AFTERSHOK Returns To Detonate
By
Larry Petro,
News Monkey
Monday, May 16, 2016 @ 2:11 PM
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AFTERSHOK returns in 2016 with Detonate, their third full-length album. For this
release, guitarist George Mihalovich (and KNAC.COM contributor) and drummer George Borden joined forces with new vocalist Gord Sheffroth to create 13 tracks of modern classic metal.
“Although it has been a while since our last disc, we have been far from idle,” said George Mihalovich. “I write quite a bit, and George Borden and I rehearse and arrange new material whenever we can. Simply put, it just took time to put the puzzle together and find the right vocalist for Detonate. I never expected the search would take us quite so far into the Great White North, but I believe it was worth the effort. Gord’s performance speaks for itself.”
Canadian vocalist Gord Sheffroth may be a newcomer to many, but he is actually a seasoned professional. “I was excited to do the disc, but there was certain level of anxiety to come in and try to pick up after the likes of vocal powerhouse Vic Hix (SHOK PARIS) and deliver at that level of talent and authenticity,” said Gord. “In the final analysis, I am happy with what I brought to the band. I hope the metal community embraces the change – and maybe even requests a follow-up to Detonate with me on it!”
“In my opinion, this is our most powerful and engaging music to date,” said George Borden. “I love our other two releases, but this one is a bit special. It‘s the by-product of years of hard work and perseverance. Detonate packs a punch while still maintaining true to our sound.”
“Detonate picks up where Burning Chrome left off and is a logical musical progression that retains strong ties to our past work,” said George Mihalovich. “This disc is
probably a bit heavier, but regardless of any minor differences in style, the goal – as always – was to write the best songs possible.”
Detonate is AUBURN RECORDS first release of 2016. “I have been working with AFTERSHOK since the beginning of the band, and this is our second release together,” said Auburn President Bill Peters. “I am really excited about this album! The songs are catchy and powerful. New vocalist Gord Sheffroth has won me over. He’s an amazing talent, and metal fans are going to love this one!”
“Detonate picks up where Burning Chrome left off and is a logical musical progression that retains strong ties to our past work,” said George Mihalovich. “This disc is
probably a bit heavier, but regardless of any minor differences in style, the goal – as always – was to write the best songs possible.”
