Greek Extreme Metal act BIO-CANCER, has unveiled an official music video for the new single “Citizen…Down!”, taken from their upcoming album “Revengeance”, due for release on September 8th through Hammerheart Records.
The band comments: “After 8 years of teasin’ it’s time to give some pleasin’ so it only makes sense that we break our silence with one of the heaviest tracks that the new album has to offer. And it definitely has more than a few! ‘Citizen… Down! is the first single off the new record ‘Revengeance’ and finally we can showcase what was going on at BIO-CANCER camp all those years.
No release of ours has ever been identical to each other and this time is no exception either. We tried to push our musical boundaries even more but at the same time staying true to the cutthroat aggressiveness that we had since day one! Hope you’ll enjoy this first taste and hold on tight cause more will come soon! Spread the word – We are back!”
The mixing and mastering of the album was handled by sound wizard Pete Rutcho (HAVOK, REVOCATION, PARKWAY DRIVE etc). It was recorded at Pentagram Studios, engineered by George Emmanuel (LUCIFER’S CHILD).
BIO-CANCER is an Extreme Thrash Metal band based in Athens, Greece, formed in 2010, and was one of the leading acts in the emerging Thrash Metal scene of the early ‘10s in Greece. Since then, two full length albums have been released. The first one, “Ear Piercing Thrash” (2012) was released by Athens Thrash Attack Records, garnered huge attention from the global Thrash Metal scene, establishing the band’s following and got them recognized as one of the top Thrash Metal albums of the year in many lists.
The second record, “Tormenting The Innocent” (2015), was released by Candlelight Records and its reception was very favorable from fans and media alike. If you would begin to write these Greek speedsters off as another pseudo-crossover failure, then you are missing out on some incredibly tight and entertaining genuine Thrash Metal , written for the 21st century audience.
On the front of live performances, BIO-CANCER have toured Europe multiple times, along with bands like MARDUK, ORIGIN, IMMOLATION, VOIVODetc. and have played many individual shows and festivals, in more than 30 countries around the world. In addition, BIO-CANCER has completed a month-long headline tour in China, being the first Greek Metal band ever playing there. “Entertaining” really is the key word here.
During the Covid-19 lockdowns and restrictions, BIO-CANCER used the downtime to complete the composition, recording and production of the third full-length album. They seem to fill every nook and cranny of their sound with subtle compositional devices which make a huge difference to the overall effect. A bass lick here, a drum fill there – it all adds up to a unique and memorable experience. Speaking of vocalist Lefteris; he puts on one hell of a performance here, completely balls-to-the-wall insane shrieks and a vitriolic lyrical delivery are the norm for this madman.
In search of a unique style and identity, and wanting to escape from the strict old school Thrash Metal boundaries, the band created its most refined material yet. Original riffage, tuneful solos, a range of dynamics, and most importantly, a variation in pace. Death and Thrash Metal elements, combined with atmospheric and melodic parts, characterized by diverse tempos are the core parts of the 3rd full-length album, titled “Revengeance” and is by far the most mature piece of music BIO-CANCER has ever composed in 10+ years of existence.
The production quality is stellar: the guitars and bass work together as one well-oiled machine, Tomek’s blast-beats are always highlighted superbly and the gang-shouts become an integral part of the compositions due to the gravitas given to them. The songs all have something that will make you want to come back and hear it again and again.
“Revengeance” track listing:
- Citizen… Down
- 44 Days in Hell
- Footprints on My Back
- Revengeance
- Dream Merchants
- Swiping Life Away
- Underdog (Against the Odds)
- Bludgeoning Skullcrushing Nightmare
You can watch the official music video for “Citizen…Down!” below:
