Listen To Stalker Invoke Heavy Metal Mayhem On 'Total Annihilation'

Wellington-based speed metal maniacs Stalker have dropped a blistering new cut called 'Total Annihilation'. The single is the first from their forthcoming full length Shadow of the Sword, which will be released on renowned Austrian metal label Napalm Records. The tune is pure 80s thrash throwback in the vein of early Slayer, Whiplash and DRI with the occasional Judas Priest-inspired falsetto shriek thrown in for good measure. The band shared a brief statement about the inspiration behind the hectic tune:

"In a world gone insane, speed, steel and death is all that remain. Leather wings fan the flames, razing humanity to the ground. There's nothing left.....total annihilation!"

Check out the ruling artwork for Shadow of the Sword, by Portland-based artist Matt Stikker. For more of his work head over HERE.

Shadow Of The Sword is out 17th November via Napalm Records.