Colonel Blast

History

Formed in the bitter landscape of the north-west of England in 2008, Colonel Blast have spent two years perfecting their aggressive sound and earning a reputation for their ferocious live act, supporting acts such as Ted Maul and Amputated. Combining the raw aggression of death metal with elements of black metal and the confrontational attitude of hardcore, the band cites its inspiration in bands such as Converge, Carcass and Cryptopsy. In 2010 Colonel Blast's line up has evolved with the introduction of Hecate Enthroned guitarist Andy Milnes, taking their sound to a previously unimaginable level of heaviness.

Their debut album 'For the Greater Good' is a crushing slab of heavy music with an intelligent awareness that touches on subjects important to everyone: culture, society, obsession, life, love and hope for change. As singer Matt Bolton explains, "while the record isn't a concept album, there is a theme: which is disgust and frustration at what Britain and the world have become. Humanity is gradually destroying itself by corroding the minds of youth with reality TV and fascination with celebrities."

(source: Union Black Records, Feb 2010)