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SPOTLIGHT ON INFRARED

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If Infrared sound like classic thrash metal, that’s because they are! And rightfully so since they were making music as teenagers in the mid to late 80s back when the Big 4 (Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, Anthrax) were just becoming famous. They literally lived and breathed that scene as it was happening and garnered national attention in Canada through their song and video for Thoughts Caught (in Between).

Then....life happened and members took different paths and the music, that was hot in the underground metal scene and loved by demo tape traders near and far, went dormant for 27 years! In 2014 Infrared reunited with 3 of the original 4 members (Kirk, Armin, and Alain), and since original bassist Shawn Thompson had moved to Miami, they recruited Mike Forbes. They worked hard to release their first full length album, No Peace, featuring songs written all those years ago. 2018 saw Infrared release their sophomore album, Saviours, featuring 8 new songs coming in at just over 50 minutes of music! That was followed up by their 2019 EP, Back to the Warehouse featuring the last of their 80's written songs and released as a bridge to their next full length album. In 2021, Infrared released From the Black Swamp, which is now followed up by their latest release in 2024, Manifestation. The album features 12 songs of hard hitting and emotionally charged themes, including manipulation, addiction, and blissfully ignorant societies that are in decline if they don't heed the warnings.

With several high profile concerts under their belts including opening for Anvil, Sacrifice, Razor, Venom Inc., Dirkschneider, Flotsam and Jetsam, DBC, Exciter, and Atrophy, Infrared raises their horns and look forward to getting out there to meet and befriend metal lovers everywhere!

Kirk Gidley (Guitar and Backing Vox)
Alain Groulx (Drums and Backing Vox)
Mike Forbes (Bass and Backing Vox)
Armin Kamal (Guitar and Lead Vox)

“Infrared has patiently waited to release this barn burner of an album, Manifestation. With life as busy as it is and some life challenges plaguing the band, the release has been delayed a few times. The band jokes, “This is the longest we have sat on a finished album.” With determination, they ramped up and filmed four videos and did all it took to put together what the fans wanted, new classic thrash metal with a modern feel. The band has taken inventory and assessed their back catalog and looked to see what they could improve on. That exercise gives you straight to the point songs that are high in energy and aggression all while staying true to the classic thrash sound.” – Infrared