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\n\u201cOn our new album we more than ever felt an artistic obligation to our fans to give them a really big-sounding record,\u201d says Katon W. De Pena the vocalist of the American thrash metal act HIRAX. He is referring to Immortal Legacy, the latest release by his band which \u2013 there can be no doubt about that \u2013 will cause a definite stir on the international thrash metal scene. \u201cOur philosophy has always been to remember where we come from and stay true to our roots. Our fans know that we will never let them down and that they have helped to raise us up to a level with bands such as Slayer, Sodom, Kreator, Exodus, Overkill, Testament, Annihilator and many others. This record proves that we are at the top of our game musically!\u201d
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\nAccording to Katon W. De Pena, the reason for this, is a line-up which agrees 100% on the group\u2019s stylistic direction and has brought to bear its full energy to make Immortal Legacy the masterpiece it is. Lance Harrison (lead guitars) is Katon\u2019s co-writing partner. \u201cLance is a riff-writing master and a major force to reckon with! Nicknamed the Shred Baron for obvious reasons. He believes in heavy metal 100%.\u201d His younger brother Steve (bass guitar) is an important part of the HIRAX sound: \u201cNobody plays bass like him! There is a unique sound and bond between Steve and his brother. As a bass player, he is a true musician.\u201d Last but not least there\u2019s Jorge Iacobellis (drums and percussions), born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Iacobellis is a seasoned veteran who plays with lots of heart and soul. Katon: \u201cThe best way I can describe his drumming style is loud and powerful.\u201d
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\nThis constellation has seen HIRAX record more than a dozen scalding hot thrash metal tracks which combine an amazing number of variations. Katon: \u201cThis is probably our most diverse album ever. I think there is something for every heavy metal fan on this record! Obviously I\u2019m very proud of it.\u201d Rightly so, because a number such as \u2018Hellion Rising\u2019 is straight out of the HIRAX vein \u2013 very true to their original in-your-face thrash metal! The most unusual song on the record must be \u2018The World Will Burn\u2019.Katon: \u201cYou have to hear it to believe it.\u201d His favourite track on this record changes daily, \u201cbut if I had to decide today, it would be \u2018Black Smoke\u2019, along with the title track \u2018Immortal Legacy\u2019. Once you hear them you will never forget them.\u201d
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\nThe new songs were produced by Bill Metoyer (Slayer, Armored Saint, W.A.S.P., Sacred Reich). HIRAX already worked with him back in the early 1980s on their first two albums. Metoyer is a master at his craft and HIRAX feel honored and lucky to have him working with them. For Katon he is a \u201cmusical wizard and his work on our new album is genious.\u201d
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\nThe cover of Immortal Legacy was drawn by legendary artist Philip Lawvere (Kreator\/Celtic Frost) \u2013 his first oil painting in 25 years since coming out of retirement. He is the artist behind such classic album covers as Kreator\u2019s Pleasure To Kill and Celtic Frost\u2019s Emperor\u2019s Return. Lawvere had done stunning illustrations for numerous albums and is best known for a slew of thrash metal offerings released on Noise Records. The HIRAX front man comments: \u201cWe couldn\u2019t be happier to have Philip Lawvere illustrating the cover of our new album. After getting Bill Metoyer to produce it, this is truly the icing on the thrash metal cake!\u201d
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\nWith guest guitar players Jim Durkin (Dark Angel), Juan Garcia (Agent Steel\/Evildead) and Rocky George (Suicidal Tendencies\/Fishbone) on the album, Katon is excited about a real metal monster which his band has produced: \u201cThis is our most epic-sounding record to date, sonically powerful and over the top. 14 new raging thrash metal songs that will make you bang your head!!!\u201d
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\nImmortal Legacy will be released in Germany on 21 February, in Europe on 24 February and in the US\/Canada on 4 March through SPV\/Steamhammer as CD, gatefold coloured LP and download. Katon: \u201cAs to future tour plans, the European and US fans can expect to see us hit their shores very soon in 2014! The HIRAX thrash attack is coming, so get ready worldwide!\u201d
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\nTRACKLISTING:
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\n1. Black Smoke – 4:35<\/p>\n
2. Hellion Rising – 4:05<\/p>\n
3. Victims of the Dead – 3:07<\/p>\n
4. Thunder Roar, The Conquest, La Boca de la Bestia – The Mouth of the Beast – 4:54<\/p>\n
5. Earthshaker – 0:44<\/p>\n
6. Tied to the Gallows Pole – 4:05<\/p>\n
7. Deceiver – 3:42<\/p>\n
8. Immortal Legacy – 4:40<\/p>\n
9. S.O.W. (intro) – 0:57<\/p>\n
10. Violence of Action – 3:36<\/p>\n
11. Atlantis (Journey to Atlantis) – 1:30<\/p>\n
12. The World Will Burn – 2:07
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\nTracklisting Online Version:
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\n1. Black Smoke – 4:35<\/p>\n
2. Hellion Rising – 4:05<\/p>\n
3. Victims of the Dead – 3:07<\/p>\n
4. Thunder Roar, The Conquest, La Boca de la Bestia – The Mouth of the Beast – 4:54<\/p>\n
5. Earthshaker – 0:44<\/p>\n
6. Tied to the Gallows Pole – 4:05<\/p>\n
7. Deceiver – 3:42<\/p>\n
8. Immortal Legacy – 4:40<\/p>\n
9. S.O.W. (intro) – 0:57<\/p>\n
10. Violence of Action – 3:36<\/p>\n
11. Atlantis (Journey to Atlantis) – 1:30<\/p>\n
12. The World Will Burn – 2:07<\/p>\n
Bonus track:<\/p>\n
13. Mephistopheles – 5:16
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\nTracklisting LP Version:
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\nSide 1<\/p>\n
1. Black Smoke – 4:35<\/p>\n
2. Hellion Rising – 4:05<\/p>\n
3. Victims of the Dead – 3:07<\/p>\n
4. Thunder Roar, The Conquest, La Boca de la Bestia – The Mouth of the Beast – 4:54<\/p>\n
5. Earthshaker – 0:44<\/p>\n
6. Tied to the Gallows Pole – 4:05<\/p>\n
Side 2<\/p>\n
7. Deceiver – 3:42<\/p>\n
8. Immortal Legacy – 4:40<\/p>\n
9. S.O.W. (intro) – 0:57<\/p>\n
10. Violence of Action – 3:36<\/p>\n
11. Atlantis (Journey to Atlantis) – 1:30<\/p>\n
12. The World Will Burn – 2:07<\/p>\n
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