Heathen "Lifetime in Hell Digisleeve CD"

Bay Area Thrash Legends HEATHEN Make Long-Awaited Return with Lifetime in Hell

Emerging from the primordial ooze bubbling in the Bay Area, HEATHEN stands as one of the most important names in thrash metal. With genre-defining albums like Breaking the Silence and Victims of Deception, the California legends spread the gospel far and wide, earning regular airplay on MTV’s Headbangers Ball and touring regularly with fellow metal heroes Megadeth, King Diamond, Sepultura, and Metal Church. The band went into hibernation in the mid-90s, but they could not be contained; remaining tactical and purposeful, the band crafted two opuses: 2009’s Evolution of Chaos and, most recently, 2020’s Empire of the Blind. Now refreshed, refurbished, and reborn, HEATHEN offers Lifetime in Hell, a cataclysmic collection of chaotic catharsis; long live thrash metal. 

Mixing surgical precision with head-turning speed in the most glorious of ways, Lifetime in Hell sees the California legends firing on all cylinders. Produced by Zeuss at Planet Z (known for his work with 3 Inches of Blood, Municipal Waste, Hatebreed, and Shadows Fall, amongst others), it's a fresh and vibrant album. Storming forward with galloping solos, soaring vocals, and battering ram percussion, the lead single “Escapegoat” has its roots firmly planted in the glory days of '80s thrash, yet laced with a modern flair. With interlocking guitar harmonies, soaring melodies, and unrelenting drums, “Goddess of the Light” sees a band forcefully driven, crafting yet another anthem for the ages. “Glass House” features all the best of their unique blend of NWOTHM with thrash textures, making for an equally anthemic and exhilarating listen. Brooding, plodding, and cataclysmic, “Lifetime in Hell” trudges methodically with cinematic grandeur. Kragen Lum and Kyle Edissi’s guitars are the stars on this track, adorning ornate harmonies and crushing chugs, with frontman David White’s voice commanding listeners with soaring gravitas and gripping drama. ""The Bitter End"" opens with ominous tones before evolving into a full-blown anthem that will detonate circle pits. Lifetime in Hell is thrash at its finest, providing a great starting point for new listeners and a reflective victory lap for those lucky enough to follow HEATHEN from the beginning. 

In support of Lifetime in Hell, HEATHEN will embark on two expansive tours. First, they will support fellow thrash legends FORBIDDEN’s conquest of North America alongside Void in October of 2026, before setting sail for a European campaign supporting Evil Invaders alongside Exhorder and newcomers/labelmates Warfield. These are must-attends for all who own Chuck Taylors and battle vests, so find your bullet belt and get in the pit!

Tracklist:
01    One Last Mistake    
02    Escapegoat    
03    Glass House (feat. Jeff Loomis)
04    Sanity Charade    
05    Lifetime in Hell    
06    Goddess of the Light    
07    Demons Making Trophies of Men    
08    The Bitter End    
09    Darkness Bleeds    
10    Respite for the Damned    
11    Exit Strategy (feat. Lee Altus)

Release date: February 19, 2027