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VANDALIZER release new EP 'Ride' today on Metal Assault Records

VANDALIZER release new EP 'Ride' today on Metal Assault Records


New music video for lead single "Time Can't Count" streaming now



New York City’s old-school punk, rock 'n roll and heavy metal hybrid VANDALIZER released their three-song EP Ride today on Metal Assault Records. Mixing 1980’s NWOBHM with the sounds of '70s Punk N’ Roll, Ride is one hell of a listen! Issued on cassette tape and on all digital platforms; Ride is available now in the format of your choice along with exclusive merchandise bundles at: vandalizer1.bandcamp.com.


Stream the official music video for album opener and lead single, "Time Can't Count": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlByhbuYtxE




Ride track listing:

1. Time Can't Count

2. Dream Hunter

3. A Ride Home


VANDALIZER first entered the scene with their debut EP New Curse in 2015, followed by the Desensitize EP in 2017. “Some people are kinda confused,” says Vandalizer mainspring Mike McWilliams. “‘Is it metal?’ It’s too punk to be metal, and it’s too metal to be punk. It’s kinda in the middle.”


The only reason anyone might scratch their head is if they know McWilliams’ past thumping bass guitar in old school punk bands ranging from Houston’s Teen Cool and Pure Rubbish to a stint in the U.S. Bombs in the ‘00s. But VANDALIZER’s New Wave Of British Heavy Metal throwback sound has now become his main focus, allowing his singing and guitar work to shine.


“I’ve never really done that before on any other albums,” he explains. “I’ve always been a songwriter and singer in pretty much every other band I’ve been in. But I’ve never been the frontman nor the guitar player. This is my first stab at songwriting/playing guitar/singing in a band.”


The newly released EP amply displays’ McWilliams’ well-honed chops on every instrument apart from drums, which are handled by Sacha Michaels. Tracks like “Dream Hunter” and “Time Can’t Count” are full-on riff assaults that spark memories of classic Judas Priest. The title track is also a standout; an atmospheric, keyboard-drenched power ballad that mostly seethes, before reaching an explosive chorus. Ride makes a notable and instantly satisfying impression as the first release from VANDALIZER on Metal Assault Records, while also leaving anticipation at an all time high for their full length album already confirmed to follow in early 2022.


“Ride is the perfect soundtrack music for blasting in your ‘81 Camaro as you and your buddies execute smokin’ burnouts and pass around the hash pipe.” - Tim Stegall, Alternative Press magazine


Ride by VANDALIZER is available now at vandalizer1.bandcamp.com.


VANDALIZER is:

Mike McWilliams: Vocals/Guitar

Stosh McMichael: Drums/Backup Vocals

Sam Harris: Bass/Backup Vocals


VANDALIZER online:

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