Dutch metal-talents NECKBREAK NATION with a knack for technique and melody are ready with their highly anticipated debut assault "Stroke of the Devil's Hour"! With the release of their 2011 EP "Warchitects" and appearances all over Benelux, the young, Dutch thrashers Neckbreak Nation quickly rose to prominence in their region. This caught the attention of Dutch-based booking agency TMR Music Promotions (Hail of Bullets, Pestilence, Sinister), who soon signed with the band. Now it's 2014, and Neckbreak Nation is back with a vengeance in a new line-up consisting of drummer Ivo (also of Izegrim), guitarists Jelle and Pascal, bassist Angus and vocalist Sander - A solid pack of friends who has known each other for a long time.The making of the debut album Stroke of the Devil's Hour has been quite the ride. "We truly went places, tried different people and got the most out of it even though the budget was limited", drummer Ivo is stating. Pre-recordings started in their own studio, while the recording sessions took place in the Dutch Delta Beats Studio. Mix was done by Pascal Altena who also produced the EP and is well known in the Dutch scene, while the band took a totally different approach with the master, and went to Ivo Statinski - A former DJ and hip hop producer. Neckbreak Nation drummer Ivo explains:
"He has top of the line (analog) mastering equipment and he has an amazing ear for details. Even though the choice was unconventional, his master stood out next to a few others. It was clear for us to work with someone outside the box since he heard certain aspects in our music others wouldn't, mainly because of his musical background."
Neckbreak Nation has with Stroke of the Devil's Hour created an album that hits as a blunt force. The band has concocted a lethal brew of groove-ridden, melody-based and highly technical modern thrash that leaves the listener in want for more. Check out "Stating Equality" from the upcoming album right here: http://youtu.be/iYSYQEzTffE
NECKBREAK NATION - Stroke Of the Devil's Hour - Release: April 7th 2014
Tracklist
01. Endless
02. Detest the Faith
03. Beyond the Treachery
04. Interlude to Inception
05. Stating Equality
06. Evolve to Six
07. Scorching
08. Another Lie
09. Outcasts (feat. Leigh Chambers)
Line-up
Sander: Vocals
Jelle: Guitars
Pascal: Guitars
Ivo: Drums
Angus: Bass
Web: www.facebook.com/neckbreaknation / www.mightymusic.dk/neckbreak-nation
Source: Press Release
