One of the most violent and aggressive bands in the New Wave of Thrash, METHANE has signed with Fireflash Records for the release of their new album Demolate.
After years of relentless touring with Whiplash, Nervosa and Massacre, and destroying stages at Sabaton Open Air and In Flammen, the band is now set to release their most brutal material yet.
“360° of Destruction is the first taste of Demolate, and it tastes like blood. Thrash and devour.” “We’re fired up to finally join forces with Markus and the Fireflash crew. With his decades of experience in the metal scene, we’re ready to burn shit down together.”
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:
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.
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!
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.
