BIO
HERETIC are fast becoming the next leaders in Thrash Metal - injecting a new sound into the genre. Formed in early 2002 by James Rogers, Adam Rhodes & Lyall Thomas and soon joined by vocalist/guitarist, Martin Crawford, the band have been kicking up a storm in the underground music scene across the UK, most notably so in their native Midlands area.
Heretic record their finest work for release in November 2007, with the 'Saltergate EP', (recorded with reknowned producer/engineer Russ Russell - Napalm Death, The Ga-Ga's, The Wildhearts) which includes two songs that arguably, represent British culture more than any other band in the genre. This recording ties off a year that has seen the band achieve more success than ever, including catching the attention of Madison Amps and resulting in an endorsement with the company, as well as supporting their personal heroes Napalm Death on their home turf.
REVIEWS
"Fiesty, energetic Thrash that spits venomous attitude from start to finish."
ZERO TOLERANCE
"Heretic (have) - extra edge and focus - the pick of the crop!"
METAL HAMMER
''This six tracker benefits from a production that is clear enough to hear every instrument, but is still rough enough round the edges to let the power of the music jump out through the speakers. There are no stinkers either, and this is a solid release with the slower, darker closing track 'Sins Of The Flesh' proving that there is more to Heretic than fast, neck snapping riffs. There's an awful lot of potential here here that I'm sure will be fully realised sooner, rather than later! - 7 Powerpoints /10'' POWERPLAY
''"There is still much debate if Heretic are really a thrash band or not and this Russ Russell-produced release will only confuse matters further. Opener 'Saltergate' is modern Napalm Death and certainly isn't thrash, but 'Isle of Dogs' with its Kreator-riff and Voivod progressive touches couldn't be anything else! Heretic are a breath of fresh air and are challenging the boundaries of the genre at every turn." 8.5/10 TERRORIZER
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