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\nEvilution, the debut from Sacramento, California-based power metal act DEADLANDS is out now on Massacre Records. Boasting killer hooks, dynamic vocals, aggressive riffing, epic solos, catchy lyrics, driving drums and intricate bass lines that combine heavy, thrash, power, groove, and speed metal with shredding hard rock overtones, this band of seasoned performers delivers a heavy and energetic yet commercial musical approach in its songwriting and execution.
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\nFormed in the summer of 2010 by lead vocalist Brian O\u2019Connor (Consfearacy, ex-Vicious Rumors), lead guitarist Michael J. Gardner (The Council), lead guitarist Kevin Rohr (Spectre), bassist Steve \u201cDedbass\u201d Northam and drummer Danny Sablan (HateFX, The Council), these longtime friends and experienced musicians had a clear vision of creating a powerful and unique heavy metal group. DEADLANDS is quickly establishing a large fan base, being nominated for a 2012 Sacramento Area Music Award (SAMMIES), playing live, and sharing the stage with artists such as Exodus, Anvil, Y&T, Great White, Death Angel and more. They have received great reviews and high praise for their music and live performances from fans, concert promoters and media sources.
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\nDEADLANDS\u2019 debut full-length Evilution bears forty-three minutes of the band\u2019s diehard power metal, and features guest solo appearances by legendary metal guitarists Hank Shermann (Mercyful Fate), Michael Denner (Mercyful Fate, King Diamond), Andy LaRocque (King Diamond), Claudeous Creamer (Dragonlord), Mike Wead (Mercyful Fate, King Diamond), Glen Alvelais (Forbidden, Testament, HateFX), and Steve Smyth (Nevermore, Forbidden). Evilution was mixed and mastered by DEADLANDS and Juan Urteaga (Machine Head, Testament) at Trident Studios, and bears artwork by Erick Zombie.
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\nCheck out DEADLANDS\u2019 killer high-action video for the album\u2019s title track and more RIGHT HERE<\/a>.
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\nEvilution Track Listing:<\/p>\n
1. Pandemic Genocide<\/p>\n
2. Deadlands<\/p>\n
3. Ground And Pound<\/p>\n
4. Final Solution<\/p>\n
5. She\u2019s On Fire<\/p>\n
6. Asphyxiate The Masses<\/p>\n
7. Path We\u2019ve Chosen<\/p>\n
8. Gone Wrong<\/p>\n
9. Legions Of The Damned<\/p>\n
10. Shed My Skin<\/p>\n