BATTLECROSS incorporates many elements of thrash, death, and tech metal, creating a precise blend of fist pumping brutality, intensity, and drive that satisfies both the tech-metal guru and the old-school die hard alike.
This culmination of innovation, persistence, power, and aggression, has earned BATTLECROSS what some say its own genre: 'Blue Collar Thrash Metal', proudly referencing the hard working, 'never give up' attitude displayed by those hailing from the Motor City.
Debut full-length set for release this summer!
Agoura Hills, CA – April 25th, 2011 – Metal Blade Records is pleased to announce the latest addition to its roster; Detroit Michigan's very own BATTLECROSS. Incorporating many elements of extreme thrash, death and tech metal, creating a precise blend of fist pumping brutality, intensity, and drive, BATTLECROSS satisfies both the technical metal snob and the knuckle-dragging metal jock alike.
"We are extremely honored to join such a respected label and humbled by their belief in our music. We're stoked to be part of a label that has a great roster of bands we all admire and respect!" says guitarist Tony Asta. Hiran Deraniyagala (guitarist) adds, "We understand the hard work and pavement pounding that is required of a Metal Blade band and we are going to work our asses' off to show the world what we're about."
"We have been keeping our eyes on BATTLECROSS for some time now and watching the band grow into quite a beast. We feel confident that metalheads across the world will enjoy the ferocity and dedication that BATTLECROSS will be bringing forth on their debut album as well as the stage," comments Kelli Malella of Metal Blade Records.
The band's Metal Blade debut is expected this summer followed by a grueling tour schedule that will bring a face melting thrash metal assault. Hide your pizza - hide your beer, because BATTLECROSS wants it all!
Check out the following video of BATTLECROSS to get a taste of what's to come.
More information on album title, release date, and shows will be coming soon.
BATTLECROSS is:
Kyle 'Gumby' Gunther-Vocals
Tony Asta-Guitar
Hiran Deraniyagala-Guitar
Mike Kreger-Drums
Don Slater-Bassist
Keep up-to-date with BATTLECROSS at the following locations:
www.battlecrossmetal.com
www.reverbnation.com/battlecross
www.facebook.com/battlecrossmetal
www.twitter.com/battlecross
www.youtube.com/battlecrossmi
www.myspace.com/battlecross
About the band:
While a suffering economy was beating down the spirits and hearts of the people of Detroit and the current music scene was oversaturated with commercialized, trend following, nonsense. Five metal heads turned their backs to the crumbling world with an agenda to play metal the way they wanted and revive the 'good ole' days of old school thrash metal with a new level of brutality.
With the mindset to create a sonic metal assault unlike any other, childhood friends, Tony Asta and Hiran Deraniyagala, set forth on the path to shred and abandoned the idea of following any trends. The guitar slinging duo brought an infused style of old school metal with dark elements of thrash and death metal and destined to find the right members. Struggling for years to find reliable and dedicated members, the true formation of Battlecross was born in 2007 when Drummer Mike Kreger responded a want ad, and added a machine-like, brutal precision on the drums, and proved to be just the right match for Tony and Hiran's mature and technical style of thrash.
Bringing a whole new level of musicianship and intensity with his quick finger picking and tasty solos, Bassist Don Slater joined the group, bringing a skill and technique that impresses even the most prolific bassists. The thrash metal band was finally complete when popular area vocalist, Kyle "Gumby" Gunther joined the band. Known for his command of the stage and alternating deep growls with high pitched screams, Gumby punishes the audience and inspires pits of rage.
Together, the five-piece create an unforgettable and energetic live show that decimates their audience with raw energy and persistence, that has earned a style of their own: "Blue Collar Thrash Metal", in reference to the hard-working, 'never give up' attitude of those who hail from the Motor City.
This reputation for technical talent, humility and kick ass live shows resonated throughout the regional metal scene and BATTLECROSS soon became a fan and band favorite. Sharing the stage with the likes of Dying Fetus, GWAR, Devil Driver, The Absence, Vital Remains, The Faceless and Metal Fests throughout the Midwest, BATTLECROSS began to bang heads nationally with a nod from MySpace-A Place for Metal's 2008 'Best Unsigned Metal Band' contest, for being 'Metal Sucks' worthy, Mike Kreger's crowning as Sickdrummer.com & Zildjian's 'Sickest Dirt Fest Drummer' and featured on local, national and global metal radio.
The band's Metal Blade debut was recorded, mixed, and mastered at Random Awesome Recording Studio in Bay City, MI and produced by Battlecross and Josh Schroeder.
DUE OUT THIS SUMMER!
