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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CHEMICAL BURN ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM THE FURY OUT MAY 22, 2026 VIA MEGASONIC RECORDS

Groove-powered heavy metal juggernauts CHEMICAL BURN return with their most intense and emotionally charged record to date, The Fury , set for release on May 22, 2026 via MegaSonic Records.

Forged in the California underground in 2001 by Mike Garnica, Chemical Burn has spent over two decades carving out a sound built on crushing groove, blistering aggression, and unfiltered live energy. Drawing influence from heavyweights like Pantera , Testament , and Machine Head , the band has consistently delivered a modern metal assault rooted in old-school grit and stage-tested intensity.

From their early breakout Bury Your Demons (2005) to the relentless force of Raining Anvils (2015), Chemical Burn built a reputation for high-impact groove metal laced with raw emotion. But the years following brought upheaval, lineup changes, and global disruption that would have ended most bands. Instead, it became fuel.

Vocalist and founder Mike Garnica reflects on the new record with absolute conviction:

“This record came out of one of the most intense and emotional creative runs I’ve ever experienced. Every riff, every lyric was forged with purpose, and I pushed myself further than ever before. Vocally, I broke past just screaming, layering in melodies and harmonies that clash and fuse with the ferocity, creating something heavier, more dynamic, and more alive.”

Following the challenges of the post- Raining Anvils era, including the forced pause of the COVID years and the retirement of longtime drummer Kevin Jackson after a life-altering accident, Garnica rebuilt Chemical Burn from the ground up. The result is a revitalized lineup featuring drummer Mark Miller and guitarist Kosta Varvatakis, injecting new firepower into the band’s already volatile sound.

Working remotely with longtime collaborator Andy Green (40 Grit, Secrets of the Sky), the band reshaped their rhythmic foundation into something tighter, heavier, and more punishing than ever. That evolution is fully realized on The Fury , a record that captures controlled chaos with surgical precision.

To bring the album to life, Chemical Burn reunited with acclaimed producer Juan Urteaga at Trident Studios, known for his work with legendary acts including Exodus , Machine Head , and Testament . The result is a crushing, modern production that amplifies the band’s raw aggression without losing its human edge.

The Fury is not just a comeback. It is a statement of survival, reinvention, and refusal to break.

Where past releases documented struggle and endurance, The Fury channels pressure into confrontation. It is heavier, sharper, and more dangerous than anything Chemical Burn has released before.

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Album Title: The Fury
Release Date: May 22, 2026
Label: MegaSonic Records
Produced by: Chemical Burn and Juan Urteaga
Recorded, Mixed, Mastered at: Trident Studios

Chemical Burn is back. Louder, tighter, and fully unchained.

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Website: https://www.chemicalburnband.com/

Contact: chemicalburninfo@yahoo.com