Power Trip (band)
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Origin | Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
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Years active | 2008–present |
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Website | powertripsl |
Power Trip is an American thrash metal band formed in Dallas, Texas in 2008. Their sound has been described by critics as thrash metal[1] and hardcore punk,[1][2][3] as well as simply crossover thrash.[4] Power Trip's current lineup consists of Riley Gale (vocals), Chris Ulsh (drums), Chris Whetzel (bass), Blake "Rossover" Ibanez (guitar), and Nick Stewart (guitar).[1]
In 2013, the band signed with the Southern Lord Records label and released their first studio album, Manifest Decimation.[1] Their second album, Nightmare Logic, was released in 2017 to critical acclaim.[5] In 2018, the album Opening Fire: 2008–2014 was released as a way to compile their extra tracks.[6] Power Trip is currently working on their third album.[7]
Power Trip has toured or played selected shows with many notable acts such as Ozzy Osbourne, D.R.I., Napalm Death, Testament, Exodus, Anthrax, Suicidal Tendencies, Carcass, Cannibal Corpse, Obituary, Opeth, Lamb of God, Hatebreed, Municipal Waste, Five Finger Death Punch, The Damned, Vio-lence, High on Fire, Sheer Mag, Trivium, Kreator, Danzig, Brujeria, Toxic Holocaust, The Black Dahlia Murder, Warbringer, Death Angel, Pig Destroyer, Misery Index, Immolation, Abnormality and Job for a Cowboy.[8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21]
Discography
Studio albums
Year | Album details |
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2013 | Manifest Decimation
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2017 | Nightmare Logic
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Compilation albums
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2018 | Opening Fire: 2008–2014
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Singles
Year | Name | Album |
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2016 | Split | Single release |
"Firing Squad" | Nightmare Logic | |
2017 | "Executioner's Tax (Swing of the Axe)" | |
"Nightmare Logic" | ||
2018 | "Hornet's Nest"[22] | Adult Swim Singles Collection |
EPs
Year | EP details |
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2009 | Armageddon Blues
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2011 | Power Trip
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References
- ^ a b c d Jurek, Thom. "Power Trip". AllMusic. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
- ^ Shepherd, Sam. "Power Trip – Nightmare Logic". musicOMH. OMH. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
- ^ Brown, Louise. "Power Trip". The Quietus. TheQuietus.com. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
- ^ Pessaro, Fred. "Power Trip: A Day In The Life Of The Crossover-Thrash Juggernaut". Revolver Magazine. Retrieved May 6, 2018.
- ^ "NIGHTMARE LOGIC by Power Trip". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
- ^ Kennelty, Greg. "POWER TRIP Streams Early Material Compilation Opening Fire: 2008-2014". Metal Injection. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
- ^ Kennelty, Greg. "POWER TRIP Working On A New Album This Week". Metal Injection. Retrieved December 14, 2019.
- ^ "POWER TRIP Signs With SOUTHERN LORD". Blabbermouth. Retrieved December 19, 2019.
- ^ "ANTHRAX, HATEBREED, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES Confirmed For NEW ENGLAND METAL & HARDCORE FESTIVAL". Blabbermouth. Retrieved December 19, 2019.
- ^ "D.R.I. & Job For A Cowboy Added To New England Metal & Hardcore Festival Lineup". Metal Assault. Retrieved December 19, 2019.
- ^ "THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER And NAPALM DEATH Announce U.S. Co-Headlining Tour". Blabbermouth. Retrieved December 19, 2019.
- ^ "NAPALM DEATH To Tour Europe With BRUJERIA, POWER TRIP". Blabbermouth. Retrieved December 19, 2019.
- ^ "NINE INCH NAILS, OZZY OSBOURNE, A PERFECT CIRCLE Set For AFTERSHOCK Festival". Blabbermouth. Retrieved December 19, 2019.
- ^ "OBITUARY And EXODUS To Join Forces For North American 'Battle Of The Bays' Tour". Blabbermouth. Retrieved December 19, 2019.
- ^ "CANNIBAL CORPSE Completes Work On New Album, Announces U.S. Tour". Blabbermouth. Retrieved December 19, 2019.
- ^ "TRIVIUM To Tour Europe With CODE ORANGE, POWER TRIP, VENOM PRISON". Blabbermouth. Retrieved December 19, 2019.
- ^ "Warbringer, Death Angel, Immolation, Etc. Booked For 2018 'Full Terror Assault Open Air'". ThePRP. Retrieved December 19, 2019.
- ^ "TESTAMENT, TRIPTYKON, PIG DESTROYER, YOB, POWER TRIP Confirmed For DECIBEL METAL & BEER FEST: LOS ANGELES". Blabbermouth. Retrieved December 19, 2019.
- ^ "DANZIG To Be Joined By THE DAMNED, VENOM INC., THE METEORS, POWER TRIP At Irvine Concert". Blabbermouth. Retrieved December 19, 2019.
- ^ "LAMB OF GOD And KREATOR Announce Spring 2020 European Co-Headlining Tour". Blabbermouth. Retrieved December 19, 2019.
- ^ "Carcass, Power Trip, Vio-lence, Deafheaven, Etc. Set For 'Evil Beat Vol. 2' Festival". ThePRP. Retrieved December 19, 2019.
- ^ Camp, Zoe. "HEAR POWER TRIP'S FURIOUS NEW STAND-ALONE SONG "HORNET'S NEST"". Revolver. Retrieved October 8, 2018.
External links
- Power Trip discography at Discogs
- Power Trip at AllMusic