire to introduce it to a new audience, one single at a time.

Listen to the revisited version of “Strife” at the following links:

YouTube – https://youtu.be/TOkSfvN1P7A

Spotify – https://sptfy.com/Q4jH

For more info:
https://tonicbreed.com
https://facebook.com/tonicbreed
https://instagram.com/tonicbreed

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“Tonic Breed reinforces my growing belief that music, and particularly metal, can one day survive and even thrive without need of the corporate machine.” – Metal Disciple (Outsold – LP)

“For an unsigned act Outsold has one of the best productions I have heard in a long time. Simply put it’s a fantastic album.” – Teeth of the Divine (Outsold – LP)

“TONIC BREED could easily advance up the ranks thanks to this impressive release.” – Metal Temple (Outsold – LP)

“10/10. Album of the year 2014.” – The Metal Review (Outsold – LP)

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0 TONIC BREED “Fuel The Fire” w/ New Music Video ft. Dirk Verbeuren (Megadeth), Bernt Jansen (Artch/Wig Wam)

January 20, 2023
by Asher
· Music News · Tonic Breed

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Montreal, QC – January 20, 2023

TONIC BREED “Fuel The Fire” w/ New Music Video ft. Dirk Verbeuren (Megadeth), Bernt Jansen (Artch/Wig Wam)

EP “Fuel The Fire” Out Now! ft. guests from Megadeth, Soilwork, Kamelot and more!

Norwegian one-man thrash Tonic Breed‘s is unleashing the latest music video for the opening title track off the latest EP “Fuel The Fire”. The video features guests Dirk Verbeuren (Megadeth) and Bernt Jansen (Artch/Wig Wam).

“Fuel the Fire: A song that repeats itself twice with two different endings, which correlates with the lyrics. A new start, let us say it like that. Fast, energic, and groovy. You get it all in this song with tons of riffs. The only Tonic Breed to include blast beats – Dirk Verbeuren is a beast on the drums!”

Watch and listen to “Fuel the Fire” at https://youtu.be/zRlfo3g4bEE

Tonic Breed was established in 2006 as a full-on thrash quartet that abruptly disbanded in 2019. With much thought by founding member Patrik K. Svendsen, he decided to take the reins to reinvent the band and keep its candle burning for its next release as part of its new chapter. The outcome is now a one-man thrash army led by Svendsen with support from metal friends to give metalheads raw, energetic hard-hitting thrash, with melodic and groovy elements.

Entitled “Fuel The Fire”, the four-track EP was recorded over 18 months with multiple sound engineers from different countries, along with guest musicians Dirk Verbeuren (Megadeth), Bernt Jansen (Artch/Wig Wam), Björn Strid (Soilwork), Martin Skriubakken (Endezzma), and Oliver Palotai (Kamelot).

“Being a full-pieced band for 13 years, Tonic Breed gained tons of experience in the music scene. After the third and last split up in 2019, I decided to reinvent the band. I now operate alone as a songwriter, but with great company in my songs. I believe the EP will not disappoint the Tonic Breed fanbase. The starter songs are right up there in the alley they would expect.” adds Patrik K. Svendsen.

Tonic Breed‘s EP “Fuel the Fire” was released on July 22, 2022, and is available on all digital platforms including Spotify and Apple Music.

Previous music videos:

Track Listing:
1. Fuel the Fire (4:56) ft. Dirk Verbeuren (Megadeth), Bernt Jansen (Artch/Wig Wam)
2. No Rocks on the Scotch (4:11) ft. Björn Strid (Soilwork), Martin Skriubakken (Endezzma)
3. H.E. Antagonist (3:43) ft. Oliver Palotai (Kamelot) (guitar solo)
4. Blood Moon (4:07)
EP Length: 16:57

EP Band Line Up:
Patrik K. Svendsen
EP Guests: Dirk Verbeuren (Megadeth), Bernt Jansen (Artch/Wig Wam), Björn Strid (Soilwork), Martin Skriubakken (Endezzma), Oliver Palotai (Kamelot)

For more info:
https://tonicbreed.com
https://facebook.com/tonicbreed
https://instagram.com/tonicbreed

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“LISTENING TO “FUEL THE FIRE” IS ESSENTIAL THIS YEAR.” – Broken Tomb

“ALONG WITH FUEL THE FIRE TONIC BREED GIVES US A GREAT LOOK AT WHAT A MUST-HAVE LP TO COME COULD BE. IT LOOPS ON MY TURNTABLE. CHEERS!” – Among The Living

“THIS EP IS A PIECE OF FEROCIOUSLY. HEADBANGING THRASH METAL WITH BRAINS AND IF YOU LOVE THRASH AND HEAVY METAL IN GENERAL. THEN THIS IS WORTH. CHECKING OUT!” – Melodic.net

“FUEL THE FIRE IS AN EP THAT WILL EASILY DELIGHT ALL FANS OF THRASH METAL” – Odymetal

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0 Look To The Sky And See TONIC BREED’s “Blood Moon” Off New EP “Fuel The Fire” ft. guests from Megadeth, Soilwork, Kamelot and more!

September 2, 2022
by Asher
· Music News · Tonic Breed

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Montreal, QC – September 2, 2022

Look To The Sky And See TONIC BREED’s “Blood Moon” Off New EP “Fuel The Fire”

New EP “Fuel The Fire” Out Now! ft. guests from Megadeth, Soilwork, Kamelot and more!

Norwegian one-man thrash Tonic Breed‘s latest music video is setting a “Blood Moon” in support of their latest EP “Fuel The Fire” unleashed this past July. The EP includes guest appearances from Dirk Verbeuren (Megadeth), Bernt Jansen (Artch/Wig Wam), Björn Strid (Soilwork), Martin Skriubakken (Endezzma), and Oliver Palotai (Kamelot).

“Paradoxically the most played Tonic Breed song to date, despite the musical contrast from earlier releases. This song is a more layback melodic piece that takes the listener for a little fairy tale,” adds Tonic Breed‘s Patrik K. Svendsen.

The video for “Blood Moon” can be seen at the following link: https://youtu.be/rCNcpRAMOrM

Along with previous music videos:
“No Rocks on the Scotch” ft. Björn Strid (Soilwork), Martin Skriubakken (Endezzma) – https://youtu.be/ear1S6o318E
“H.E. Antagonist” ft.s Oliver Palotai of Kamelot – https://youtu.be/fe-iiWh5VUs
“Fuel the Fire” ft. Dirk Verbeuren (Megadeth), Bernt Jansen (Artch/Wig Wam) – https://youtu.be/bykVlu1mLpo

The four-track EP was recorded over 18 months with multiple sound engineers from different countries, along with various guest musicians. When asked what fans can expect from this next evolution of Tonic Breed, Patrik K. Svendsen answered:

“I believe the EP will not disappoint the Tonic Breed fanbase. The starter songs are right up there in the alley they would expect. However, some new elements here and there might cause disagreements. Blood Moon would be one of those. This melodic piece was a result of my experimental phase. One of four songs I recorded from that time, and Blood Moon was the only one making the cut. After listening to the release, I believe one impression the listeners will have is that there is a significant difference between the songs. For some, maybe too much. Personally, I like that kind of dynamics.”

Tonic Breed‘s new EP “Fuel the Fire” is available on all digital platforms including Spotify and Apple Music.

EP Band Line Up:
Patrik K. Svendsen
EP Guests: Dirk Verbeuren (Megadeth), Bernt Jansen (Artch/Wig Wam), Björn Strid (Soilwork), Martin Skriubakken (Endezzma), Oliver Palotai (Kamelot)

For more info:
https://tonicbreed.com
https://facebook.com/tonicbreed
https://instagram.com/tonicbreed

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“Tonic Breed reinforces my growing belief that music, and particularly metal, can one day survive and even thrive without need of the corporate machine.” – Metal Disciple (Outsold – LP)

“For an unsigned act Outsold has one of the best productions I have heard in a long time. Simply put it’s a fantastic album.” – Teeth of the Divine (Outsold – LP)

“TONIC BREED could easily advance up the ranks thanks to this impressive release.” – Metal Temple (Outsold – LP)

“10/10. Album of the year 2014.” – The Metal Review (Outsold – LP)

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0 TONIC BREED Pour Music Video “No Rocks on the Scotch” ft. Björn Strid (Soilwork) & Martin Skriubakken (Endezzma) Off New EP “Fuel The Fire” ft. guests from Megadeth, Soilwork, Kamelot and more!

August 17, 2022
by Asher
· Music News · Tonic Breed

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Montreal, QC – August 17, 2022

TONIC BREED Pour Music Video “No Rocks on the Scotch” ft. Björn Strid (Soilwork) & Martin Skriubakken (Endezzma) Off New EP “Fuel The Fire”

New EP “Fuel The Fire” Out Now! ft. guests from Megadeth, Soilwork, Kamelot and more!

Norway’s Tonic Breed having burning up mosh pits this summer since unleashing their latest EP “Fuel The Fire” this past July. The EP includes guest appearances from Dirk Verbeuren (Megadeth), Bernt Jansen (Artch/Wig Wam), Björn Strid (Soilwork), Martin Skriubakken (Endezzma) and Oliver Palotai (Kamelot).

Today, in support of the EP, Tonic Breed is pouring one for the fans to drink up with the partially animated music video for “No Rocks on the Scotch” featuring guest vocals by Björn Strid (Soilwork) and drums by Martin Skriubakken (Endezzma).

“Björn Strid pushes the limits on the chorus to places I never will be able to vocally. This song has some serious groove elements. This song has the sound I always wanted and is the reason why I chose Viktor Gullichsen to do the mix and engineering on Fuel the Fire as well.” adds Tonic Breed‘s Patrik K. Svendsen.

“No Rocks on the Scotch” can be viewed and heard at https://youtu.be/ear1S6o318E

Tonic Breed was established in 2006 as a full on thrash quartet that abruptly disbanded in 2019. With much thought by founding member Patrik K. Svendsen, he decided to take the reins to reinvent the band and keep its candle burning for its next release as part of its new chapter. The outcome is now a one thrash army led by Svendsen with support from metal friends to give metalheads raw, energetic hard-hitting thrash, with melodic and groovy elements.

The four-track EP was recorded over 18 months with multiple sound engineers from different countries, along with various guest musicians.

“I believe the EP will not disappoint the Tonic Breed fanbase. The starter songs are right up there in the alley they would expect. However, some new elements here and there might cause disagreements. But, after listening to the release, I believe one impression that fans will have is that there is a significant difference between the songs. For some, maybe too much. Personally, I like those kind of dynamics.” says Svendsen.

Tonic Breed‘s new EP “Fuel the Fire” is available on all digital platforms including Spotify and Apple Music.

EP Recording Credits:
All songs performed by: Patrik K. Svendsen
All songs written by: Patrik K. Svendsen
All songs produced by: Patrik K. Svendsen
Track 1 and 2 Mixed by Patrik Svendsen and Viktor Gullichsen
Track 1 and 2 Engineered and mastered by Viktor Gullichsen
Track 3 Mixed by Patrik Svendsen and Oliver Palotai
Track 3 Engineered and mastered by Oliver Palotai
Track 4 Mixed by Patrik Svendsen and Juhis Kauppinen
Track 4 Engineered and mastered by Juhis Kauppinen

EP Band Line Up:
Patrik K. Svendsen
EP Guests: Dirk Verbeuren (Megadeth), Bernt Jansen (Artch/Wig Wam), Björn Strid (Soilwork), Martin Skriubakken (Endezzma), Oliver Palotai (Kamelot)

For more info:
https://tonicbreed.com
https://facebook.com/tonicbreed
https://instagram.com/tonicbreed

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“Tonic Breed reinforces my growing belief that music, and particularly metal, can one day survive and even thrive without need of the corporate machine.” – Metal Disciple (Outsold – LP)

“For an unsigned act Outsold has one of the best productions I have heard in a long time. Simply put it’s a fantastic album.” – Teeth of the Divine (Outsold – LP)

“TONIC BREED could easily advance up the ranks thanks to this impressive release.” – Metal Temple (Outsold – LP)

“10/10. Album of the year 2014.” – The Metal Review (Outsold – LP)

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0 TONIC BREED’s New Era Begins w/ H.E. Antagonist ft. Oliver Palotai (Kamelot) Off New EP “Fuel The Fire”

August 4, 2022
by Asher
· Music News · Tonic Breed

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Montreal, QC – August 4, 2022

TONIC BREED’s New Era Begins w/ H.E. Antagonist ft. Oliver Palotai (Kamelot) Off New EP “Fuel The Fire”

New EP “Fuel The Fire” Out Now! ft. guests from Megadeth, Soilwork, Kamelot and more!

Norway’s Tonic Breed has started a new journey from a full-on band to now a one-man thrash army led by founding member Patrik K. Svendsen. The first song that was written for its new era and on its recently released EP “Fuel The Fire” is entitled “H.E. Antagonist”, which features Oliver Palotai of Kamelot not only performing a guest guitar solo on the track, but also sees him behind the soundboard taking care of mixing and mastering duties for the song.

Today, Tonic Breed shares their music video for the song, which can be heard and seen at https://youtu.be/fe-iiWh5VUs

“A little more melodic from other recordings on the EP, but still a heavy song, I recommend giving this a listen!” adds Svendsen.

Since first forming in 2006, Tonic Breed operated as a full contingent with tons of experience in the European metal community. Following the release of their 2018 album “Install Memory” and after 13 years of moshing, the band members decided to part ways in 2019 with Patrik K. Svendsen taking the reins to reinvent the band for its next release, the EP entitled “Fuel The Fire” that includes guest appearances from Dirk Verbeuren (Megadeth), Bernt Jansen (Artch/Wig Wam), Björn Strid (Soilwork), Martin Skriubakken (Endezzma) and Oliver Palotai (Kamelot).

Tonic Breed‘s latest EP “Fuel the Fire” is raw, energetic hard-hitting thrash, with melodic and groovy elements. The record is four songs all composed by Svendsen, each with their unique touch and sound. The EP will not disappoint the Tonic Breed fanbase, the songs are similar to the styling of past TB recordings, but with new enlightening elements such as EP closing track “Blood Moon”, a melodic piece demonstrating some experimental songwriting from Svendsen.

The songs were recorded over 18 months with multiple sound engineers from different countries, along with various guest musicians. Svendsen explains in further detail the decision on continuing as a one-man band and putting out the EP:

Tonic Breed‘s new EP “Fuel the Fire” is available on all digital platforms including Spotify and Apple Music.

EP Band Line Up:
Patrik K. Svendsen
EP Guests: Dirk Verbeuren (Megadeth), Bernt Jansen (Artch/Wig Wam), Björn Strid (Soilwork), Martin Skriubakken (Endezzma), Oliver Palotai (Kamelot)

For more info:
https://tonicbreed.com
https://facebook.com/tonicbreed
https://instagram.com/tonicbreed

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“Tonic Breed reinforces my growing belief that music, and particularly metal, can one day survive and even thrive without need of the corporate machine.” – Metal Disciple (Outsold – LP)

“For an unsigned act Outsold has one of the best productions I have heard in a long time. Simply put it’s a fantastic album.” – Teeth of the Divine (Outsold – LP)

“TONIC BREED could easily advance up the ranks thanks to this impressive release.” – Metal Temple (Outsold – LP)

“10/10. Album of the year 2014.” – The Metal Review (Outsold – LP)

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0 Out Now! Ft. Guests From Megadeth, Soilwork, Kamelot and more! Norway’s TONIC BREED “Fuel The Fire” of Their Thrash Evolution w/ New EP

July 22, 2022
by Asher
· Music News · Tonic Breed

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Montreal, QC – July 22, 2022

Out Now! Norway’s TONIC BREED “Fuel The Fire” of Their Thrash Evolution w/ New EP ft. Guests From Megadeth, Soilwork, Kamelot and more!

“Fuel The Fire” Out July 22nd

Norway’s Tonic Breed has been reborn to evolve into a one-man thrash tank led by founding member Patrik K. Svendsen. Since first forming in 2006, Tonic Breed operated as a full contingent with tons of experience in the European metal community. Following the release of their 2018 album “Install Memory” and after 13 years of moshing, the band members decided to part ways in 2019 with Patrik K. Svendsen taking the reins to reinvent the band for its next release, the EP entitled “Fuel The Fire” that includes guest appearances from Dirk Verbeuren (Megadeth), Bernt Jansen (Artch/Wig Wam), Björn Strid (Soilwork), Martin Skriubakken (Endezzma) and Oliver Palotai (Kamelot).

Set to be unleashed on July 22nd, “Fuel the Fire” is raw, energetic hard-hitting thrash, with melodic and groovy elements. The record is four songs all composed by Svendsen, each with their unique touch and sound. The EP will not disappoint the Tonic Breed fanbase, the songs are similar to the styling of past TB recordings, but with new enlightening elements such as EP closing track “Blood Moon”, a melodic piece demonstrating some experimental songwriting from Svendsen.

“The re-branding of Tonic Breed came to life after the lineup was divided. All the other previous band members started their new band projects, but I had not that same momentum going on at the time. I did not then, or have never since, considered making this a full band again to play live shows with Tonic Breed. At the same time, I had a couple of unfinished songs I wanted to finish. So after a little while, I started to take action and continue my musical path as well. The songs I worked with then were meant for a new project. Every now and then on this journey, I did consider officially ending Tonic Breed with a statement to our fans from time to time. You know, instead of just silently fading away. So while this was happening in one part of my brain, I thrived forward with my songs in another. I experimented with different images and styles of music (within the metal genre). Eventually, I also came up with the idea of having guests onboard. But instead of creating something new, I restarted something old. Small details made me choose this path. Not to forget, it was very spontaneous. My logic at the time was that by releasing the singles within the old name, the fanbase was already there. The music was not too different after all. Also, it gave me reasons to talk about the previous albums and continue to boost life in those. There are many reasons I think back on this choice. If we’re going to look at the practical ones, I have learned that to re-brand a band must be more difficult than starting up something new. But hey, the choice is made, and it is too late to turn around now.”

“Fuel the Fire” is available on all digital platforms Spotify, Apple Music.

Music Video – Fuel the Fire (4:56) ft. Dirk Verbeuren (Megadeth), Bernt Jansen (Artch/Wig Wam) – https://youtu.be/bykVlu1mLpo

EP Band Line Up:
Patrik K. Svendsen
EP Guests: Dirk Verbeuren (Megadeth), Bernt Jansen (Artch/Wig Wam), Björn Strid (Soilwork), Martin Skriubakken (Endezzma), Oliver Palotai (Kamelot)

For more info:
https://tonicbreed.com
https://facebook.com/tonicbreed
https://instagram.com/tonicbreed

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“Tonic Breed reinforces my growing belief that music, and particularly metal, can one day survive and even thrive without need of the corporate machine.” – Metal Disciple (Outsold – LP)

“For an unsigned act Outsold has one of the best productions I have heard in a long time. Simply put it’s a fantastic album.” – Teeth of the Divine (Outsold – LP)

“TONIC BREED could easily advance up the ranks thanks to this impressive release.” – Metal Temple (Outsold – LP)

“10/10. Album of the year 2014.” – The Metal Review (Outsold – LP)

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0 EPK – Tonic Breed – Fuel The Fire (2022)

July 19, 2022
by Asher
· EPKs · Tonic Breed

EPK – Tonic Breed – Fuel The Fire (2022)

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“Being a full-pieced band for 13 years, Tonic Breed has gained tons of experience in the music scene. After the third and last split up in 2019, Patrik K. Svendsen decided to reinvent the band. He now operates alone as a songwriter but with great company on his songs. With guest appearances from bands such as Megadeth, Soilwork, and Kamelot, Tonic Breed is now awaiting its first release in this new format. Expect hard-hitting thrash, with melodic and groovy elements, in this new EP from the Norwegian metal act.” – Patrik K. Svendsen

For fans of Pantera, Slayer, Metallica, Testament

EP Title: Fuel the Fire
Release Date: July 22, 2022
Label: Self-Release

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“Tonic Breed reinforces my growing belief that music, and particularly metal, can one day survive and even thrive without need of the corporate machine.” – Metal Disciple (Outsold – LP)

“For an unsigned act Outsold has one of the best productions I have heard in a long time. Simply put it’s a fantastic album.” – Teeth of the Divine (Outsold – LP)

“TONIC BREED could easily advance up the ranks thanks to this impressive release.” – Metal Temple (Outsold – LP)

“10/10. Album of the year 2014.” – The Metal Review (Outsold – LP)

[Download EP Cover | Download EP Lyrics]

EP Title: Fuel the Fire
Release Date: July 22, 2022
Label: Self-Release

Track Listing:
1. Fuel the Fire (4:56) ft. Dirk Verbeuren (Megadeth), Bernt Jansen (Artch/Wig Wam)
2. No Rocks on the Scotch (4:11) ft. Björn Strid (Soilwork), Martin Skriubakken (Endezzma)
3. H.E. Antagonist (3:43) ft. Oliver Palotai (Kamelot) (guitar solo)
4. Blood Moon (4:07)
EP Length: 16:57

EP Recording Credits:
All songs performed by: Patrik K. Svendsen
All songs written by: Patrik K. Svendsen
All songs produced by: Patrik K. Svendsen
Track 1 and 2 Mixed by Patrik Svendsen and Viktor Gullichsen
Track 1 and 2 Engineered and mastered by Viktor Gullichsen
Track 3 Mixed by Patrik Svendsen and Oliver Palotai
Track 3 Engineered and mastered by Oliver Palotai
Track 4 Mixed by Patrik Svendsen and Juhis Kauppinen
Track 4 Engineered and mastered by Juhis Kauppinen

EP Band Line Up:
Patrik K. Svendsen
Also guests:
Dirk Verbeuren (Megadeth)
Bernt Jansen (Artch/Wig Wam)
Björn Strid (Soilwork)
Martin Skriubakken (Endezzma)
Oliver Palotai (Kamelot)

Fuel the Fire is the latest release by Tonic Breed. The EP includes four songs, each with its unique touch and sound. The songs are recorded over a more extended period with multiple sound engineers from different countries, with various musicians as guest appearances. The genre has similarities to the old bay era thrash style, integrated with groove, melodic and heavy elements.

Until 2019, Tonic Breed was a full-pieced metal band, but Patrik K. Svendsen re-branded Tonic Breed to become a one-piece metal project with its first release in early 2021. Patrik is the composer of all songs, but he is not alone. Great company in the form of guest appearances is featured on the EP. Dirk Verbeuren (Megadeth), Björn Strid (Soilwork), and Oliver Palotai (Kamelot) are some of the names that can be heard across the EP.

Discography:
2022 – Fuel the Fire – EP
2018 – Install Memory – LP
2014 – Outsold – LP

BAND STORY ANGLES / FUN FACTS:

1. The music video for Blood Moon was recorded a year before it was publically released.

2. When Patrik first contacted Dirk Verbeuren, he had problems with his recording equipment. Instead of sending a proper demo recording, he sent a MIDI file that was programmed on a computer. The song reminded Dirk of old-school retro gaming music, which he actually liked very much. At least he heard the potential.

3. Bernt Jansen and Patrik know eachother from way back. Being from the same city, Sarpsborg in Norway, Bernt was a music teacher in one of Patrik’s classes. This year marks exactly 20 years since then.

4. Just days after Patrik and Bernt agreed on cooperating on Fuel the Fire, Wig Wam (where Bernt plays bass) reached a worldwide hit song with “Do ya wanna taste it” after it was featured on the Netflix show Peacemaker.

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