For those not following along at home, the mighty Thor unleashes yet another storm of metallic fury with this all new studio album!

Featuring Thor’s classic ’80s metal sound combined with modern influences to create a potent blend of old and new that has kept this metal Viking thriving for over 4 decades, Rising is released February 28th, 2020 via Deadline Music / Cleopatra Records.

For those not in the know, Thor actually started out as a concept band in 1973.

They were first called Centaur and then Mikl Body Rock, both of which were the brainchild of Jon Mikl, a vocalist, musician and body building champion who won titles such as Mr. USA and Mr. Canada.

It was around that time that Mikl decided to combine muscle with music and thusly, Mikl Body Rock toured throughout North America seeking fame and to garnish enough attention to secure a record deal (which, of course, they did).

At the time the press dubbed them "Kings of Muscle Rock" or "Warriors of Gladiator Rock" and Mikl and his band loved every second of it.

1. 'Wormhole'
2. 'Defend Or Die'
3. 'The Game Is On! (Stadium Mix)'
4. 'We. Will. Destroy. You.'
5. 'The Rut'
6. 'Rising'
7. 'The Party Never Ends'
8. 'Power Mask'
9. 'Son Of Thunder'
10. 'Starmaster'

Here on their brand new 10-track album Rising, it's obvious straight from the off that nothing has changed within their sound; and for that we must salute them!

The Canadian metal God Thor and his band (Ted Jedlicki, Bass; Tom Croxton, Drums; Matt Hamilton, Guitar, and co-producer by Kevin Stuart Swain) bring forth one hell of a loud and proud album here, trust me.

Thor immediately gets down and dirty on the heavy opening duo 'Wormhole' and 'Defend Or Die,' which showcase the dedication to the cause of both Jedlicki and Hamilton, before launching into the melodic rock of 'The Game Is On! (Stadium Mix)' and then crunching 'We. Will. Destroy. You.'

Following in much the same vein, 'The Rut' is next and then come the two tracks co-written by Swain, title track 'The Rising' and then the prolific 'The Party Never Ends.'

Heading into the final bend and we get Mikl's track 'Power Mask' (written about love, about how when you break up with someone you tend to wear a mask for a while after to hide the pain), and then the album comes to a close with the powerhaus duo of 'Son Of Thunder' and 'Starmaster.'

Oh, and just so you are fully aware, the Rising album is also available on both CD and limited edition GOLD vinyl!

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