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HEATEN
Bleed the World: Live
Nuclear Blast

Review By Jen Taylor Warren

With Bleed the World: Live, Bay Area Thrash Metal legends HEATHEN deliver an electrifying testament to their four-decade reign. Recorded during their 2023 Bleed the World tour, the album captures the band's raw energy with precision, power, and a sense of camaraderie that longtime fans will recognize instantly.

From the blistering opener "The Blight" to setlist staples like "Hypnotized" and "Goblin's Blade", every track is a masterclass in thrash execution. The setlist spans HEATHEN's entire discography, seamlessly blending classics with newer material like "Sun in My Hand" and "Empire of The Blind", ensuring both diehard fans and newcomers get the full experience of the band's sonic arsenal.

Produced by guitarist Kragen Lum and mixed by Zeuss-whose credits include QUEENRYCHE, ROB ZOMBIE, and EXODUS-the album's crystal-clear production doesn't dull the live intensity, it amplifies it. Every riff, drumbeat, and vocal roar is preserved with a razor-sharp edge, immersing listeners in the crowd's pulse and the sheer force of Heathen's performance.

What sets Bleed the World: Live apart is its authenticity. This isn't just a recording - it's a snapshot of a moment when the band and audience became one. The album's artwork, designed by Travis Smith, featuring a steel HEATHEN logo piercing a bleeding Earth, perfectly encapsulates the tour's gritty yet triumphant spirit.

In an era where many bands struggle to bring studio precision to the stage, HEATHEN proves that true metal thrives in the live arena. Bleed The World: Live isn't just an album - it's a celebration of resilience, musicianship, and the unbreakable bond between band and fans.

Turn it up, close your eyes, and let HEATHEN take you there.

5.0 Out Of 5.0

Catch HEATHEN live on the following dates:

• 05.02 Chicago, IL @ Reggie's (Legions of Metal)
• 05.04 Berkeley, CA @ The Cornerstone
• 05.17 Guadalajara, MX @ Concha Acustica (The Metal Fest)
• 10.19 Mallorca, ES @ Iberostar Waves Club Cala Barca (Full Metal Holiday)