Canada's INFRARED Take You Back To The Glory Days Of Thrash With “Manifestation” Album Stream and New Video "Manifest Nation"
L-R - Alain Groulx (Drums, Backing Vocals), Kirk Gidley (Guitar, Backing Vocals), Armin Kamal (Guitar, Vocals), Mike Forbes (Bass, Backing Vocals)
Photo Credit : Carissa Broeren
Ottawa, Canada’s Infrared proudly presents their new music video "Manifest Nation" for their latest album “Manifestation” set to release on September 6, 2024. As purveyors of classic thrash metal, Infrared’s roots run deep, having first gained acclaim in the 80s with their hit “Thoughts Caught (in Between)”. Since then, they have released 3 albums and two EPs with Manifestation as the fourth full-length album. They share their excitement:
“With life as busy as it is and some life challenges plaguing the band, the release has been delayed a few times. This is the longest we have sat on a finished album. With determination, we ramped up and filmed four videos and did all it takes to put together what the fans want, new classic thrash metal with a modern feel.”
The single “Manifest Nation” rips and grooves all the way through while singing about a society losing itself and its way. They try to manifest a better life, but with all the technological distractions, they never achieve their goal.
With the album “Manifestation”, Infrared has taken inventory and assessed its back catalog, and looked to see what it could improve on. The result is straight-to-the-point songs that are high in energy and aggression all while staying true to the classic thrash sound. This barn burner of an album is recommended for fans of Exciter, Sacrifice, and Razor.
Listen to the premiere of the album stream for “Manifestation” and the video for "Manifest Nation" via Metal-Rules HERE.
Due out September 6, 2024, “Manifestation” is available for pre-order at https://infraredmetal.bandcamp.com
Music Video - "Demon’s Blood" - https://youtu.be/N5RWKQXfc_0
Music Video - “Concuss” - https://youtu.be/Gwumq19NuUk
Track Listing:
1. Cataclysm (2:07)
2. Temple of Sin (3:20)
3. Nikko (3:40)
4. Demon’s Blood (3:08)
5. Pressure Syndrome (4:29)
6. The Manifest (0:48)
7. Manifest Nation (3:40)
8. Concuss (4:00)
9. Reforma (4:04)
10. My Dreams Are Real (3:48)
11. Parasite Patrol (3:47)
12. Then the Earth Goes Black (4:16)
More info: http://infraredmetal.ca
"Manifestation, an album that exists as an old-school thrash album in the vein of Testament and Death Angel without sounding entirely and blatantly old-school." - Decibel Magazine
"Heavy, powerful sound throughout and so much catchiness, it's crazy. By now I must have listened to maybe 250 new albums this year, and this one is definitely in the top 5. Highly recommended for fans of technically minded thrash that fucking slays." 4.75/5 - The Metal Crypt (2021 - From the Black Swamp)
"Infrared’s “From the Black Swamp” is EXACTLY what the METAL world needs right now… full of heaviness, riffy-ness, depth, progressive leanings and thrashing madness! After consecutive strong releases over the last 5+ years, Infrared’s musical growth cannot be ignored! Raging from their classic 80’s roots, they’ve yet again raised the bar in terms of what powerful thrash metal should represent and embody in today’s heavy music landscape. I cannot get enough spins of this new release! A modern thrash metal masterpiece, this new slag of heaviness incites that tingly feeling on the back of your neck that you just can’t shake off… the thrash metal flag is triumphantly waving for these Ottawa legends!"- Steve Kraus Host of 6o on CKLU 96.7FM (2021 - From the Black Swamp)
"Truly recommended as an essential to all thrash fans! 5/5" - Metal Epidemic (2021 - From the Black Swamp)
"If you are a fan of very well crafted thrash metal, plan to add From The Black Swamp to your collection. Buy Canadian!" - Sleaze Roxx (2021 - From the Black Swamp)
"INFRARED delivers vintage thrash metal with styles comparable to Slayer, Testament and early Anthrax. As all good things typically come back around and this old-school sound is a refreshing change in today’s metal landscape... As a Canadian band that started in the mid-eighties, it is impressive that INFRARED is still making a serious mark with their latest release. The impeccable studio work and enviable songwriting surely position this band for GREAT things to come. 9/10" - Spill Magazine (2021 - From the Black Swamp)
"You can expect a bouncy style featuring sneering vocals, a hefty bass tone that goes hand in hand with the crunchy riffs and solid drum mechanics – crossing lines between thrash and traditional metal, along with the occasional punk/hardcore angst that fueled the early days." - Dead Rhetoric (2021 - From the Black Swamp)
"From The Black Swamp" is a masterpiece the world needs right here right now. Don't call yourself a Bay Area thrash fan if you ignore it as I predict it will be someday mentioned in one breath with "South Of Heaven", "The New Order", "Peace Sells But Who's Buying", "Rust In Peace" (BIG TIME!), "Ride The Lightning" or "Master Of Puppets", mark my words. 6/6" - Eternal Terror (2021 - From the Black Swamp)
"Black Swamp’ is far from average, it is Infrared doing what Infrared do best and thrash fans will bang their head in appreciation." - Metal Digest (2021 - From the Black Swamp)
"Once again, Infrared offers us a thrash metal that is both complex and easy to access: we will never get lost in watchtower-style twists and turns. 9/10" - Soil Chronicles (2021 - From the Black Swamp)
