Havok

成立于2004年2月，Havok就像一座鞭擊金屬發(fā)電廠輸出不竭的能源。由科羅拉多為起點(diǎn)，陸續(xù)征服來自世界各地成千上萬的球迷。陣容包括主唱兼吉他手David Sanchez，主奏吉他手Shawn Chavez，鼓手Ryan Bloom（現(xiàn)已離團(tuán)）和貝斯手Jesse de Los Santos。融合猛烈快速的吉他連復(fù)段、機(jī)關(guān)槍式的快鼓、經(jīng)典老式的貝斯聲線，及硬漢式的強(qiáng)力燒嗓主唱；Havok繼承了這種有如*砍劈喉頭*般的必殺樂風(fēng)。 
雖然四處遍布著自詡為鞭金樂團(tuán)；實(shí)則僅是趁鞭金覺醒風(fēng)潮，搭復(fù)古之便車的團(tuán)體。 Havok音樂上細(xì)膩且對(duì)味編曲外，導(dǎo)入更多扎實(shí)卻又不過份花俏技巧的演奏技巧。像印記般烙出個(gè)人特色，如鶴立雞群引人注目；同時(shí)還保有了暢快聽覺感受。隨著兩張自制的『Murder By Metal』及『PWN 'Em All』迷你專輯暢銷，聽眾群跨出地域界線。不斷攀升樂迷人數(shù)，開始引來輿論界與唱片公司的注意。 Havok的現(xiàn)場(chǎng)演出正是使其躍上臺(tái)面的關(guān)鍵。無止盡的能量由他們精純的體力不停遞出，臺(tái)下觀眾隨著節(jié)拍點(diǎn)頭如搗蒜 
陸續(xù)已有不少樂評(píng)將他們的名字與80年代鞭團(tuán)先鋒相提并論。玩起Thrash Metal，他們沒有照本宣科的清澀感，取而代之是自有獨(dú)到的詮釋。這正是延續(xù)鞭金風(fēng)潮所迫切需要的新元素。 
09年初，Candlelight發(fā)布正式新聞稿證實(shí)與丹佛鞭團(tuán)Havok簽約的消息。 Candlelight Records早年以發(fā)行北歐黑金屬揚(yáng)名；近年更積極拓展北美的音樂版圖。繼Abigail Williams、Obituary、Absu、Averse Sefira、The Living Fields、Sourvein等成名樂團(tuán)陸續(xù)加入。該英國金屬廠相中Havok，成為旗下北美鞭團(tuán)的重要布局 
專輯由主唱/吉他手David Sanchez于Dirty D錄音室制作完成。混音后制則交由Motaland Studio的錄音工程師Bart McCrorey。 『Havok – Burn』更是Candlelight擴(kuò)張版圖的重點(diǎn)發(fā)行。
HAVOK the thrash metal powerhouse reigning from Colorado formed in 2004. After two self-released albums, the band caught the attention of England’s Candlelight Records. Burn was released in early spring of 2009. Incorporating blisteringly fast guitar riffs, machine-like drumming, groovy bass lines, searing leads, and hard-hitting vocals, HAVOK is able to maintain that *punch-you-in-the-throat* style of music. Fast forward to 2011 and the Denver-based thrashers return with their second album. The band turns the heat up with new thrash anthems. Time Is Up immediately showcases the band’s highly skilled musicianship.Blistering guitar work once again highlights the album. Song standouts include album opener “Prepare for Attack,” “Fatal Intervention,” “Covering Fire,” and“Scumbag in Disguise.”
Although there are many other thrash bands out there, there is one thing that sets HAVOK apart from the others. This band puts their own stamp on the genre by employing a more technical side of music, while maintaining the feel. HAVOK’s live show is where the band really catches peoples’ attention, with their non-stop energy level and their ability to get the audience involved. They are a must-see for any fan of live music! HAVOK has received tons of positive feedback for their efforts to make thrash a mainstay in modern music: and they will continue to spread the intensity until they decide the job is done! Given their talent, determination, and constantly growing fan base, HAVOK is destined to become a mainstay in this scene!