The single of the US-Metal Band THRUST "Black River" was released on The Orchard. The release date of the new album „The Helm Of Awe" on CD and Vinyl is October 30th, 2020 via PURE STEEL RECORDS. The Album will be released in a limited Edition of 300 black copies and insert on Vinyl. The pre-order phase will start on October 16th, 2020 in Pure Steel Webshop.
THRUST - "Black River" @ The Orchard
The US Metal group THRUST is a legend. With their 1984 debut album “Fist Held High” and songs like the title track "Fist Held High" or the underground anthem “Posers Will Die”, they achieved a legendary status overnight. THRUST 2018 comeback metal masterpiece “Harvest Of Souls”; the first via Pure Steel Records has put THRUST back in the spot light again!
Only two years later they are now back with the new album “The Helm Of Awe”, on which THRUST remain completely true to themselves. Classic US Heavy Metal, very catchy and distinctive, and very melodic is presented in more than 50 minutes. Epic metal music with some surprises like the semi-ballad "Killing Bridge”, Straight numbers like “Blood In The Sky”, "Purgatory Gates" or the groovy title track "Helm Of Awe" complement a very strong album by the legendary band. Purchase for this album is a must for all the metal music scene!
Get ready and TURN IT UP!!!
Coverartwork: Jan Yrlund - https://www.darkgrove.net/
TRACKLIST:
1. Black River
2. Blood In The Sky
3. Purgatory Gates
4. Still Alive
5. Killing Bridge
6. Battle Flag
7. Ghost In Me
8. The Traveler
9. Crucifixion
10. Helm Of Awe
Total Playing Time: 50:23 min
ONLINE
LINEUP
Eric Claro – vocals
Ron Cooke – guitars
Ray Gervais – bass
Joe Rezendes – drums
Angel Rodriguez – guitars
BIOGRAPHY/LOGO
Founded in 1981 in Chicago, IL. Thrust started the metal scene by opening for such acts as Motorhead, Michael Schenker, and Twisted Sister and Slayer. After gathering a quick and large following, THRUST began headlining and was signed to ERECT RECORDS releasing the classic “LIVE EP- ”ROCK FOR POLAND” in front of 10,000 metal maniacs. Thrust was then signed to METAL BLADE RECORDS and recorded “DESTRUCTOR” on the classic ”METAL MASSACRE 4″ album and soon was opening for JUDAS PRIEST on the Screaming for Vengeance tour. THRUST then released their debut album with Metal Blade Records called “FIST HELD HIGH” which became a cult classic.
In celebration of THRUST’s 35th anniversary, Metal Blade Records released the ultimate edition of the band’s classical 1984 album “Fist Held High”… Including the entire album, with live and demo tracks from the beginning until the late 80’s, plus the UNRELEASED studio album, “REINCARNATION” produced and Engineered by Pat Regan and Bob Kulick! THRUST played the 2016 Keep It True Festival in Germany to a sold out crowd with an overwhelming welcome, followed by another sold out night at Frost and Fire Festival in Ventura CA, then went on to the Up The Hammers Festival in Athens Greece, where they were welcomed by metal fans from all over the world! THRUST has finished a new album entitled “Harvest of Souls” and cant wait to bring it to you in early 2018!!! THRUST is primed and ready to bring their “In your face”, arena ready show, to a new generation of rockers around the world!
Thrust is compiled of an amazing group of musicians
that have tour & stage experience between the 5 of them, totaling well over 100 years!
DISCOGRAPHY
Fist Held High - 1984
Invitation to Insanity - 2002
Reincarnation - 2015
Harvest of Souls - 2018
The Helm of Awe - 2020
GENRE/COUNTRY
Heavy/Power Metal
United States