Birmingham, England – never has a city been held in such high regard for its contribution to heavy music, giving rise to bands such as Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, Napalm Death, Benediction and so many more.
And now it’s time for a new generation to carry the torch, we are excited to announce the debut EP by Birmingham Death Thrashers ‘EXORCISM’
Releasing on the 11th April 2025 ‘Spectral Aggression’ with single ‘Strike Of The Match’ a week before on the 4th April, Exorcism are intent on showing what they are capable of
Recorded at – Just Noise Audio
Mixed by – Just Noise Audio & Julian Widdows
Mastered by – Connor Dalton at Glowcast
EP Artwork by – Dan Goldsworthy
Catch EXORCISM live in the next few months
- 11th April – Firebug Leicester – Supporting Thrasherwolf
- 12th April – Arches Coventry – M2TM Heat 1
- 26th April – Castle & Falcon, Birmingham – Death Crusher Festival
- 3rd May – Castle & Falcon, Birmingham – Slaughterhouse Festival
- 23rd May – Basement 52, Bristol – Thrash Zone Festival
- 25th May -The Flapper, Birmingham – Supporting Bewitcher/Devastator
ABOUT EXORCISM
Blending the ferocity of death metal with the razor-sharp aggression of thrash, EXORCISM is Birmingham’s latest rising star in the extreme metal scene. Formed in the summer of 2023, this young, hungry quartet has rapidly earned a reputation for their blistering sound, explosive live shows, and no-holds-barred approach to metal. Drawing from the relentless energy of classic thrash bands like Slayer and Onslaught, as well as the crushing brutality of death metal pioneers like Death and Obituary, EXORCISM delivers a sound that’s as punishing as it is precise.
The band’s music is a relentless barrage of riffs, blast-beats, and guttural vocals, all layered with a sense of unholy urgency and fury. Their aggressive, yet methodical songwriting gives a nod to the old-school, while incorporating modern death thrash elements that keep their sound fresh and relevant.
EXORCISM are:
Lead Guitar and Vocals – Freddie Widdows
Drums – Will Watson
Bass – Tom McIver (not pictured)
Rhythm Guitar – Will Butler