New Jersey thrash n’ roll devils HAMMER FIGHT will release their debut full-length album, Chug of War, on November 12 via Horror Gore Pain Death Productions.
Chug of War, which follows the band’s 2011 self-titled EP, was recorded by Bobby Torres at The Machine Shop in Belleville, NJ. Artwork for the album came from a collaboration between Hammer Fight bassist/vocalist Drew Murphy and Buz Hasson, tattoo artist and co-creator of the comic book The Living Corpse.
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Guitarist Todd Stern comments on Chug of War, “It’s something we’ve all been looking forward to putting out forever. A record that isn’t here to compete sonically with the current state of metal affairs. Rather than taking a crack at being the heaviest, the darkest, or the fastest… we aimed for a record that would serve as the catalyst that helps transform your boring day into a good fucking time. Listen loud, rock hard, and have FUN kids. That’s what counts most…” This initial release will be limited to only 500 copies. Pre-orders for the CD and a CD + t-shirt bundle are available from the band’s web store at hammerfight.bigcartel.com. Horror Gore Pain Death Productions is also offering pre-orders at this location. In support of Chug of War, Hammer Fight has announced the 10-date “Chug of Tour Volume 2” tour, which kicks off November 14 in Philadelphia. Dates are as follows: 11/14 – Philadelphia, PA – The M Room 11/15 – Richmond, VA – The Compound 11/16 – Chesapeake, VA – Rodger’s Sports Pub 11/17 – Raleigh, NC – Slim’s 11/18 – Nashville, TN – TBA 11/19 – Columbus, OH – The Shrunken Head 11/20 – Chicago, IL – Cobra Lounge 11/21 – Akron, OH – Annabelle’s Lounge 11/22 – Erie, PA – The Beer Mug 11/23 – Asbury Park, NJ – The Saint
“Chances are, they’ll steal your drink and fuck your girl…” – StereoKiller.com “This four piece of tattooed Jersey shore hooligans play a real aggro punk metal influenced highly by MOTORHEAD.” – Scumfeast Metal 666 “Only pussies don’t like this band.” – Some Really Smart Dude |
