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Canadian metal legend, the mighty THOR, returns with Thunderstryke II, which will be released on February 1st via Rock Saviour Records (Part I was released by Rock Saviour Records in 2012).

The new album that includes both new and old but unreleased re-arranged tracks from the '70s and early '80s. Songs like 'Megaton Man Returns', 'We Live To Rock Again', 'Back For Blood' or 'When The Hammer Falls' surely will be well received by all fans of the classic and unique Thor style.

Rock Saviour Records recently released a limited 7" single titled 'Energy' - the title track (taken from the Thunderstryke II album) is coupled with two non-album tracks: 'Kings Of Muscle Rock' and 'Storm Warning'. The EP is limited to 555 copies.

After a year that saw a deluxe reissue of his career-launching 1983 album Unchained as well as seeing his life’s story retold in the documentary film I Am Thor, which has been picking up awards at such prestigious film festivals as Slamdance and Fantasia Fest, metal legend Jon Mikl Thor is capping off one of the biggest years of his career with the release of his newest studio album Metal Avenger on October 30th.

Joining the metal savior on this epic recording is a slew of luminaries from both the rock and punk worlds including powerhouse vocalist Henry Rollins, Motörhead guitarist Fast Eddie Clarke, Dead Boy Cheetah Chrome, Twister Sister axeman Jay Jay French, Christian Death guitarist Rikk Agnew, D.O.A.’s own Joey Shithead plus Ritchy Stotts of Plasmatics, Betsy Bitch and many others. The album will be available on both CD as well as a limited edition “blood red” vinyl pressing courtesy of Deadline Music.

“This is my most ambitious and best album in the history of my career,” Thor states boldly. Reteaming with producers Bruce Duff (Twisted Roots) and Frank Meyer (Streetwalkin’ Cheetahs), the group began writing new material and “came up with the concept of the Metal Avenger whereby each song represents Thor’s quest to overcome the overlords of the planet Psykon and free the slaves on the master ship. There is adventure, intrigue and love in the lyrics and story. But most of all there is strength in the music. These songs are HEAVY yet melodic.”

Recording took place at Kitten Robot studios with engineer Paul Roessler (The Screamers, 45 Grave) behind the board. Speaking of his guest performers, Thor offers, “I was very fortunate to perform with these incredible musicians who are each superhero characters in their own right. With my Comrades of Metal, I feel more powerful than ever!”

Check out the “Metal Avenger” video below.





“Out Of Control” feat. Jussi Lehtisalo (Circle)
“Metal Avenger” feat. Fast Eddie Clarke (Motörhead)
“Kings Of Thunder And Lightning” feat. Scott Carlson (Repulsion)
“Master Of Revenge” feat. Henry Rollins (Black Flag)
“Destruct” feat. Brian Forsythe (Kix)
“The Hammer” feat. Jay Jay French (Twisted Sister)
“Taste Of Victory” feat. Betsy Bitch (Bitch) & Rikk Agnew (Christian Death)
“Heavy Load”
“Legions Of The Psykon World” feat. Jack Starr (Virgin Steele)
“Drive” feat. Cheetah Chrome (The Dead Boys)
“Stars Upon Stars” feat. Betsy Bitch (Bitch)
“T.H.O.R.” feat. Joey Shithead (D.O.A.)
“Atomic Man” feat. Peter Stjärnvind (Krux)
“Wings Of Destiny” feat. Niklas Stålvind (Wolf)
“Law Of The Universe”

Metal legend Thor reclaims the classic metal throne with a brand new studio album of 12 original songs that will get your blood pumping and leave your ears ringing.

Titled Beyond The Pain Barrier, Thor’s new album will be released on August 4th to coincide with his performance at the Porispere Festival in Finland. Thor will be hitting the road in support of the release, kicking off at a major metal festival in Finland in August followed by a 30-date tour of North America.

Says Thor, “I had the opportunity to work with young musician/songwriters on this record. Guitarist John Leibel and Ted Jedlicki know the metal sound of today. With my classic riffs and melodies combined with their modern metal songwriting and performing, we made a killer sounding album.”

A new documentary film called Return Of The Thunderhawk (a sequel to the well-received I Am Thor film) is scheduled for release later this year. Watch the premiere of Thor’s new video, “The Calling”, featuring footage from the Return Of The Thunderhawk documentary, below.

Says Thor, “I feel this is the sequel to the Metal Avenger album. The story continues with very powerful yet melodic tunes.”

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16 juil. 2021, 23:04

Pas mal ce morceau y a du beau monde, le mighty Thor va t’il sortir le disque du millénaire? 🥳