Year : 2026
Style : Heavy Metal , Power Metal
Country : United States
Audio : 320 kbps + front
Size : 114 mb
Bio:
The 1980's was an extremely busy and fertile time for heavy metal, as quite a few sub-genres first rose to prominence during this time, including thrash metal, hair metal, and power metal. And one of the unsung heroes/trailblazers for the latter style is Ruthless. Hailing from Los Angeles and responsible for two classics of the metal underground (the 1984 EP 'Metal Without Mercy' and 1986's full-length 'Discipline of Steel'), Ruthless is reloaded with a powerful new line-up, and a brand new full-length, 'They Rise,' which will be released on January 30, 2015.Comprised of members Sammy D (vocals), Kenny McGee (guitars/vocals), Dave Watson (guitars), Marc McGee (bass/vocals), and Jason Van Slyke (drums), Ruthless' reunion was not a pre-planned proposition. After the band was invited to perform at the 2009 Keep It True Festival in Germany and handed in a kick ass performance, more concerts worldwide soon followed - including bills that included such metal legends as Armored Saint, Lizzy Borden, Saxon, Accept, and Paul Di'Anno. According to McGee, "This just kinda happened. Me and Sam were just thinking of doing some recordings...not even thinking Ruthless would ever happen again. But, after our new drummer, Jason, came down, the first practice, we went, 'Wow!!!' We fit together perfectly!""I threw out some guitar riffs and Sammy started singing, and we knew we had something. In 8 months we were ready to record. It came together naturally. The great thing about now is the line-up! All 5 of us are good friends and can actually hang out together. In the old line-up, we always had a member or two that was a problem. It is so awesome to be firing on all five cylinders."And McGee is a firm believer in the new material (which was produced and engineered by Bill "Slayer, W.A.S.P., Armored Saint" Metoyer) - "I think this new album compares to the 'Metal Without Mercy' album. The opening song, 'Defender,' just kicks your ass! Second song, 'Laceration,' is very melodic/slow picking in the intro, and then kicks into a killer double harmony riff. Third song, 'They Rise,' is another favorite - heavy bass riff and guitars. It lifts you up and drops you down. Also, 'Time Waits' is a slower song with very emotional singing - Sammy tears it up on the vocals."It turns out Watson agrees wholeheartedly with McGee's assessment. "The new songs came together really easily and quickly, the flow was quite natural. Kenny and I really play off of each well as guitar players, filling the gaps and keeping things interesting. Jason was exactly what the band needed to relaunch after a short hiatus and get the record done, with power, creativity and his great knowledge of rhythm."With European festival appearances lined up for the summer and headline shows being arranged for Southern California (as well as talk of another studio set in the future), Ruthless is set to pick up exactly where they left off, warns McGee. "The one thing fans can expect is a high energy show that will crush some heads!"
Album:
Since the early 80’s, US Metal cult act RUTHLESS from Los Angeles always stayed true to themselve and their roots in old school heavy metal.With their new album “Curse Of The Beast”, RUTHLESS have created a record full of power and passion, combined with the classic 80s metal sound, ready to become a future classic and a must-have for anyone who loves traditional, true and real heavy metal.“Curse Of The Beast” was recorded along with producer Ron Sandoval (KERRY KING a.o.), who also did the final mix and mastering. “We can't wait for you all to hear it. We have a couple of surprises on this one and it's going to destroy,” reveals vocalist Sammy.American heavy metal band Ruthless have released their new single “Curse Of The Beast”, the title track from their upcoming album, scheduled for release on July 17, 2026 via Fireflash Records.The track is presented alongside a lyric video and marks the first preview of the new full-length.“Curse Of The Beast” is based on a narrative centered on transformation and duality.According to vocalist Sammy DeJohn, the song tells the story of a man who becomes a werewolf at night, living between two states and dealing with the consequences of his actions.“Curse Of The Beast” continues the band’s approach to traditional heavy metal, maintaining elements associated with their earlier work.The album was recorded with producer Ron Sandoval, who also handled mixing and mastering.It follows the band’s recent releases, including “The Fallen” (2024), which marked their return with Fireflash Records.Formed in the early 1980s, Ruthless have remained active within the traditional heavy metal scene, beginning with releases such as “Metal Without Mercy” (1984) and “Discipline Of Steel” (1986).
Line-Up:
Sammy DeJohn - Vocals (1982-1988, 2008-present) - See also: ex-Sacrament L.A., ex-Scarred, ex-Final Decree, ex-Blood Alliance, ex-Damen Smash, ex-Malicious
Glen Alan Paul - Guitars (2021-present)
David Servantez - Guitar
Sandy K. Vasquez - Bass (2016-present) - See also: Bloodlust, ex-Last Rites, ex-Primal, ex-Neil Turbin, ex-DeathRiders
Joe Aghassi - Drums
Production:
Mixed & Mastered by Ronald Sandoval
Cover Artwork by Mario López
Tracklist:
01. The Blood Moon 01:13
02. Curse of the Beast 05:27
03. Raging Violence 03:59
04. Berserker 03:53
05. Suffocating Fear 05:15
06. Blood Coalition 05:54
07. Sign of the Cross 05:40
08. Prophecy of Chaos 03:57
09. Killed by Fate 03:23
10. On Sands of Hell 04:08
11. Hallowed Ground 04:26
12. Metal Gods 03:59
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