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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