Since their formation in 2012, Warfield have dedicated themselves to the music of their idols, such as Tom Angelripper, Jeff Hanneman, and Dave Lombardo, unleashing brutal shredding riffs and lightning-fast beats with powerful precision. Having already shared the stage with heavyweights like Bay Area thrash legends Exodus, the band captivates audiences with their electrifying live performances. Today, Warfield unveil their sophomore record, With The Old Breed, proving their unwavering dedication to their idols and their ability to embody the essence of thrash metal in a modern sound, further establishing them in the scene. With the announcement comes the record’s first single, “Lament Of The White Realm”, a blistering track that takes the listener on an icy journey through the horrors of war, exploring themes of loyalty and sacrifice. With razor-sharp riffs, “Lament Of The White Realm” fuses raw power with atmospheric storytelling, embodying an indomitable spirit of defiance – you can listen to the single below this article.
On “Lament Of The White Realm”, the band comments, “Our single ‘Lament Of The White Realm’ captures the unforgiving brutality of Alpine warfare in World War I, where Austrian and Italian soldiers fought high above the valleys on frozen mountain fronts. The lyrics use the ‘lament’ as a powerful symbol for the agonized screams that reverberated through the peaks, echoing the horrors of those harrowing battles. This song criticizes war in every form”. On their upcoming record, the band continues, “Our new album With The Old Breed embodies everything we stand for as a band: Brutal, honest old-school thrash with emotion, rage and lots of energy. Sound-wise and musically evolved from the debut album, we delve even deeper into the inner human life and the harsh reality of war. Our goal is to bring out the different layers of despair, manipulation, but also camaraderie and express it all through musical heaviness. So if you call the mosh pit your home and feel like letting it all out, then give With The Old Breed a listen!”
With The Old Breed will be released on April 4th via Napalm Records. Pre-orders are now available here.
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