Texas metal titans Ignitor have released the official video for "Shattered Crosses," a track from new album, Horns And Hammers.
"Shattered Crosses is one of my favorite tunes on the new record," says vocalist Jason McMaster, "and I could not be happier with the result of the writing and tone of the song. The lyrics are about the war efforts, the church efforts, and how governments send people off to war, seemingly only as a confusing way to make dealings of loss for big money."
McMaster goes on to state that "the video is a step up in production from what we've done previously, including bigger cameras, a bigger venue, etc., which allowed us to really get the point across. We are a traditional heavy metal band and we want people to see and hear; we aren't trying to rearrange or reinvent anything. It is straight-away classic metal and the video shows the world that intent."
The video features camera work and visual production by PennyRock Productions. Budro Partida and the crew of PennyRock are quickly becoming nationally known for the company's full feature documentary film, Bloody and Bruised - The Untold Story of the Back Room." The Back Room is a now defunct Rock and Metal venue in Austin, TX, which spawned a scene that attracted and hosted worldwide touring acts for over 30 years. The stories told in the film are legendary, as local bands were discovered there and lifelong relationships made. Needless to say, the band is extremely proud to have had PennyRock produce the video.
Guitarist Robert Williams explains that “Ignitor has traditionally done all of our music videos in-house. So it was an incredible experience to work with director Budro Partida and his fantastic crew at PennyRock Productions. They were total pros and I’m really happy with the way the 'Shattered Crosses' video came out.”
"I’m a metal fan, so I was thrilled for the opportunity to work with a band the caliber of Ignitor," adds Partida. “Going into the shoot I knew that the visual tone of the video should be red-hot to match the ferocity of the song. I wanted the viewer to get a sun burn.”
The U.S. version of Horns And Hammers adds the ripping cover of Saxon’s classic “Machine Gun,” featuring guest vocalist Marc Lopes (Metal Church, Ross the Boss, Let Us Prey) and guest guitarist Ross “The Boss” Friedman (Manowar, The Dictators, Ross the Boss). The European version of Horns and Hammers features a live performance of Ignitor's 2020 track, “Hell Shall Be Your Home.”
Horns And Hammers is be available on Bandcamp via Metal on Metal Records, and in the United States on Revolt Vinyl Records. Revolt Vinyl Records will make it available on CD and vinyl.
Expect nothing less than a top-notch mix of US power metal with classic heavy metal and NWOBHM influences, with distinct style and arrangements on the same level as, if not higher than on their last album. It's simply a must-hear for all fans of '80s metal, and in particular of bands such as Attacker, Dio, Riot, Saxon, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Accept, Jag Panzer and Raven."
"Robert (Williams, guitars) brought a ton of songs and riff ideas to the table and Billy (Dansfiell, bass) had some great ideas that blossomed into full-blown songs", the band's founder and guitarist Stuart "Batlord" Laurence said. "Once we started jamming with Pat's pummeling backbeat, we knew we had something special."
"As the arrangements started coming together, I found myself completely immersed and inspired to come up with the lyrical themes and characters to carry the songs to completion", Ignitor's vocalist Jason McMaster added. "I'm really proud of the band's individual and collective contributions, and I think we all agree that 'Horns and Hammers' is a triumph by any measure."
"The cover art was painted by Claudio Bergamin and depicts a weathered warrior in a brief moment of repose after a battle. It resembles the plight of true metal warriors like Ignitor, who strive to inject both power and passion into their craft with every performance, keeping the flames of heavy metal stoked and smoldering for the gathered masses."
Tracklisting:
“Horns And Hammers”
“Imperial Bloodlines”
“Dark Horse”
“Cyber Crush”
“Shattered Crosses”
“Taking Up With Serpents”
“Ferocious The Martyrs”
“Suicide Anthem”
“Chaos Maximus Eternal”
“Terminus”
“Hell Shall Be Your Home” (Live / bonus track)
"Machine Gun" (Saxon cover):
“Imperial Bloodlines”:
“Ferocious The Martyrs”:
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