DID SOMEONE SAY THRUST

1. Please tell us about the history of your band and its members.

Founded in 1981 in Chicago, IL. Thrust started the metal scene by opening for such acts as Motorhead, Michael Schenker, and Twisted Sister and Slayer. After gathering a quick and large following, THRUST began headlining and was signed to ERECT RECORDS releasing the classic “LIVE EP- ”ROCK FOR POLAND” in front of 10,000 metal maniacs. Thrust was then signed to METAL BLADE RECORDS and recorded “DESTRUCTOR” on the classic ”METAL MASSACRE 4″ album and soon was opening for JUDAS PRIEST on the Screaming for Vengeance tour. THRUST then released their debut album with Metal Blade Records called “FIST HELD HIGH” which became a cult classic.

In celebration of THRUST’s 35th anniversary, Metal Blade Records released the ultimate edition of the band’s classical 1984 album “Fist Held High”… Including the entire album, with live and demo tracks from the beginning until the late 80’s, plus the UNRELEASED studio album, “REINCARNATION” produced and Engineered by Pat Regan and Bob Kulick! THRUST played the 2016 Keep It True Festival in Germany to a sold out crowd with an overwhelming welcome, followed by another sold out night at Frost and Fire Festival in Ventura CA, then went on to the Up The Hammers Festival in Athens Greece, where they were welcomed by metal fans from all over the world! THRUST has finished a new album entitled “Harvest of Souls” and cant wait to bring it to you in early 2018!!! THRUST is primed and ready to bring their “In your face”, arena ready show, to a new generation of rockers around the world!

2. What’s the origin of the band’s name?

The bands name i came up with one day.It just fit the sound we were playing

3. Where is the band based out of and what is your music scene like there? Are there any local bands you could recommend? 

We Thrust are based out of Los Angeles Ca. The music scene is ok there are a few clubs but no new metal bands in a long time.

  4. How would you describe your style?

Our style-PURE METAL.

5. What have you released so far and what can someone expect from your works?

The release date of the  new album  “Harvest Of Souls” by the US-Metal Band THRUST on CD is April 27th, 2018. The pre-order phase will start on April 13th, 2018 in our webshop. Pure Steel Records announces THRUST’s new album “HARVEST OF SOULS” scheduled for release April 2018!!! Thrust started in 1981 with the live ep “ROCK FOR POLAND” followed by an appearance on “METAL MASSACRE 4”. Followed by the classic “FIST HELD HIGH featuring the underground hit anthem “Posers Will Die!!”. Thrust than released a bootleg called “INVITATION TO INSANITY” followed by the double album in 2015 entitled “FIST HELD HIGH/REINCARNATION (Ultimate 35th Band Anniversary Collection)”. Be sure to catch the new album ‘HARVEST OF SOULS” and THRUST on tour in a city near you!!!

6. Do you have any new music in the works?

Our newest album was just released April 27th.'Harvest Of Souls." available worldwide and www.thrustonline.com

7. How about playing shows and touring, have anything planned out?

We plan on touring and doing as many festivals as possible.

8. What plans do you have for the future as a band?

To keep putting out new album and touring the world! 

9. Where can we listen to your band and where can we buy your stuff?

You can listen to album on all formats and our album is available  everywhere!! You can find us on Facebook-https://www.facebook.com/Thrust-564068597016948/ and www.thrustonline.com

10. What is it you’d like a listener to remember the most when hearing your music for the first time?

The true metal sound that we help create in the 80's!!!