THE BEAST

From the molten core of the Bay Area’s legendary thrash scene rises NEFARIOUS , a band that lives up to its name with razor-sharp precision and unapologetic fury. Their debut full-length album, Addicted To Power , released on July 18, 2025 , is a crushing testament to the spirit of true old-school thrash metal—relentless, aggressive, and executed with elite-level musicianship.

Featuring an all-star lineup of metal veterans, NEFARIOUS is fronted by the iconic Katon W. De Pena of HIRAX , whose signature vocal firepower gives every track a raw edge. On guitars, the dual-axe attack comes courtesy of Rick Hunolt ( EXODUS , DIEHUMANE ) and Doug Piercy ( HEATHEN , ANVIL CHORUS ), delivering riff after riff of blazing, neck-snapping intensity.

The rhythm section is equally punishing— Tom Gears ( BLIND ILLUSION , ANCIENT MARINER ) lays down bone-crushing bass grooves, while Will “Beastman” Carroll of DEATH ANGEL brings the percussive thunder behind the kit with machine-gun precision and a brutal groove.

Addicted To Power is more than just a debut—it's a declaration of dominance. The album’s eight tracks rip through themes of control, unity, chaos, and resistance, blending breakneck tempos with intricate arrangements and fierce hooks:

Tracklist:

1.Mirror Death – 6:18

2.Addicted To Power – 5:43

3.Master Plan – 4:22

4.Together We Rise – 4:38

5.Day After – 5:31

6.Snarler – 4:57

7.Avatar of Chaos – 5:05

8.One Nation Enslaved – 6:29

Fans of classic Bay Area thrash, as well as those drawn to the raw power of bands like Exodus , Death Angel , and Hirax , will find Addicted To Power an essential listen. It’s thrash metal the way it was meant to be: no frills, no gimmicks—just pure, unfiltered aggression.

This is NEFARIOUS. This is unpretentious thrash metal. And this is only the beginning.

👉 Listen / Download: Nefarious – Addicted To Power on Bandcamp!

https://nefariousband.bandcamp.com/album/addicted-to-power

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