METHANE INVADES FINLAND! CONFIRMED FOR SPEED METAL PARTY!

THRASH MANIACS!

BRACE YOURSELVES! We are beyond stoked to announce that Methane is confirmed to invade Tampere, Finland this summer!

We’re bringing the Swedish thrash attack to the legendary SPEED METAL PARTY on Saturday, August 16th. Prepare for a full-frontal assault of pure, neck-breaking metal! We’re honored to share the stage with absolute legends like TANKARD, the mighty PRESTIGE, and the crushing force of DETHRONE and KOVAA RASVAA. This lineup is pure chaos!

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his isn’t just any gig for us. Speed Metal Party is a festival forged in the true fires of the underground. Respect to Aku Kytölä of Prestige for schooling us on the history:

The History of Speed Metal Party:

Forged in the late 80s, the Speed Metal Party was born from pure DIY attitude. When official venues shunned the new wave of angry, aggressive thrash ripping through Tampere, the scene took matters into its own hands. This fest is a monument to that raw, underground spirit—a legacy of kids from working-class families fighting back against the mainstream with buzzsaw guitars and throat-ripping screams. It’s the real deal.

“To play a fest with this much history and share a stage with bands like Tankard and Prestige is a fucking honor,” says Tim Scott, Methane’s frontman. “That DIY spirit, fighting for your scene… that’s what thrash is all about. Tampere, we’re coming to tear the roof off the place! See you in the pit!”

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Official Speed Metal AFTER-PARTY!

And the mayhem doesn’t stop when the main stage goes quiet! Stick around for the official After-Party at another venue, where Australia’s own HIDDEN INTENT will keep the thrash assault going late into the night. Don’t tap out early!

Finland, you have been warned. August 16th. Speed Metal Party.

For more info check out Speed Metal Party’s home page

LET’S FUCKING THRASH!

Richard “Owlheade” Fredriksson Joins Thrash Metal Protagonists Methane as Full-Time Drummer

Richard “Owlheade” Fredriksson Joins Thrash Metal Protagonists Methane as Full-Time Drummer 

[Stockholm,Sweden] – Swedish thrash metal juggernaut Methane has officially announced the addition of Richard “Owlheade” Fredriksson as their full-time drummer. Richard, who has been impressing audiences with his focused power on the skins since joining Methane on their European tour in 2023 alongside Massacre (US DM), is now the band’s eighth drummer, stepping into a role filled with high expectations and legacy.

Richard’s journey to Methane began at a gig where his former band, Flamedriven, opened for Methane. It was during this performance that he was introduced to band members Tim, Jimi, and Markus, leading to his eventual place in the lineup. With a background in Swedish thrash band Arsenite and groove metal group Flamedriven, Richard brings a wealth of experience and energy to the band.

Currently, Richard is in the studio recording the band’s highly anticipated third album, which promises to deliver a punishing, faster, and more brutal crossover version of Methane’s thrashing style, appealing to fans of the genre and beyond.

With its eigth drummerIn the spirit of legendary rock comedy Spinal Tap, Methane continues to defy convention and push the boundaries of thrash metal while maintaining a sense of humor and fun in their performances. With Richard “Owlheade” Fredriksson now officially part of the band, fans can expect nothing short of explosive energy and unforgettable shows.

Methane is set to demolish stages across Sweden this May, supporting legendary acts F.K.Ü. and Mezzrow. The upcoming tour dates include:

For more tour info and ticket see our Tour section

– **May 10** – Örnsköldsvik, SE – Musikhuset  

– **May 16** – Jönköping, SE – Klubb Dissonans  

– **May 17** – Sandviken, SE – Kungen  

– **May 23** – Mora, SE – Lilla Helfvetet  

In addition to these shows, Methane will perform at several summer metal festivals, including:

**May 24** – Mangelfest, Stockholm, SE  

**July 4** – Metal Mayhem, Mariehamn, FI  

– **July 5** – Bomberfest, Motala, SE  

– **August 23** – Rockwälln, Dala Floda, SE  

Stay tuned for more updates and prepare for a summer of thrash with Methane

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SWEDISH THRASH MANIACS METHANE TO SUPPORT WHIPLASH ON 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF POWER AND PAIN

 

      Swedish thrashers Methane continue breaking new ground in the European scene announce new shows with Whiplash this summer as it celebrates the bands 40th anniversary with “40 years of Power and Pain” Tour. WHIPLASH’s tour is a testament to their enduring legacy, especially marked by their classic thrash album ‘Power and Pain’, which continues to reverberate through the heavy metal music scene worldwide. Lead by the indomitable Tony Portaro, the band’s mastermind, WHIPLASH is set to ignite stages across Europe with their signature blend of power and intensity.


In a heartfelt statement, Tony Portaro shared his sentiments:

“Everyone’s life is filled with both powerful and painful moments. My life is no exception. When I express my music, I can overcome any pain I have experienced because you give me that power. I am grateful and honored to bring you my pain. Thank you for letting me unleash my power on stage. I invite you all to come out and forget your troubles for a moment, and feel the power and the pain!”

See Methane with Whiplash here

11.06 DEIST BEL Club Hell Tickets

12.06 MANNHEIM 7er Club Tickets

    Methane‘s album “Kill It With Fire” is touted as being in the top of thrash releases of 2023 by Metal Trenches as well as recieving HIGH marks from many prominent metal magazines. 

Methane share ties to Whiplash through singer and bassist Tim Scott.

” Years ago members of my former band Revenant  were involved in a reforming of Whiplsh with drummer Tony Scaglione. We used to hangout at the same bar in Clifton, NJ back then with Tony. Later on Methane’s first tour in the U.S. , we played with and became friends with Tony Portaro and the present Whiplash.” ” Power and Pain was one of my favorite albums in the 80’s, I even hand painted the cover on the back of a jacket I wore back then. So from a fan boys perspective I can’t tell you how excited I was when we were asked to play these gigs.” 

Methane Is Fueled by:

Tim Scott – Bass and Vocals

Jimi Masterbo – Guitar

Markus Grundstrom – Guitar

Richard Fredriksson – Drums

Methane Announce Baltic ‘Thrash or Die’ Tour!

Swedish thrash outfit Methane has just returned from a brutal summer tour with Kam Lee’s (Mantis/Death) Massacre, which included a stop at In Flammen Open Air, and are now ramping up the chaos with a Scandinavian mini tour . We are super stoked to announce we are comming back to Finland!! We are teaming up with long time friends in Bloodride, together with Finnish crossover band Sgt, Slime for 3 ‘Thrash or Die’ shows promoting our “Kill It With Fire” album.” The bands front man Tim Scott said.  

This will mark the bands 7th trip to Finland, the first way in the beging in 2016. We played with Bloodride in Helsinki, but also the first time back after the Corona Pandemic.  

  • 22/09 Helsinki (FIN) @Lepakommies Info
  • 23/09 Tampere (FIN) @Varjobaari Info
  • 30/09 Stockholm (SWE) @Fredagsmangel Tickets and Info

We hope to see you guys there!

Methane Confirm In Flammen Open Air Festival.

What’s up maniacs! We – Methane have now confirmed In Flammen Open Air Festival in Torgu, Germany. In Flammen is a whos who of Thrash and Death metal this year featuring Possessed, Unleashed, Tankard, Holy Moses, Tiamat, Incantation and a host of other known names in the metal scene!

Methane will be on tour with OSDM legends Massacre featuring Kam Lee, this July. Methane’s new album “Kill It With Fire” has recieved high marks for its unrelenting no frills thrash stilings. The band has welded an old school thrash metal sound with mosh pit provoking groove riffs. The band is fronted by Tim Scott from cult underound New York death metal band Revenant which saw its glory days in the early 1990s with its debut album ‘Prophecies of a Dying World’ from Nuclear Blast Records

This tour is going to be a meat grinder! Its got everything Thrash,OSDM and brutal DM. A killer mix with some metal nostalgia too, just epic! We hope to see you out at the shows!

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Dates:

06.07  Vienna (AUT) Viper Room

07.07   Krakow (POL) Zascianek

08.07 Budapest (HUN) S8 Underground Club*

10.07  Zagreb (HRK) Klub Mocvara

11.07 Milan (ITA) Slaughter

12.07 Graz (AUT)Explosiv

13.07 Torgau (GER) In Flammen Open Air

14.07 Aschaffenburg (GER)Colos-Saal

*Methane ONLY

Check out our new Tour Merch already up in the webshop!

Methane on tour with Massacre in Europe.

This summer metal fans will get an extra piece of meat as Swedish thrashers Methane join up with Massacre on tour in Europe startingon on the 4th of July in the Netherlands. 

Methane’s new album “Kill It With Fire” has recieved high marks for its unrelenting no frills thrash stilings. The band has welded an old school thrash metal sound welded with mosh pit provoking groove riffs. The band is fronted by Tim Scott from cult underound New York death metal band Revenant which saw its glory days in the early 1990s with its debut album ‘Prophecies of a Dying World’ from Nuclear Blast Records

he 2 week tour kicks off in Geleen, NL on July 4 and spreads itself over Europe, through Austria, Italy, Poland and finally Germany. Joining Massacre and Methane is Italian DM band Necrosy

Dates

04.07  Geleen (NLD) Cafe De Meister

06.07  Vienna (AUT) Viper Room

07.07   Krakow (POL) Zascianek

08.07 Budapest (HUN) S8 Underground Club*

10.07  Zagreb (HRK) Klub Mocvara

11.07 Milan (ITA) Slaughter

12.07 Graz (AUT)Explosiv

14.07 Aschaffenburg (GER)Colos-Saal

*Methane ONLY

What do Methane, The Exploited and Twisted Sister Have In Commen?

What do Methane, The Exploited and Twisted Sister have in commen? 

The answer is SWEDISH STEEL!

Methane is proud to announce we have landed an endorsement deal with Skull Strings and have our own line of signature guitar and bass strings available now in our webshop

Skull Strings defend their motto ” Xtreem to the Bone” they are just that, created for extreem music with string sets geared for drop tuning and thier steel windings. Skull’s steel strings make for a brighter , more longlasting string.

This year we will be brandishing Skull Strings on tour supporting our new album “Kill it with Fire”

Listen to Kill It With Fire

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Tim’ signature bass strings

(45-105 Stainless Steel wound, long gage)

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Jimi’s signature guitar strings

( 9-46   Nickel Wound)

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Markus’ signature guitar strings 

( 10-46  Stainless Steel)

Learn more about Skull Strings

“Because the string is the first vibrating element,

Because the sound can’t be dissociated from each of its elements, it was only natural to pay special attention to the strings. “

SKULL STRINGS is the brand name of the TOLITO Compagny (1993), created in 2004 and entirely dedicated to Metal and Extreme Music.

Its creator, Carlos Pavicich, a former professional bass player, has always taken great care of his sound.

In the 90’s, as the owner of several music stores, he was largely confronted with the problems of artists looking for string sets really adapted to their needs, problems that he had also been facing for a long time.

Far from letting his music be dictated by standardized sets of strings and as a man of solutions, the SKULL STRINGS idea was born. And after about ten years of research and tests, the first SKULL STRINGS range, the DROP Line, was released. The others followed.

Forerunners in the Drop, Low Tuning and specific and extreme gauges, we are also the specialists of custom gauges. Our work does not only consist in winding strings of very high quality, but more importantly in finding solutions adapted to the ever more specific needs of musicians. Our work consists in relieving the musician’s mind of the worries due to technical constraints.

“The best string? The one that corresponds to the choices, needs and tastes of the artist.

The string being the first element in contact with their fingers, and in fact, the first vehicle between their creativity and the real world,

the best string is the one that allows them to forget that they are touching a string.”

Carlos PAVICICH

Cover photo: Fetchner photography

METHANE CONFIRMS SABATON OPEN AIR FESTIVAL

Swedish thrashers Methane are confirmed for Sabaton Open Air Festival 2020. Methane and promisses to add an extra heavy element to this years festival line-up. The band has just come home from a U.S. tour supporting its new single ‘Thin The Herd‘ the first single from Methane’s forth comming album “Kill It With Fire“.

Methane joins Sabaton, Equilibrium, Unleash the Archers, Burning Witches, Feedom Call, Van Canto, Amaranthe, Cryonic Temple and Tiamat. Sabaton Open Air is held in Sabaton’s hometown of Falun, Sweden August 5-9.

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ORIGINAL GUITARIST RE-JOINS METHANE FOR U.S. TOUR

Groove metal band Methane has begun it’s fall tour for the bands new single ”Thin The Herd”, and has successfully completed the Northern European leg, they are now regrouping home in Sweden in preperation for a Southwestern U.S. run.

The band will be without guitarist Markus Grundström on this leg of the tour. ”Markus wants to be with us in the U.S., but right now due to some unforeseen circumstances he won’t be making the trip with us. He is really disapointed but he will back in the mix when we get home. But we have a great replacement for him.” says Methane singer Tim Scott

Watch Methane’s new thrasher ‘Thin The Herd’ here on YouTube

Joining Methane on guitar will be original member and founder Dylan Campbell. Dylan has been absent from Methane for more than a year due to his Swedish residency permit being revoked, thus forcing Dylan to move back home to the United States. ” He (Campbell) has been an active member in the band including writing and recording, he knows all the songs and this is just an incredible twist of fate to be able play with him again! ” says Tim ” We are really excited.” Also joining the band will be drummer Peter Andersson,

Dylan Campbell

The U.S. Tour will go off ,with label mates Incarnit also from Sweden, on October 30 in Hollywood, CA and end on November 9, in Denver Co. See all tour dates below.

  • 10/30 Hollywood CA
  • 10/31 Los Angeles CA
  • 11/01 San Diego CA
  • 11/02 Tucson AZ
  • 11/06 Gallup NM
  • 11/07 Colorado Springs CO
  • 11/08 Greeley CO
  • 11/09 Denver CO

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METHANE TO TOUR EUROPE AND THE U.S. FOR THIN THE HERD

Methane has confirmed tour dates in October and November on both sides of the Atlantic. The band will be kicking off a European leg in the Baltic region starting with a release party in hometown Borlange, Sweden continueing to Estonia and Riga in Latvia, as a warm to a North American tour with label mates Incarnit.

Methane will release it’s ‘Thin The Herd‘ single and music video on September 27 through Sweden’s Big Balls Productions. The release is the first from Methane since it’s debut album in 2017 ‘The Devil’s Own‘ , which was put out by Sony/Dark Star records.

Methane has built a reputation as a live band in the underground European metal scene playing with bands such as Nervosa , Warbringer and The Haunted. This is will be the second time the Swedish thrashers have been to the U.S., the first way back in 2014 when they did an East Coast mini tour that included The Rage of Armageddon Fest in Brooklyn NY. Methane is currently booking more dates in Europe for 2020

More event details here

Thin The Herd Tour 2019
Europe
10/04 Borlänge Sweden w/Incarnit @House of Blues
10/05 Karlstad Sweden w/Incarnit @The Rock Bar
10/10 Narva Estonia w/Hellflower and Vinterfög @Art Club Ro-Ro
10/11 Rakvere Estonia w/Hellflower and Vinterfög @Kära Kants
10/12 Riga Latvia w/Hellflower and Terror Activator @Republika

U.S.A.
10/30 Hollywood CA w/Incarnit and Cleaver (CL)
10/31 Los Angeles CA w/Incarnit and Cleaver (CL) @5 Star Bar
11/01 San Diego CA  w/Incarnit and Mind @The Bancroft
11/02 Tucson AZ  w/ Incarnit and I Don’t Konform @House of Bards
11/06 Gallup NM w/Incarnit and I Don’t Konform @Wowie’s
11/07 Colorado Springs CO w/ Incarnit @Sunshine Studios
11/08 Greeley CO w/Incarnit and Draghoria @Moxi Theater
11/09 Denver CO w/Incarnit and Draghoria @Bar Bar

OFFICIAL TEASER FOR METHANE – THIN THE HERD

Watch Methane perform ‘Thin The Herd’ live at The Northern Blasphemy Fest in Stckholm Sweden