Longstanding Brazilian death / thrash metal trio CLAUSTROFOBIA has signed with Metal Assault Records for a two-album deal. Formed in 1994 by brothers Marcus and Caio D’Angelo, the band boasts of a career spanning nearly three decades, a discography comprising six full-length albums and a DVD release, a multitude of international tours, high-profile live performances sharing stages with the likes of Iron Maiden, Slayer and Anthrax … and countless fans all over the world.
Now headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, CLAUSTROFOBIA has completed their seventh full-length studio album. Produced by Adair Daufembach and CLAUSTROFOBIA, and recorded, mixed and mastered by Adair Daufembach in August 2020 at Northwood Sound Studio in Los Angeles, ‘Unleeched’, which will be released by Metal Assault Records on March 11 2022 on digital and physical formats.
The album’s lead single, “Neuro Massacre” premieres on November 5 along with a music video. To coincide with the single + video premiere, pre-orders for the new album will be launched on November 5, on claustrofobia.bandcamp.com.
“f you’re looking for a song that flies through its runtime at the speed of light, and with both the riffs and aggression to match that intensity, then you’re going to love this”. – Greg Kennelty, Metal injection.
More about Claustrofobia:
Founded and led by the D’Angelo brothers, fiercely independent since 1994, CLAUSTROFOBIA acts with the same respect and attitude in the dirtiest underground clubs or on today’s biggest stages.
Their unmistakable energy and authenticity has won them countless fans throughout Brazil, South America, Europe and the United States. It is no surprise that they shared the stage with Metal royalty Iron Maiden, Slayer, Anthrax, among others.
In 2019, they returned to Brazil for a historic show at Rock in Rio, at the request of Brazilian fans, through a nationwide petition. The band was also invited by Slayer to open for their final show in São Paulo.
“Building a cult is one of those things that’s easy in theory but tough in practice. Or it is, anyway, if you’re not Claustrofobia — a Brazilian death metal-tinged trad-thrash ultra-power trio that will have you head banging your way into the fold via the new Caio D`Angelo-helmed video for the soul-stirring, killer anthem ‘Riff Cult'” – Shawn Macomber, Decibel Magazine, December 2020
‘Unleeched’ track listing:
1. Stronger than Faith (4:10)
2. The Encrypted (3:56)
3. Neuro Massacre (2:56)
4. Psychosapiens (3:12)
5. Corrupted Self – feat. Marc Rizzo (ex-Soulfly / Cavalera Conspiracy) (3:36)
6. Unleeched (3:36)
7. Snake Head (4:20)
8. Crawling back to yourself (3:30)
9. 2020 (March to Glory) (4:20)
Claustrofobia is:
Marcus D’Angelo – Vocalist and Guitarist
Caio D’Angelo – Drums and Effects
Rafael Yamada – Bass and backing vocals
Photo: Courtney Ware
Artwork: Alcides Burn
Produced by Adair Daufembach and Claustrofobia
Recorded, mixed and mastered by Adair Daufembach in August 2020 at Northwood Sound Studio in Los Angeles / CA.
Video Productor: Claustrofobia and Swamp Loco LLC
Video Director and Editor: Caio D`Angelo
For more on CLAUSTROFOBIA visit the band’s oficial SITE, INSTAGRAM, FACEBOOK and YOUTUBE
