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Artist......: Heretic
Album.......: Shape of Things to Come
Year........: 2026
Genre.......: Metal
Type........: Album
Label.......: Candlepower Records
Language....: English
Source......: WEB/FLAC (24bit)
Quality.....: 3316kbps / 96 kHz / Stereo
Tracks......: 12 tracks
Playtime....: 00:47:33
Size........: 1.10 GiB
R.Date......: 2026-07-24
S.Date......: 2026-07-24
Url.........: https://open.qobuz.com/album/q71bkoinqxaih
01. Shape of Things to Come 4:11
02. Up in Flames 3:05
03. Sins of the World 3:48
04. Dying Breed 2:57
05. Swinging Blindly 3:39
06. Enslaved 2:56
07. Reckoning 6:01
08. In My Way 3:41
09. Spill Blood 3:56
10. Divided We Fail 4:10
11. Sanctuary 4:04
12. Follow You Over the Edge 5:06
Long-running Southern California metallers HERETIC
releases a new album, "Shape Of Things To Come". The
12-song LP was produced by Steve Watson at Watson House
Studios in Pasadena, California and sees HERETIC taking
the band's songs to new levels, always in the pocket
with pure intensity and grit.
Since HERETIC's inception in the 1980s, Brian Korban has
remained steadfast with his blistering guitar hooks and
grooves, continuing to lead the group's collaborations.
Brian says: "When I started writing the record, I knew I
wanted to pay tribute to classic metal bands and early
HERETIC records. I made a conscious effort to create
songs with a wide spectrum of styles. You will hear
thrash, slow songs that end fast, an acoustic ballad and
medium-paced power riffs. I couldn't be more pleased
with the results."
HERETIC first made its mark with the single "Impulse" on
Metal Blade Records' "Metal Massacre VII", followed by
the acclaimed albums "Torture Knows No Boundary" and
"Breaking Point". After returning with "A Time Of
Crisis" (2012) and "A Game You Cannot Win" (2017),the
band's legacy was further celebrated in the 2023
documentary "Don't Turn Your Back - The Story Of
Heretic".
HERETIC's current lineup consists of Brian Korban
(guitar),Angelo Espino (bass),Stewart Fujinami
(guitar),Julian Mendez (vocals) and Sean Scott McCormick
(drums).
Watson says: "Tracking and producing HERETIC's 'Shape Of
Things To Come' was an honor and a lot of fun.
"We wanted to capture the band's live power while giving
these songs the production they deserve.
"As a HERETIC fan, I couldn't love these songs more. As
a friend, I'm proud of each of them, and as producer, I
hope this album connects with listeners the way it
touched me.
"With 'Shape Of Things To Come', HERETIC takes a stand
that they are, more than ever, a heavy metal band to be
reckoned with."
Founded by hard rock veterans, Candlepower Records, a
division of ElectraCast Media, is built by musicians for
musicians. Label chief Diego Negrete, a Hollywood
production veteran, is a three-time Primetime Emmy
Certificate recipient with more than 40 years of
television experience, including "American Idol", "The
Voice" and "Dancing With The Stars". Production is
overseen by Bill Metoyer, former VP of Metal Blade
Records and legendary producer/engineer whose credits
include SLAYER, D.R.I., FATES WARNING and DARK ANGEL.
HERETIC, formed in 1985 in Los Angeles, California,
released an EP, "Torture Knows No Boundary" (1986),and a
full-length, "Breaking Point" (1988),through Metal Blade
Records before disbanding. The "Breaking Point" album
was issued shortly before singer Mike Howe left the band
to join METAL CHURCH. Later on, the founding member,
songwriter and guitarist Brian Korban, together with
bassist Dennis O'Hara, formed REVEREND, which featured
the vocal talents of the late David Wayne (METAL
CHURCH). In 2011 Brian Korban reformed HERETIC,
recruiting Julian Mendez, the vocalist who sang on the
band's first EP. Soon they were joined by several
seasoned musicians, including bassist Angelo Espino
(BITCH, REVEREND, HIRAX, ANGER AS ART, UNCLE SLAM).
Not to be confused with other bands with same name.
https://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Heretic/1221