Thrash metal is getting very popular these days again and I am very enthusiastic about it. The new breed of youngsters is respecting the norms but adding an extra touch to their unconformities. There is a new act in Austin that is making its way into the scene and the outcome looks very promising. CATHEDRAL OF PAIN’s members answered our call, got together and introduced the band. “… We are from Austin, TX and formed in mid-2023. We are Influenced by the legendary MEGADETH, SLAYER, and OBITUARY. We first met Craigslist jam basically. I ended up knowing some guys. Rob jammed with us in the past and we formed with a previous drummer and vocalist who also jammed at Sonance Studios…”
Austin is one of those cities where music walks the streets and hills. Metal is everywhere as there are lots of acts from different genres and venues that host countless tours and musical events all year long. CATHEDRAL OF PAIN talks about what metal means for the band and what drives them into the game: “… Metal is a release. When you realize you are basically a slave to industrialized society and there's no real escape, rather than beating your head against the wall, turning to violence, or off yourself; you just pick up a down-tuned guitar and scream into a microphone. We are a mix between jokes, random acts of violence and a general frustration with human nature. We try to say what we mean, but also not take ourselves too seriously. Nothing more annoying than people up their own ass politically or otherwise. Anything we write that has political aspects is mainly just a tip of the hat towards like-minded fans. The idea is to offer an escape from the bullshit rather than serve as another reminder. We get enough of that literally everywhere else…”
The band continues mentioning its views from the local scene: “… The metal scene is a little odd in ATX. Lots of super far-left black metal acts that get a little too preachy for a bunch of dudes in leather and lace with faces covered in corpse paint. It's like a bunch of gender studies dropouts who spent their last paycheck at a spirit Halloween store and went on stage to protest shit they don't understand. There are some good thrash and death metal acts and I'm hoping to see more of an emergence of that scene…”
Despite being a new band on Austin’s soil, CATHEDRAL OF PAIN has managed to make it to an upcoming big event. That’ll be a great opportunity to check them live and come in contact with this Thrash metal diehards, the band’s members expand about the event and what is coming ahead: “…. We will be debuting on October 5, 2024 at Come and Take it Live for day one of the two-day “Headbangers Ball” event. CATHEDRAL OF PAIN then follows up that performance with another show. Also, at Come and Take it Live on the following Thursday, October 10, 2024. We are just finishing up tracks for the 1st LP and preparing for a few shows. The plan is to re-record once the arrangements are complete. Most of those were mixed in like 2 hours and recorded pretty hastily…”
Scriptorium magazine always lines up with newcomers and underground maniacs. We come from the same underworld. We thank the band for their time, and I hope you guys go check them out at the Headbangers Ball event and hope they can have their music released soon. CATHEDRAL OF PAIN appreciates you all: “… Thanks for the support. We plan on releasing an LP shortly and having more merch at some point. Support us on Instagram and SoundCloud. Soon to have more listening options. I am in my late 30s, so it is more just not wanting to wake up feeling like I have been beaten the night before…”
Current Members: Al Lindsay (vocals/lead guitar), Presley Harry (rhythm/lead guitar), Vince Rock Jr (drums), and Robert White (bass).
Contact: 480 322 4081
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