California thrash metal legends DEATH ANGEL have unleashed a snarling new song today called “The Pack”from the band’s long-awaited 9th full-length album, Humanicide, that’s due out May 31st from Nuclear Blast Records.
“'The Pack' is inspired by and dedicated to our fans! When I wrote this song, we had just come home from tour and I was still feeling the rush of performing at open air festivals. The energy exchange between us on stage and the mass of metal heads in the crowd is unlike any other. I wanted to capture it in a song about unity, like our song “Kill As One.”
Our fan club is called “The Pack,” our fans get it! But it’s not only for them, it also branches out to represent our families, friends, team, crew... and all metal heads! We feel honored to belong to this worldwide “pack.” This song requires crowd participation, we are SO looking forward to playing it live!” - Rob Cavestany (lead guitar/backing vocals)
With their forthcoming album »Humanicide«, DEATH ANGEL has maintained their throne in the universe of Thrash while still managing to remain progressive in their style. They apply a wide variety of different elements to their music, always pushing to add newness to their sound. This time around they’ve included everything from acoustic bits, to guest musicians, to even (for the first time) the notes of a piano. All 10 songs flow seamlessly yet each leaves its own distinct impression. The first single and title track 'Humanicide'triumphantly represents the entirety of the album, immediately energizing the listener.
For the 4th album cycle in a row, DEATH ANGEL returned to their producer and friend Jason Suecof(DEICIDE, TRIVIUM) of Audiohammer studios for the recording and mixing, along with the mastering of the legendary Ted Jensen (SLIPKNOT, PANTERA) of Sterling Sound who added the final touches and brought it all to life, with artist Brent Elliott White (LAMB OF GOD, MEGADETH) providing the ominous cover artwork.
Pre-order »Humanicide« in various formats, here: Nuclearblast.com/deathangel-humanicide
Pre-order the album digitally to receive 'The Pack' and 'Humanicide' instantly (Amazon and iTunes only)!
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Humanicide track listing:
1. Humanicide
2. Divine Defector
3. Aggressor
4. I Came For Blood
5. Immortal Behated
6. Alive and Screaming
7. The Pack
8. Ghost of Me
9. Revelation Song
10. Of Rats and Men
11. The Day I Walked Away (Bonus Track)
DEATH ANGEL live:
- 02.06. CZ Pilsen - Metalfest Open Air
- 03.06. PL Wroclaw - Centrum Koncertowe A2 (w/ ARCH ENEMY)
- 05.06. S Sölvesborg - Sweden Rock
- 07.06. DK Aalborg - AR&M Nordic Festival
- 08.06. D Kiel - Max Nachttheater
- 09.06. D Bremen - Tower Musikclub
- 10.06. D Erfurt - From Hell
- 12.06. CH Martigny - Sunset Bar
- 13.06. I Milan - Legend Club
- 14.06. SLO Ljubljana - Orto Bar
- 15.06. D Cham - L.A.
- 16.06. D Mannheim - MS Connexion Complex
- 18.06. LUX Esch-sur-Alzette - Rockhal (w/ ANTHRAX, ALIEN WEAPONRY)
- 19.06. D Siegburg - Kubana
- 20.06. D Hagen - Kultopia
- 21.06. B Dessel - Graspop Metal Meeting
- 23.06. F Clisson - Hellfest
- 09.08. UK Derby - Bloodstock Open Air
- 10.08. P Vagos - Vagos Metal Fest
- 11.08. NL Leeuwarden - Into the Grave
- 12.08. D Osnabrück - Bastard Club
- 13.08. CH Pratteln - Z7 (w/ TESTAMENT, SACRED REICH, IRON REAGAN, DUST BOLT)
- 14.08. D Dinkelsbühl - Summer Breeze
- 16.08. F St. Nolff - Motocultor Festival
- 17.08. I Chiaromonte - Agglutination Metal Festival