Friday, March 26, 2021

Rawtism: Australia's Thrash Attack Unleash New EP Raw And Off Its Head on 12th June & Release Video Go Rawtistic

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Australian Thrash Attack Rawtism are set to unleash their new EP Raw And Off Its Head on 12 June 2021. As a teaser, they now release the video Go Rawtistic.

Go Rawtistic is an anthemic mosh pit song written by Keefy. Go Rawtistic is about this intense trance thrash fans get when they listen to live thrash metal and go ballistic in the crowd. The sound is heavy, fast paced and straight forward which is perfect for a mosh pit anthem. Rawtistic is obviously a play on word with the band name Rawtism.

The soon to be released EP Raw And Off Its Head has been recorded at the homes of members Rorz's and Naimo's in Melbourne. Recording started in December 2019 and finished late 2020 due to delays during COVID restrictions. The EP was mastered by Andy Fernando of Singing Bird Studios in Frankston. The EP title Raw And Off Its Head lets the fans know what they are in for. A raw and accelerating experience so intense, you could go out of your mind. The cover art is the work of Daniel K Fraser and features a a grizzly scene depicting a long haired man screaming while his brain being savagely ripped out of his skull by a chrome skeletal hand from the inside of his head. It represents this intense feeling when you hear some fast paced, heavy thrash metal.

Line-up:
Keith Hechinger - Vocal & Guitars
Naim Ibrahim - Bass & Backing Vocals
Rory O'Donnell - Drums & Backing Vocals

Bio:
Do you like 80's thrash metal? Then good for you you can listen to it all you like but if you want a fresh original take on 80's thrash. Go check out Rawtism. Formed in Melbourne in June 2019 by vocalist and guitarist Keefy, drummer Rorz and original bassist Renj, Rawtism hit the scene in November 2019 with a sound that embodies their passion of metal and rock and determination to put on a huge show. In January 2020, Naimo took over bass duties and they became far more rock solid ever since with stage presence and an arsenal of sound.

Rawtism has a mixture of influences that builds their sound and show. Mostly from 80's American
thrash metal bands like Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, Exodus and Overkill. Others including Kreator, Sodom, Motorhead, Mortal Sin, Hobb's Angel of Death, AC/DC, Thin Lizzy and Rush.

Their show brings a range of punching riffs, blistering solos, slamming drum beats, flurrying fills, thumping bass lines and long gravel screams along with dynamic stage presence and witty on stage banter in between. Their songs contains lyrics and subjects that is relatable to the average metal fan from getting screwed over by the man to going to a gig hungover after a gig before.

They are a lot of thrash acts in this city but there's nothing on Earth that could make fans go more than ballistic, they go “Rawtistic”.