THE BEAST

Bay Area thrash juggernauts NEFARIOUS have just dropped their blistering third single and title track, “ADDICTED TO POWER,” along with a fierce new performance video that captures the band’s raw intensity in full force. The track arrives as the focus point of their highly anticipated debut full-length album, Addicted to Power , due out July 18, 2025 via Relentless “Metal” Records , with vinyl collectors’ editions available through Hectic/Bleeding Priest Records .

📺 Watch the official video here:

A Supergroup of Thrash Royalty

NEFARIOUS features a formidable all-star lineup:

Katon W. De Pena (HIRAX) – Vocals

Rick Hunolt (EXODUS, DIEHUMANE) – Guitar

Doug Piercy (HEATHEN, ANVIL CHORUS) – Guitar

Tom Gears (BLIND ILLUSION, ANCIENT MARINER) – Bass

Will Carroll (DEATH ANGEL) – Drums

This elite unit of seasoned metal veterans channels decades of thrash legacy into something completely ferocious and unapologetically current.

The Song: A Rallying Cry Against Corruption

“ ADDICTED TO POWER ” is a razor-sharp, politically charged anthem built on explosive riffs, relentless grooves, and a sense of urgent rebellion. Lyrically, the song rips into the insatiable greed for control that poisons societies, giving voice to the disillusioned and the enraged.

With Hunolt and Piercy delivering a twin-axe onslaught of classic Bay Area riffage, De Pena’s scathing vocals up front, Gears’ thundering low end, and Carroll’s precision pummeling behind the kit, NEFARIOUS have crafted a song that feels both timeless and totally vital.

The track was recorded across Subterranean Studio in Oakland and Pyramid Studio in San Francisco, and mixed by Damien Rasmussen of Smoke And Mirrors Productions.

A Video That Bleeds Grit and Fury

Filmed at Soundwave Studios in Oakland, the video for “Addicted to Power” showcases NEFARIOUS in their rawest form — loud, aggressive, and bursting with pure thrash energy. It’s not about gimmicks — it’s about power, performance, and pounding your chest with conviction.

The Band Speaks

“I’m so honored to be with this amazing group of dudes,” says guitarist Rick Hunolt . “It’s long overdue, and I’m confident you guys will love it as much as we do. You, our metal brothers and sisters, deserve it. See you on the road!”

Frontman Katon W. De Pena adds, “We’re not a band. We are a gang ready to crush skulls and make eardrums bleed… Necks will be sore!”

Guitarist Doug Piercy concludes, “Let’s get ready to rage! We’re stoked to finally release this stuff — it’s been under wraps for a while. More insane videos and shows are coming soon!”

Live Debut Announced

NEFARIOUS will celebrate the album’s release with a live debut show at the Addicted to Power album-release party on Saturday, July 19, 2025 , at the DNA Lounge in San Francisco . Expect mayhem.

With Addicted to Power , NEFARIOUS are not only honoring the legacy of thrash — they’re weaponizing it for a new generation. No frills. No filler. Just pure, unrelenting thrash metal warfare . Don’t just listen — submit to the power.

Follow NEFARIOUS:
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📅 Album Release: July 18, 2025 via Relentless “Metal” Records
💥 Vinyl Edition: Hectic/Bleeding Priest Records

Thrash is not dead — it’s NEFARIOUS.