Rising blackened speed metal unit Knife unleashes second single “Metalized Blood” and a visualizer video

Just in time for the release of their upcoming EP, “Live Leather Hounds”, up-and-coming German blackened speed metal unit Knife have unleashed a ferocious cover of “Metalized Blood”, originally by blackened thrash metal band Desaster, together with a visualizer video! Accompanied by the vocalists of Desaster and Sacred Steel, this track guarantees the authentic sound of raw extreme metal for any metal maniac!

The band’s electrifying upcoming EP, “Live Leather Hounds”, drops this Friday, August 23, 2024 via Napalm Records. Recorded during the “Evil Obsession Tour” with the iconic Sodom in 2023, this new offering captures the powerful and captivating live performances of Knife and is the successor of the album “Heaven Into Dust”, which German Rock Hard described as “one of the strongest (black)-speed albums of the year”. Catch Knife’s unyielding live spirit during their festival run or on their “Deutschland Into Dust Tour”. Order your tickets here!

This rendition of the true metal gem that is ‘Metalized Blood’ is our tribute to one of the most influential and best German extreme metal bands: Desaster. This track summarizes what extreme music is all about. It is a song for the true maniacs. We are more than proud to have Desaster’s very own Guido “Sataniac” Wissmann and Sacred Steel’s Gerrit P. Mutz delivering shredding vocals on our version of this masterpiece! Brothers of Metal, Warriors of Steel!

Formed in 2019, the band overcame the challenges of the pandemic and cemented their presence in the scene once more with their recent studio album, “Heaven Into Dust” (2023), which German Rock Hard described as “one of the strongest (black)speed albums of the year”. In the same year, Knife also demonstrated their raging live performance at major festival shows like Wacken Open Air and Rock Hard festival, and just impressed with their furious set at Rockharz Festival in 2024.

Recorded at the Turbinenhalle in Oberhausen and the Obertraubling Eventhalle Airport in Regensburg, “Live Leather Hounds” showcases an energetic and organic mix of Knife’s discography. The EP opens with the demonic “White Witch / Black Death”, followed by the swift transitions of dark, throbbing punk chords and dual tracks that sustain the tension on “Inside The Electric Church”, while “Black Leather Hounds” offers rough vocals infused with furious elements of heavy and black metal. Next track, the latest raging album title track, “Heaven Into Dust”, delivers the sharpest speed metal and is topped by the dashing punk attitude of “I Am The Priest”. The EP wraps up with the studio track and cover “Metalized Blood”. Accompanied by the vocalists of Desaster and Sacred Steel, the track guarantees the authentic sound of raw extreme metal.

“Live Leather Hounds” captures Knife’s raw energy and relentless intensity, promising an electrifying experience for fans of extreme metal. Get ready to be blown away!

With the release of the Live Leather Hounds EP, we want to say thank you to all our fans for the support for the past five years. After the pandemic, we played many shows and met so many great people, so we thought that capturing these moments was a fine way to raise the KNIFE to the true Black Leather Hounds. The EP gives you the true raw KNIFE experience, no bullshit. So, join the pack! The Leather Hounds are still on the prowl! See you on the road. Ferli, Gypsy, Laz, Vince Nihil

Pre-Order “Live Leather Hounds” NOW.

Tracklist:

1. White Witch / Black Death
2. Inside The Electric Church
3. Black Leather Hounds
4. Heaven Into Dust
5. I Am The Priest
6. Metalized Blood feat. Guido “Sataniac” Wissmann, Gerrit P. Mutz
 
“Live Leather Hounds” will be available in the following formats:
-1LP Translucent Red Slipcase (Napalm Records Mailorder exclusive) – strictly ltd to 100 copies worldwide
-1LP White Slipcase (Napalm Records Mailorder exclusive) – strictly ltd to 100 copies worldwide
-Digital Album

Knife live 2024:
Festivals:
24.08.24 DE – Wörrstadt / Neuborn Open Air Festival
31.08.24 DE – Rheinfelden / Nordrock Schwaben Festival
06-07.09.24 CH – Hüttikon / Meh Suff!
27-28.09.24 DE – Villingen / Black Forest Fest
05.10.24 DE – Gießen / Muk

Deutschland Into Dust Tour 2024
w/ Phantom Corporation
15.10.24 DE – Freiburg im Breisgau / Crash
16.10.24 DE – Cologne / Club Volta
17.10.24 DE – Stuttgart / Der Schwarze Keiler
18.10.24 DE – Essen / Don’t Panic
19.10.24 DE – Hamburg / Bambi Galore
20.10.24 DE – Osnabrück / Bastard Club

Knife are:
Ferli Coltello – Drums
Laz Cultro – Guitars
Vince Nihil – Vocals
Gypsy Danger – Bass