Today, GuitarWorld.com presents the exclusive premiere of "Tearing Into Hell," a new song by Bay Area thrash metallers Hatchet.
The track is from the band's new album, Fear Beyond Lunacy, which will be released October 30 via The End Records/ADA.
"'Tearing Into Hell' is a song for the evil of this world," says Julz Ramo, Hatchet's founding member, vocalist and lead guitarist.
"I have a strong fascination with serial killers, the type that build up a huge body count over their 'career' as a killer. It's basically about someone who doesn't just go to hell or want to, but one who does so many heinous things that they make a grand entrance into hell. They essentially tear into hell and make it their domain...sounds like fun."
The band are also on tour through November 10, and you can see all their dates below.
"Being a thrash band, you always have that hardcore punk influence somewhere in your sound, and it will be exciting to play to more of that crowd," Ramo adds. "We will be hitting some new territories this time around as well. Look forward to seeing the Hatchet Legions in full force!"
Fear Beyond Lunacy is available for preorder on iTunes as part of exclusive bundles through The Omega Order.
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Hatchet on Tour:
Oct 22 -- Vanguard; Tulsa, OK
Oct 23 -- Korova; San Antonio, TX
Oct 24 -- Del Rio Civic Center; Del Rio, TX ***
Oct 25 -- Cine El Rey; McAllen, TX ***
Oct 26 -- Beershakers; Corpus Christi, TX***
Oct 27 -- Stubbs Jr.; Austin, TX***
Oct 28 -- Jake's; Lubbock, TX ***
Oct 29 -- Trees; Dallas, TX ***
Oct 30 -- 18th St.; San Leon, TX ***
Oct 31 -- BFE Club; Houston, TX
Nov 2 -- Blue Max; Midland, TX ***
Nov 3 -- Mesa Music Hall; El Paso, TX ***
Nov 4 -- Juggernaut - Gallup, NM
Nov 6 -- Club Red - Mesa, AZ w/Krigblast
Nov 7 -- Elk's Lodge - San Bernardino, CA w/Fog of War
Nov 8 -- Doll Hut - Anaheim, CA w/Fog of War
Nov 9 -- SLO Brewing - San Luis Obispo w/Doyle
Nov 10 -- Loaded - Hollywood. CA w/Fog of War
Nov 11 -- Ozzy's Sports Bar - Fresno, CA w/Fog of War
Nov 13 -- Thee Parkside - San Francisco, CA w/Fog of War
*Lich King only | **Solo show | ***with Calabrese | +with Fog Of War
Damian is Editor-in-Chief of Guitar World magazine. In past lives, he was GW’s managing editor and online managing editor. He's written liner notes for major-label releases, including Stevie Ray Vaughan's 'The Complete Epic Recordings Collection' (Sony Legacy) and has interviewed everyone from Yngwie Malmsteen to Kevin Bacon (with a few memorable Eric Clapton chats thrown into the mix). Damian, a former member of Brooklyn's The Gas House Gorillas, was the sole guitarist in Mister Neutron, a trio that toured the U.S. and released three albums. He now plays in two NYC-area bands.
