Article By: Pat ‘Riot’ Whitaker ‡ Edited By: Leanne Ridgeway
Old school thrash metal legends HIRAX have just announced they will embark upon a European tour this August.
Citizens within The Olde Country will get the opportunity to experience one of U.S. metal’s most incredible acts when HIRAX invades the continent just short of two months from now. Katon W. De Pena (lead vocals), Lance Harrison (lead guitars), Steve Harrison (bass), and Mike Vega (drums) are sure to deliver the intensity like no other.
April saw the release F.O.A.D. Records release of ‘Born In The Streets 1983/1984‘, a compilation of HIRAX demos and rarities [INFO].
Catch HIRAX in Europe on these dates, including festival appearances at Leyandes Del Rock Fest, Brutal Assault, Leperfest, Frantic Festival, Kaltenbach Open Air, and more.
HIRAX EU. Tour 2018:
Thu 09.08 – Alicante (SPA) Leyandes Del Rock Fest
Fri 10.08 – Hamburg (GER) Hafenklang
Sat 11.08 – Jaromer (CZE) Brutal Assault
Sun 12.08 – Ypres (BEL) Leperfest
Mon 13.08 – Mannheim (GER) MS Connexion Complex W/ Warbringer
Fri 17.08 – Abruzzo (ITA) Frantic Fest
Sat 18.08 – Parma (ITA) MU Club
Sun 19.08 – Nice (FRA) Altherax Music
Mon 20.08 – Toulouse (FRA) L’usine à musique
Tue 21.08 – Montpellier (FRA) Secret Place
Wed 22.08 – Lyon (FRA) Rock N Eat
Thu 23.08 – Aaburg (SUI) Musigburg
Fri 24.08 – Spital am Semmering (AUS) Kaltenbach Open Air
Sat 25.08 – Banska Bystrica (SVK) Rock klub Tartaros
Sun 26.08 – Dresden (GER) Chemiefabrik Dresden (Chemo)