The release date of the of the new album „Evil Within“ by the US-Metal Band RUTHLESS on CD is May 3rd, 2019. The pre-order phase will start on April 19th, 2019 in Pure Steel Webshop.
The Californians RUTHLESS are still active in this decade and with "Evil Within" they put out their newest effort after the comeback album “They Rise” from 2015 through Pure Steel Records again. Guitarist Ken McGee and singer Sammy DeJohn hold the flag of US Metal high since 1982. Famed for their classic EP from 1984 “Metal Without Mercy” and the 1986 debut “Discipline Of Steel”, RUTHLESS are still standing for stainless steel in 2019. The new album contains nine compositions composed by the young team members - Sandy K. Vasquez (bass) and Chris Westfall (guitar) - as well as by Ken McGee. Powerful US Metal, as it is rarely conceived these days is delivered to any fan of the genre. Mighty as ever - RUTHLESS.
Coverartwork:
Dimitar Nikolov - http://www.dimitarnikolov.com/
TRACKLIST:
1. Storm Of Souls
2. Atrocities
3. In Blood
4. Evil Within
5. Fear Never Sleeps
6. Skulls
7. Death March
8. The Brotherhood
9. Cryptic Ruins
Total Playing Time: 42:10 min
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LINEUP
Sammy DeJohn – vocals
Kenny McGee – guitars
Sandy Vasquez – bass
Chris Westfall – guitars
Joe Aghassi – drums
BIOGRAPHY
Ruthless. The word in itself means “without mercy”. Formed in 1982 by vocalist Sammy D., and guitarist Kenny McGee. The original lineup included Jack Black (bass), Todd Billings (drums) and Roland Schroader (guitar). After playing local clubs for a while, the band built a very large and loyal following. Together with Bill Metoyer (Slayer, Fates Warning, W.A.S.P.) producing and engineering, Ruthless put out the now classic "Metal Without Mercy" MLP on the Iron Works label.
After making a couple of lineup changes with Todd Billings and Roland Schroader leaving the band, and adding drummer Bryant Scott and guitarist Steven Yeager, the band signed with new label Axe Killer Records, and went into the studio with Ethan James. The band emerged with the highly acclaimed "Discipline Of Steel" LP. Over the years, the band has shared the stage with Heavy Metal monsters such as Slayer, Metal Church, Accept, Saxon, Dark Angel, Armored Saint, Lizzy Borden and Exodus, just to name a few. Due to musical differences, the band disbanded in 1989.
In the early 2000's, Sammy and Kenny reunited to form a local band called Scarred which still plays around the local LA club scene today, with one original member, guitarist John Toscano. In 2008, Sammy was contacted by the organizer of the legendary Keep It True Festival from Germany and asked if Ruthless would reunite to play the festival. After a few phone calls and some negotiating, Ruthless was back. They played Keep It True in 2009 and a few other selected shows with the lineup of Sammy D., Kenny McGee, Jim Durkin (from Dark Angel), Jack Black and drummer Bob Guitru. After the band decided to go their separate ways, longtime friends, Sammy and Kenny remained in contact with one another.
In 2013, the song writing duo started writing together again. Ruthless is back with a new lineup, including original members: front man Sammy D., Kenny McGee (guitar), Marc McGee (bass), Dave Watson (guitar), and Jason Van Slyke (drums). Armed with a new full length album titled "They Rise" (released on Pure Steel Records in 2015), produced by the legendary Bill Metoyer once again, Ruthless is ready to bring back its vicious attack of True Heavy Metal to the masses!
2019 marks the return of Ruthless which now is made up of Sammy Dejohn-vocals, Kenny McGee-guitars, Chris Westfall-guitars, Sandy K. Vasquez-bass, and Joe Aghassi-drums. The highly anticipated new album, "Evil Within" is set for release in May on Pure Steel Records with many shows coming up over the next several months.
DISCOGRAPHY
Discipline of Steel - 1986
They Rise - 2015
Evil Within - 2019