CATEGORY 7, the new heavy metal collective featuring the all-star lineup of John Bush (Armored Saint, Anthrax), Mike Orlando (Adrenaline Mob, Sonic Universe, Noturnall), Phil Demmel (Machine Head, Kerry King, Vio-Lence), Jack Gibson (Exodus), and Jason Bittner (Shadows Fall, Overkill), today unleashes their latest single, âExhausted.â The track comes by way of the bandâs self-titled debut full-length, set for release on July 26th through Metal Blade Records.
Named after the numerical designation for the most powerful windstorms, CATEGORY 7 came together from a batch of musicians who strived to play music they loved and werenât hearing elsewhere and wanted to do so with bandmates they enjoyed being with. Together, the band has created an album that is fresh and familiar; a new breed of metal that lives up to the storied histories of its members. The mixture of NWOBHM, thrash, punk-metal, and traditional metal is cohesive and sonically rewarding, establishing an eclectic musical backdrop for vocalist John Bushâs instantly identifiable vocals. At the same time, the diversity of styles creates its own template thatâs ideal for headbanging, moshing, and voluble sing-alongs.
âItâs all about big verses and big songs, and it has a lot of the elements weâve explored in our other bands,â notes guitarist and main songwriter Mike Orlando.
In advance of the recordâs release, the band delivers their second single, the propulsive, piledriver âExhausted,â which features the blazing twin lead guitar assault of Demmel and Orlando, a punchy riff, and hammering thrash beats that climax with another unforgettable chorus.
Comments Bush, âInsomnia happens more frequently as Iâve aged. Usually in connection with nightly visits to the loo. The frustration to just slumber and dream only makes matters worse. This is all a little exaggerated for me âcause people truly struggle with this, using medication or whatever remedy will hopefully solve the problem. Truth be told, my primary goal is to avoid all those deep dark thoughts in the middle of the night that seem to grow because I just canât sleep. Zillion? Mr. Cooper.â
Watch CATEGORY 7âs video for âExhaustedâ at THIS LOCATION.
Watch CATEGORY 7âs previously released video for âIn Stitchesâ at THIS LOCATION.
Category 7 was produced, engineered, mixed, and mastered by Orlando at Sonic Stomp Studios with art and layout by Carlos Fides at Artside Studio (Angra, Evergrey, Kamelot). The record will be available on CD and digital formats as well as vinyl in the following color variants:
Storm Surge (US + EU)
Sable Smoke (EU â Ltd. 300)
Find preorders at: metalblade.com/category7.
Category 7 Track Listing:
- In Stitches
- Land I Used To Love
- Apple Of Discord
- Exhausted
- Runaway Truck
- White Flags & Bayonets
- Mousetrap
- Waver At The Breaking Point
- Through Pink Eyes
- Etter Stormen
CATEGORY 7:
John Bush â vocals
Phil Demmel â guitar
Mike Orlando â guitar
Jack Gibson â bass
Jason Bittner â drums
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