January 24, 2025, marks the scorching debut of ON FIRE’s Bite The Blade, released via the legendary Witches Brew Records. This relentless Power/Speed Metal powerhouse combines raw intensity with melodic finesse, delivering soaring vocals, shredding neoclassical guitar leads, thunderous double kicks, and aggressive yet intricate riffing.
The band’s lineup features heavy metal veterans:
Jo Steel (ICE WAR, DEVIL CROSS) on bass,
Cara McCutchen (MORTILLERY, NAITAKA) on vocals,
Jeff on guitar, and
Alex Rossi (KONQUEST) on drums.
Together, they channel the fiery spirit of old-school metal into a modern, high-octane sound guaranteed to captivate fans of Helloween, Running Wild, Blind Guardian, X Japan, and Randy Uchida Group.
The Story Behind ON FIRE
ON FIRE began in late 2022 with a simple yet electrifying idea: Jo Steel shared images of mid-80s Japanese metal bands like DEMENTIA, PROWLER, and CROWLEY, accompanied by the message, “Looking to start a band that looks like this.” The concept drew the attention of Cara McCutchen, whose experience in MORTILLERY and NAITAKA brought undeniable power to the lineup.
After a series of lineup changes, guitarist Jeff and Italian drummer Alex Rossi (KONQUEST) completed the roster, infusing ON FIRE with their own dynamic energy. Recorded and refined through 2024, Bite The Blade stands as a testament to their dedication and passion for creating fast-paced, raw Power/Speed Metal.
What to Expect
Bite The Blade captures the essence of metal’s golden age, blending the aesthetics of Japanese Visual Kei with influences from iconic bands like Prowler, Attack, and Blind Guardian. Fans can expect a relentless assault of shredding guitars, melodic precision, and commanding vocals, all wrapped in a blazing atmosphere of unbridled metal energy.
Release Date: January 24, 2025
Label: Witches Brew Records
For fans of high-octane metal and timeless anthems, Bite The Blade is a must-listen debut that will set your speakers ablaze. Pre-orders and additional details are available now at Witches Brew Records’ official website.
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