Oakland, California's Cultural Warfare create music that stays true to the classic Bay Area sound of its time while creating a modern twist in the music to create a melodic, yet aggressive sound. With all five members of the band having long standing roots in the Bay Area back to the golden age of thrash metal, Cultural Warfare understands the rich history and lineage of all the classic bands that paved the way for all heavy bands for the modern age. With that said, the band has created a sound of their own while flying the flag of music that inspired them along the way.
The group's full-length debut, “Warmageddon” - which the band describes as “look into the future” where a “new world chaos” reigns supreme, is the follow-up to 2017's “Future Kill” EP, praised by Metal Wani as “neck-breaking thrash.” That release was supported by shows throughout the Western United States alongside the likes of Warbringer, Hatchet, Apothesary, The Agonist, Hatriot and others. Whereas the EP found Kevin Doughty playing drums, “Warmageddon” sees him join Billy Garouette on guitar to make room for Bones Padilla, a former tech for Biohazard. The album was recorded at California's Trident Studios with producer Juan Urteaga (Machine Head, Exodus) and mastered at Sweden's Fascination Street Studios by Jens Bogren (Sepultura, Kreator), while the artwork was designed by Brian Lewis (DevilDriver, Black Label Society).
The Bay Area has a legacy for great music throughout the decades, and the influence of the region’s thrash metal bands on the international scene is unparalleled. With their unique combination of traditional metal and aggressive, melodic thrash, Cultural Warfare furthers the area's legacy and proves that thrash is undoubtedly alive and well.
1. Warmageddon
2. Divided We Crawl
3. G.O.D.
4. Eyes of the Land
5. Two Spirits
6. Politikill
7. Scars Left Cold
8. Punished
9. Witches Prayer
10. Shadow Priest
11. Blood Machines
12. New Beginnings