New World Man Announce Debut LP I Am The Machine: Hear The Title Track
Hudson Valley guitar monster Mike Shaw has crafted some of the sickest riffs in recent hardcore history for Mindforce, and he has kept busy in recent years with side projects like Sentinel and Colossus. Right now, Shaw's death metal-influenced band Fatal Realm is killing on the festival landscape, just as he's announcing the first-ever full-length from New World Man, possibly the most berserk of…
Hudson Valley guitarist Mike Shaw, known for his work with Mindforce and side projects like Sentinel and Colossus, is making waves with his new band New World Man. Shaw's death metal-influenced band is set to release their debut album, I Am The Machine, on October 23, 2023, through Closed Casket Activities.
New World Man incorporates elements of quasi-thrash and features long, complex songs, setting them apart from Shaw's other bands. The band's lineup includes members of Pain Of Truth, Life's Question, Regulate, and No Pressure, showcasing Shaw's versatility within the hardcore scene. So far, New World Man has released a 2022 demo, a 2023 EP titled The Beast Is Back, and a two-song single, Peeling Through The Skin, last year.
"I Am The Machine" is a four-minute shredding masterpiece, with Shaw's intricate guitar work complementing the band's goal of crushing bones. The tracklist includes seven songs, each contributing to the album's intense and chaotic atmosphere. The album is set to make its debut on October 23, 2023, promising hardcore fans a fresh and exhilarating addition to their collections.
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