Band Line Up 2015

heavyweight, Anihilated are one of the very first thrash bands in the rich metal history of the U.K.

Formed in 1981 Anihilated quickly gained a reputation as one of the hardest working live bands on

the circuit sharing the stage with their peers in such bands as Onslaught, Virus, Death Angel,

Sabbat and Xentrix and also giving a leg up to the younger bands following them (a fresh faced

Napalm Death were one particular support band that springs to mind).

Always a live band, Anihilated spent more time on the road than most and let their shows do the

talking, waiting until 1984 to record the now highly sought after ‘Speedwell Sessions’ closely

followed by the renowned 'Path To Destruction' EP. Raw, energetic, an exploration into the realms

of metal punk, it grabbed attention and the EP completely sold out, even knocking Madonna off the

number one spot in the East of England record charts.

Bucking the trend of other bands in the scene Anihilated stayed firmly with their punk roots lyrically

opting to tell the tales of injustice and horror from the real world rather than the satanic clichés

adopted by many metal bands of the time.

As their popularity grew they went on to feature heavily in fanzines and magazines worldwide and

became a cult band of sorts.

The debut full length, 1988's 'Created In Hate', was described in Metal Forces Magazine as "the

most important UK Thrash Metal release to date’. It was raw compared to more polished bands of

the time but it had something that captured the imagination. The band spent the next year out on

the road before returning to the studio to record 'The Ultimate Desecration". Later described by

Marquee Records, to be "one of the finest UK Thrash Metal releases ever”

In a story all too familiar the band were caught up in the early 90’s industry turmoil as major labels

bought the independents and then tried to figure out what to do with the newly acquired roster they didn’t understand. Anihilated disbanded at this point and the story could have easily ended there.

With the advent of the internet and the worldwide access to easy media the next few years seemed

to reinforce the cult status of the band with countless re-releases of their back catalogue in Japan,

China and Brazil. The renewed interest led to the band getting back together and picking up

exactly where they left off.

2010’s 'Scorched Earth Policy' was hailed as "THE come back album of the year" and received

superb reviews. Anihilated went on to play festivals on the European mainland and a number of

carefully selected UK shows. They were filmed for a new documentary about UK thrash and

featured in highly acclaimed British music author, Ian Glasper's book "Trapped in a Scene" about

the history of British Hardcore.

With no sign of stopping Anihilated followed ‘Scorched Earth Policy’ with 2013’s ‘iDeviant’ gaining

more momentum, more acclaim and more fans along the way although losing their long time

guitarist Mark Beuchet.

Wasting no time in completing the lineup original members Bod (drums) and Si (bass and lead

vocal) along with long time guitarist Todd (lead) recruited Danny B (guitar) of South American metal

titans Criminal and cult death metal pioneers Pentagram Chile.

They immediately got back to doing what they do best headlining Beermageddon Festival and

performing at the now legendary Hammerfest in the U.K.

As 2015 rolled in Anihilated entered the studio and recorded their latest album ANTI SOCIAL

ENGINEERING. Released this April it has so far seen a great response from fans and critics alike

and is as pure a statement of who Anihilated are as anything from their 30 plus year career.

Also in 2015 the band has already confirmed festival appearances in England Scotland and Spain

and a European/UK headline tour in May.

If you want to see the very best in original early 80’s thrash, as unrelenting and pummelling today

as it was in 1981 then look no further than Anihilated. This thrash juggernaut is showing no sign of

stopping for anyone.

"Anihilated are thrilled to be performing at the hallowed Bloodstock Festival in 2015. We will be bringing a full on thrash assault to your eardrums so you better be ready. We know we are!"