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The Harrowed was formed in the outback Australian city of Broken
Hill by rhythm guitarist Ricky Boon. Ricky is the main song writer and
remarkably has been blind for a number of years. The Harrowed originaly went
under the moniker Fury, and have released five independent cd's under that name.
Over those early years Ricky enlisted members to help him create the band that
he envisioned. Through various incarnations, The Harrowed's style has
progressively evolved, beginning as a thrash band with power metal influences
and steadily growing more intense as members appeared who could do justice to
Ricky's riffs. Darren McLennan's melodic shredding and well crafted lyrics,
Ricardo Vozzo's intricate driving drumming, Daniel Wall's concise bass playing,
and the uncomprimising vocals of Mick O'Neil, have created a formidable force in
modern thrash metal. Now located in Adelaide, South Australia, the current line
up continuously strives to refine their diverse musical styles, with each member
bringing his intensity to the music of The Harrowed. Their debut cd for Massacre
Records - Forbidden Art - contains eight brutal tracks blending old and new
school thrash with touches of death metal. Subtle intricacies in timing and
aggressive riffs are blended with engaging melodies and provocative lyrics to
create an album which stands alone in the metal scene for it’s creativity and
integrity.
FACTS:
- Debut album of Australia’s most respected Death/thrash metal band from
Adelaide
- Strong crossover potential in both death- and thrash metal scenes
- Cover artwork by Anthony Clarkson (Blind Guardian, Kataklysm, Exodus, Legion
of the Damned a.o.)
- Positive press feedback on mailouts
- Complete promo mailing in all of Europe
- Full marketing campaign in European metal press |
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