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.”
Roots of Resilience: From ages three to seven I lived in Covelo, CA. right outside The Round Valley rez. in Medicino County. Where the Pomo, Yuki and other tribes the government shoved together like mismatched puzzle pieces. As a child to hippy parents I was also was one that didn’t fit anywhere. We breated the same air and saw the same mountains. This was my first exposure to life’s injustices.
At seven, we moved to Colorado. My parents-still hippies-bought me cheap sand paintings and a Kachina doll from a gas station off 160. I kept the doll in my room for years. That’s when I first felt it: not the art, not the colors-the mystery behind why anyone would make something so beautiful just to leave it in the desert. That doll started my obsession with Native mysticism. No lectures. Just quiet questions from a kid who didn’t fit anywhere-yet somehow fit right there.New Jersey in my teens: lakes, towns, roads with Indian names-Hackensack, Raritan-like echoes from people who’d been here forever. Early 20s in Florida, the Seminoles were right down the road. And the Plains Indians? I’ve followed their art, collected a few pieces. It’s not casual. It’s like… I can’t unsee it. And Blood Red Sky is where I finally said something. #NativeAmericanHeritage
A True Friendship: When I started Methane, I met Bobby Steele-the Navajo Rambo. Native American actor, radio host, metal guy with zero chill. We clicked instantly: same sick jokes, same dark laughs. We poke each other about our teams, he bleeds orange, I bleed black and silver. And when it came to Blood Red Sky? I could trust him to be honest with me. So he became the cultural advisor: every symbol, every line, he made sure it rang true. Couldn’t have done it without him.
#BobbySteele #MetalFamily
Symbolism in Blood Red Sky: In Blood Red Sky I wanted the lyrics to hit like a war drum-one beat for every tribe that had their land stolen, their kids taken, their stories buried. But then it turns: that same drum becomes their heartbeat, still going. Because survival isn’t quiet. It’s loud. It’s metal. #BloodRedSky #KeepTheSpiritAlive
Fanboy Moments: Huge shoutout to Blood Feast. Back when I was sixteen or seventeen in Jersey, Kill For Pleasure was non-stop on my CD player, my friends and I just worshipped that album. They were local gods. I even shared a stage with them once in Parasyte opening for them at Ramapo Valley College, eighty-seven or eighty-eight-total thrill. And years later, Methane played with them at Rage of Armageddon Festival in Brooklyn. Full circle. Then CJ Scioscia drops a solo on Blood Red Sky. Dreams you didn’t dare dream.
#BloodFeast #FullCircle
Uniting Voices: Blood Red Sky is more than just a song-it’s a battle cry for resilience and hope. With my friends, with Bobby, with CJ, with every riff-we’re making damn sure those voices don’t fade. It’s an honor. Let’s thrash together. Keep the spirit alive.
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 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!”
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.”
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.
Methane joins Artillery, Onslaught and Generation Kill as official roster band of Distilled Entertainment, Artist management and tourbooking.
Distilled Entertainment is a global artist management and North American tour booking agency founded in 2004. Specializing in all genres of rock and metal, Distilled focuses on management services for both signed and unsigned artists and tour booking services for national and international acts. We place artists on stage with some of the biggest names in the industry. Our artists have performed alongside bands like Metallica, Slayer, Korn, Slipknot, Lamb of God, Rob Zombie, Disturbed, Five Finger Death Punch, Machine Head, Hatebreed, Atreyu, and All That Remains, P.O.D., as well as other international-level talent.
“Distilled Entertainment is proud to announce we have added Swedish metal masters Methane to the agency roster! If you don’t know them you should! Check them out now!!!” Patrick Donovan – Agent
After the January 27 release of Methane’s “Kill It With Fire” album things have rapidly begun happen with the Swedish thrash metal band. ” We are really looking forward to do some larger international tours to promote the album. Distilled roster is a filthy mix of thrash metal icon, we are pumped up to start working with Patrick and the agency!” Keep an eye out for upcomming tour dates for Methane in 2023.
Methane announce the release of a new brimstone engulfed album for early 2023. Hailing from Sweden with American born singer/bassist Tim Scott, formerly of cult acclaimed NJ death metal band Revenant, has chosen January 27, 2023 as the release date of its heavy groove laden thrash metal album “Kill It With Fire“.
Cover Art BY: Eka Saputra Pzychopart
The album reverberates unapologetic thrash metal guitar riffing courtesy of guitarists Jimi Masterbo and Markus Grundstrom paired with the intense drumming of newly inducted drummer Jonathan Fundin . The album also features a colaboration with CJ Scioscia from New York City area thrash legends Blood Feast, who shreds a solo on track 5 ‘A Blood Red Sky’. Kill It With Fire was produced, mixed and mastered by Jonas Arnberg at Sellnoise Studio in Sweden.
Tim commented in a press release “The lyrics for the album have a dark irony about our contemporary societal woes and some deeply personal songs as well, of life and all its miseries. The music on the album sounds brutal we really got a sick mix of old school thrash and heavy pit provoking groove riffs.”
Thin the Herd is the first single from the album originally released in 2019 now Methane have just finished shooting a new video to be released sometime in January.
The music video depicts today’s society, social media junkies hopped up Facebook likes. The idea for the song came from a day Tim was going through his friends list, deleting people that had no reason to be there. ” I was culling them, deleting someone from your page is worse than death for some people. I think we are all going fuckin’ crazy. Its a virus and we’re all infected”
Kill It With Fire Tracklist:
1- “Kill It With Fire”
2- “Accuser (of the brethren)”
3- “Declare Chaos”
4- “Shock and Awe”
5- “A Blood Red Sky” ( feat. CJ Scioscia of Blood Feast)
During the month of September we ran a contest to win a METHANE Thin The Herd U.S. tour t-shirt. The contest came about because we want to show our appreciation for all of you who support us by sharing our music and posts. The contest was #Tag5friends. Particpents tagged 5 friends in The Thin The Herd YouTube and Spotify posts on our Facebook page, then we drew random names from a hat on a live Facebook feed.
Congrats to :
Jessica Vesterberg of Sandviken Sweden and Diana Heinemann from Germany. Below is a photo of Jessica with her new shirt! Thank You!!
If you would like to help us out join our 72 Crew street team group on Facebook. We will be running moe contests in the future.
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.
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
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
