Heathen
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CA,
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Latest Heathen News
Below is our complete Heathen news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
Note: We began associating news directly with bands in late 2003. Therefore, earlier band news may not be listed on this page.
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Heathen Signs With Napalm Records
Bay Area thrash metal veterans Heathen have begun a new era, joining forces with Napalm Records. With a new album in the works as well, the San Francisco icons kick off the new partnership with a special treat for their loyal fans. Digging deep into their musical past, the band recorded two rather obscure tracks from other bands the members were involved with. Up first is "Never A God," title track of Laughing Dead’s first demo. The band was fronted by Heathen vocalist David White in the early 90s—the classic song will now shine once again in Heathen's powerful style.
Heathen about the signing:
"We’re very proud to announce that Heathen has officially signed with Napalm Records! Joining forces with a team who shares our vision, our drive, and our passion for metal music. This marks the beginning of a new chapter for the band. We’re fired up for what’s coming and can’t wait to complete work on the new Heathen album!"
Napalm Records Senior A&R Sebastian Muench about the signing:
"We are incredibly proud and excited to welcome the legendary Californian thrash metal band Heathen to the Napalm Records family. Heathen are true icons of the genre, and working with them is an absolute honor. We strongly believe in this partnership and are thrilled to take the next chapter of HEATHEN’s legacy to new heights together." More...
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70,000Tons Of Metal Announces Destination Change
70000TONS OF METAL, The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise, has announced a change in the destination for its 2026 voyage. The upcoming edition of the festival at sea, taking place from January 29 to February 2, 2026, will now sail from Miami, Florida to Nassau, the Bahamas aboard Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas.
Originally planned to return to Labadee, Haiti, the decision to reroute the journey was made out of an abundance of caution and with the well-being of all Sailors, artists, and crew as the top priority.
"While Labadee has been a great port of call on past sailings, we are closely monitoring the evolving situation in Haiti and its surrounding regions," said Andy Piller, Skipper of 70000TONS OF METAL. "Ensuring the safety and comfort of our Survivors is non-negotiable. With that in mind, we’ve made the proactive decision to change course for 2026. Nassau provides a welcoming alternative that allows us to maintain the world-class experience our Sailors expect — both on board and ashore." More...
Heathen Announces New Live Album
For the past 40 years, the Bay Area thrash pioneers Heathen have abided by their never-say-die attitude. The Heathen brand of intelligent yet aggressive thrash appealed not only to the genre’s core demographic but also to metal fans looking for brains behind the brawn. On March 14th, the band will release their newest offering "Bleed The World: Live" via Nuclear Blast Records.
"Bleed The World: Live" features songs from each of the band’s albums, including recent tracks such as "Sun In My Hand" and "The Blight" as well as classics such as "Hypnotized" and "Goblin’s Blade," mirroring the band’s crushing live setlist. Today, Heathen offers fans the first single with a live music video for the track "Sun In My Hand."
Heathen comments: "We're beyond stoked to announce the 'Bleed the World: Live' album! We recorded both the band AND the audience at every show on our 'Bleed the World' tour to capture a true live experience in audio form. The most powerful performances of each song were mixed for the album and the results are incredible. Can't wait to share this with everyone to enjoy while we get ready to head into the studio for another dose of Bay Area thrash!"
Recorded in several cities across the United States during the 2023 "Bleed The World" tour, "Bleed the World: Live" is the perfect audio representation of the Heathen live show. Produced by guitarist Kragen Lum and mixed by Zeuss, "Bleed the World: Live" transports the listener into the concert hall with a crystal-clear yet heavy production and captures the interaction between the band and the audience that makes every Heathen live show special. The cover artwork by Travis Smith depicts a steel Heathen logo piercing the bleeding Earth, held by a hand that encapsulates the world tour as a moment in time. More...
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The Final Day Of Brutal Assault 2024? Perfection.
After the 10-band marathon from the previous day, today’s manageable list of 7 bands felt more like a five-kilometer race in terms of running from stage to stage. It was sunny and noticeably warmer than all the previous days. The soggy weather that the festival began with was now a distant memory. There was a different energy in the air today due to the ideal outdoor festival conditions. The final day of Brutal Assault 2024 already had the feeling that it was going to be a memorable one for the Brutal Assault archives.
The first band of the afternoon was technical Death Metal legends, Pestilence. I haven’t seen them since Martin Van Drunen left the band and if you’re doing the math, that’s a really fucking long time ago. I tried listening to “Testimony of the Ancients” post Martin leaving, but the brutality that the previous albums had was non-existent. I didn’t like it and basically wrote them off after that. During today’s set, Pestilence played Dehydrated from my favorite album “Consuming Impulse,” but I just couldn’t get into it. The vocals were weak and forced. Martin Van Drunen was Pestilence. I’ll just stick to Asphyx from here on out.
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Pestilence
I was excited to finally see Sadus, another legendary Thrash Metal band from the Bay Area. Brutal Assault was chock full of them this year. Sadus is another band that has been around forever and it took a festival in Europe for me to finally see them. I noticed that one of the guitarists was Claudeous Creamer from the current Possessed line-up. It’s nice to see Bay Area Thrash bands helping each other out by lending members for tours and shows. After my 3-song photo set, I’d be lying if I said they were anything more than “just good” live. The crowd was into it though, and that’s all that probably mattered to Sadus.
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Darren Travis of Sadus
In general, I’m a huge fan of Polish Black Metal and that doesn’t translate to just Behemoth. Poland has a treasure trove of Black Metal bands and my next band, Totenmesse, is one of those that deserves your attention. I missed their set due to a scheduling conflicts at Mystic Festival a couple of months prior, but I was able to right that wrong today.
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Piotr Wujkowiecki of Totenmesse
There was already a decent sized crowd waiting at the claustrophobia inducing Octagon Stage for Totenmesse when I arrived. By the time they started, you could no longer maneuver freely through the crowd without spilling beers and getting swaths of other people’s sweat on you. Overall, I really enjoyed their set. Their vocalist, Piotr Wujkowiecki, is the visual focus for the band. He makes these faces that you don’t know if he’s getting ready to stab you in the face or vomit on you. If you don’t believe me, just check out this video from their set here. More...
Brutal Assault Adds Four Thrash Titans
You can look forward to a sharp dose of 80s thrash on the Josefov stages. Three names
from the American scene will be there: Forbidden and Heathen with their Bay Area
thrash, and Hirax with their characteristic maniacal blend of speed and thrash metal.
German band Exumer, known for their classic old-school approach, will complete the
quartet - a must for all Exodus and Slayer fans.
Brutal Assault will take place in the Czech Republic at the Josefov Fortress during August 7-10, 2024.
Festival passes are available HERE! More...
Overkill Premiere New Single & Music Video
New Jersey thrash metal veterans Overkill's twentieth studio full-length “Scorched” is out now. Today they premiere the below single and music video for the album's title track, streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you below.
Overkill is currently touring Europe with Heathen, with the below dates booked: More...
Heathen Announces North American Tour Dates
Bay Area thrash legends Heathen have announced their spring US tour entitled Empire Of The Blind tour. Joining them for the 17-date tour are labelmates and Canadian metal upstarts Arrival Of Autumn. The tour kicks off on March 9 in Rhode Island and will travel up and down the east coast making stops in Chicago, Atlanta and Orlando before concluding in Philadelphia on March 26.
Heathen will be touring in support of their latest album Empire Of The Blind which was for the most part engineered, produced, mixed, and mastered by Christopher “Zeuss” Harris at Planet Z Studios. Additional details—rhythm guitars, etc.—were put to digital “tape” by Kragen Lum at SubLevel Studio in Little Rock, AR. The album features guest appearances by Gary Holt (Exodus, Slayer), Rick Hunolt (ex-Exodus), and Doug Piercy (ex-Heathen).
Heathen comments: "We’re stoked to continue the Empire Of The Blind tour in the Eastern half of the USA and part of Canada with our labelmates Arrival Of Autumn! Get ready for some kick-ass thrash metal as we continue to Bleed The World!”
Arrival Of Autumn states: "We are pleased to announce our first USA tour since 2019 and couldn’t be more stoked to share the stage with the almighty Heathen!"
Tickets for the tour are now on sale.
The tour dates are as follows: More...
Warbringer Premiere New Official Music Video
Warbringer premiere a new official music video for their track “Crushed Beneath The Tracks“, streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you below.
Explains drummer Carlos Cruz: More...
Heathen Releases New Lyric Video
In celebration of their upcoming tour dates, Heathen have released a lyric video for "Blood To Be Let", featured on their latest studio album, "Empire Of The Blind," available via Nuclear Blast. Watch below.
"Empire Of The Blind" was for the most part engineered, produced, mixed, and mastered by Christopher “Zeuss” Harris at Planet Z Studios. Additional details — rhythm guitars, etc. — were put to digital “tape” by Kragen Lum at SubLevel Studio in Little Rock, AR. The album features guest appearances by Gary Holt (Exodus, Slayer), Rick Hunolt (Exodus), and Doug Piercy (ex-Heathen). The cover art to "Empire Of The Blind" was once again handled by renowned artist Travis Smith (Overkill, Exhorder). More...
Heathen Announces Fan Q&A Twitch Stream
Heathen released their highly anticipated latest studio album "Empire Of The Blind" in Autumn 2020 via Nuclear Blast. Today, the band announces they will be hosting a Twitch fan Q&A on May 7th.
Join the band on the Nuclear Blast Twitch this Friday at 8PM UK time here:
www.Twitch.tv/NuclearBlast
Heathen's David White comments,
"Hey Metalheads! Come and join us for this Friday's Q&A event on the Nuclear Blast Twitch Channel! Kragen Lum and I will be online to chat a bit and answer any questions you might have for us. We hope you’ll join us to connect virtually until we can hang out in person. Cheers!"
"Empire of the Blind" was for the most part engineered, produced, mixed, and mastered by Christopher 2Zeuss" Harris at Planet Z Studios. Additional details - rhythm guitars, etc. - were put to digital “tape” by Kragen Lum at SubLevel Studio in Little Rock, AR. The album features guest appearances by Gary Holt (Exodus, Slayer), Rick Hunolt (ex-Exodus), and Doug Piercy (ex-Heathen). The cover art Empire Of The Blind was made by renowned artist Travis Smith (Overkill, Exhorder).
Heathen Shares New Lyric Video
Last month, Heathen released their highly anticipated studio album, "Empire Of The Blind." Today, the band released the lyric video for "In Black" which can be seen below.
Heathen comments, "Hey Heathen fans! We want to thank each and every one of you for the great response to our new album 'Empire of the Blind'! And in celebration of All Hallows Eve, we bring you our latest lyric video... This is 'In Black'!"
"Empire Of The Blind" was for the most part engineered, produced, mixed, and mastered by Christopher “Zeuss” Harris at Planet Z Studios. Additional details - rhythm guitars, etc. - were put to digital 'tape' by Kragen Lum at SubLevel Studio in Little Rock, AR. The album features guest appearances by Gary Holt (Exodus, Slayer), Rick Hunolt (ex-Exodus) and Doug Piercy (ex-Heathen). The cover artwork Empire of the Blind was handled by renowned artist Travis Smith (Overkill, Exhorder). More...
Heathen Posts New Music Video Online
Today, Bay Area thrash legends Heathen unleash their fourth studio album, "Empire of the Blind," unto the world via Nuclear Blast Records. In celebration of the release, the band offers fans the music video for "Sun In My Hand." Watch the video directed by Costin Chioreanu below.
Heathen comments, "Thanks to all of the Heathen fans and headbangers everywhere for your legendary patience over the last 10 years. The moment has finally arrived, and we are very proud to share our new creation with you via the best metal label on the planet, Nuclear Blast Records! Without the support of the fans, heavy metal would have no voice. So lift your fucking glasses high, grab your copy of 'Empire Of The Blind', and in the immortal words of Rich Burch, 'bang that head that doesn’t bang!' Cheers!"
Empire of the Blind was for the most part engineered, produced, mixed, and mastered by Christopher "Zeuss" Harris at Planet Z Studios. Additional details - rhythm guitars, etc. - were put to digital 'tape' by Kragen Lum at SubLevel Studio in Little Rock, AR. The album features guest appearances by Gary Holt (Exodus, Slayer), Rick Hunolt (ex-Exodus) and Doug Piercy (ex-Heathen). The cover artwork "Empire of the Blind" was handled by renowned artist Travis Smith (Overkill, Exhorder). More...
Heathen Posts Fifth Trailer For New Album
In less than two weeks, Bay Area thrash legends Heathen will release their fourth studio album, "Empire of the Blind," on September 18th via Nuclear Blast Records. Today, the band releases their fifth album trailer and discuss the artwork for "Empire Of The Blind." Watch the trailer below.
"Empire Of The Blind" will be available in the following formats:
- CD Jewel Case
- CD + Patch Bundle
- Vinyl (Black) (Red - Limited Edition) (Orange w/ Red Splatter - Limited Edition)
Tracklisting:
1. This Rotting Sphere
2. The Blight
3. Empire Of The Blind
4. Dead And Gone
5. Sun In My Hand
6. Blood To Be Let
7. In Black
8. Shrine Of Apathy
9. Devour
10. A Fine Red Mist
11. The Gods Divide
12. Monument To Ruin More...
Heathen Releases Fourth Trailer For New Album
Bay Area thrash legends Heathen recently revealed their fourth studio album entitled, "Empire of the Blind," will be released on September 18th via Nuclear Blast Records. Today, the band releases their fourth album trailer and discuss the recording process. Watch the album trailer below.
"Empire Of the Blind" will be available in the following formats:
- CD Jewel Case
- CD + Patch Bundle
- Vinyl (Black) (Red - Limited Edition) (Orange w/ Red Splatter - Limited Edition)
"Empire Of The Blind" tracklisting:
1. This Rotting Sphere
2. The Blight
3. Empire Of The Blind
4. Dead And Gone
5. Sun In My Hand
6. Blood To Be Let
7. In Black
8. Shrine Of Apathy
9. Devour
10. A Fine Red Mist
11. The Gods Divide
12. Monument To Ruin More...
Heathen Releases Second Trailer For New Album
Bay Area thrash legends Heathen recently revealed their fourth studio album entitled, "Empire of the Blind," will be released on September 18th via Nuclear Blast Records. Today, the band releases their third album trailer, in which they discuss the single, "Empire Of The Blind." You can check out the trailer below.
"Empire Of the Blind" will be available in the following formats:
- CD Jewel Case
- CD + Patch Bundle
- Vinyl (Black) (Red - Limited Edition) (Orange w/ Red Splatter - Limited Edition)
Tracklisting:
1. This Rotting Sphere
2. The Blight
3. Empire Of The Blind
4. Dead And Gone
5. Sun In My Hand
6. Blood To Be Let
7. In Black
8. Shrine Of Apathy
9. Devour
10. A Fine Red Mist
11. The Gods Divide
12. Monument To Ruin More...
Heathen Shares New Lyric Video
Bay Area thrash legends Heathen recently revealed their fourth studio album entitled, "Empire of the Blind," will be released on September 18th via Nuclear Blast Records. Today, the band released the second single, the title track "Empire Of The Blind." Watch the lyric video below.
Heathen comments, "We are very proud to announce the second single, title track from our new album Empire of the Blind! This song refers to the ongoing manipulation of people through political and social propaganda in the mass media. Behold the rising empire!"
"Empire Of the Blind" will be available in the UK in the following formats:
- CD Jewel Case
- CD + Patch Bundle
- Vinyl (Black) (Red - Limited Edition) (Orange w/ Red Splatter - Limited Edition) More...
Heathen Posts New Album Trailer Online
Bay Area thrash legends Heathen recently revealed their fourth studio album entitled, Empire of the Blind, will be released on September 18th via Nuclear Blast Records. Today, the band has released the second album trailer. Watch as the guys discuss their origin as well as the current line-up below.
"Empire Of the Blind" will be available in the following formats:
- CD Jewel Case
- CD + Patch Bundle
- Vinyl (Black) (Red - Limited Edition) (Orange w/ Red Splatter - Limited Edition)
"Empire Of The Blind" tracklisting:
1. This Rotting Sphere
2. The Blight
3. Empire Of The Blind
4. Dead And Gone
5. Sun In My Hand
6. Blood To Be Let
7. In Black
8. Shrine Of Apathy
9. Devour
10. A Fine Red Mist
11. The Gods Divide
12. Monument To Ruin More...
Heathen Posts New Lyric Video Online
Bay Area thrash legends Heathen are back. Today, the band reveal the details of their fourth studio album, "Empire Of The Blind," which will be released on September 18 via Nuclear Blast Records. Check out the lyric video for the first single, "The Blight", below.
The band comments: "We are very pleased to announce Empire Of The Blind! It's been another 10 years but we are finally back with a new Heathen album. Fine wine takes time! Everyone in the band worked their asses off on this record. Zeuss absolutely nailed it and more than realized our vision for the sound. Travis Smith perfectly captured the bleak atmosphere that we imagined for the artwork. It was a year in the making and we couldn't be more proud of the outcome. The 1st single 'The Blight' is just the beginning... behold the rising Empire!"
"Empire Of The Blind" was for the most part engineered, produced, mixed, and mastered by Christopher “Zeuss” Harris at Planet Z Studios. Additional details - rhythm guitars, etc. - were put to digital “tape” by Kragen Lum at SubLevel Studio in Little Rock, AR. The album features guest appearances by Gary Holt (Exodus, Slayer), Rick Hunolt (ex-Exodus) and Doug Piercy (ex-Heathen). More...
74 More Bands Confirmed For Graspop 2020
The organisers of Belgium's premier metal festival, Graspop Metal Meeting have confirmed a further 74 bands for next year's edition of the event. Among the newly confirmed bands joining previously announced headliners Judas Priest and Iron Maiden will be hard rock pioneers Deep Purple, nu metal favourites Korn, Chicago stars Disturbed, the recently reunited Mercyful Fate, California's own, Deftones and pop punk stars The Offspring. The festival will take place across four days from 18th-21st of June.
The lineup (in alphabetical order) is now as follows: More...
Exhorder: Live Video From First Comeback Concert
The new lineup of thrash metal veterans Exhorder made its live debut on February 9 at the St. Vitus Bar in Brooklyn, NYC. Footage of their "Legions Of Death" performance from the show can be watched below.
Exhorder now features: More...