Eternal Slaves by Casbah
Casbah, the thrash metal legends from Japan, dropping their first new songs - four killer tunes!!! - in 7 years, are now available exclusively on Bandcamp. Be the first to listen to their latest `Eternal Slaves’ EP, unquestionably the band's best release ever, and spread the word to your punk and metalhead friends around the world!!!
Their much awaited new production includes the track ‘Here To Stay,’ the fastest track on the EP, featuring thrash meets hardcore in-your-face style music where the band’s true grit shines. Murayama’s unfading riff work cuts through the mix, with the driving basslines of Mitani, and solid and groovy drumming of Ishikawa. Hatori’s charismatic and emotional vocals are second to none. The tune is sure to become their new anthem song. Second track ‘Antisocial Monster’ is reminiscent of one of their fan favorites ‘Chain Gang’(‘87), or rather an evolved version of the song with a Black Sabbath essence added in. Gang chorus - the band’s signature - is featured for the fans to scream their lungs out at their gigs. ‘The Last Man Standing’ has a taste of punk rock essence to it with grooving basslines and catchy vocals. Trimming away the excess and creating a straight forward rock. The song is a good example of Casbah displaying their depth and width in their range of musicality. The ‘Eternal Slaves’ EP concludes with the song ‘(Hello) My Darkest Friend.’ While the song unfolds at a slow tempo, it carries the weight and intensity of a powerful rock piece. It leans toward a form of progressive rock, with expansive arrangements and a longer composition compared to the band’s other tracks. The emotionally charged vocals are intricately woven through the instrumentation, enhancing the dynamic flow without diluting the song's raw energy.
Currently available in digital format only.
Buy or Die!!!
Tracklist
| 1. | Here To Stay | 4:54 |
| 2. | Antisocial Monster | 4:35 |
| 3. | The Last Man Standing | 2:28 |
| 4. | (Hello) My Darkest Friend | 6:29 |
Credits
Songs written and performed by Casbah
Recorded, mixed & mastered by Ryuhi Inari at Void Lab Studio, Tokyo
Artwork by AKOART
SHU - Drums, backing vocals
Koichi Mitani - Bass, backing vocals
Ryo Murayama - Guitars, backing vocals
Taka Hatori - Vocals
License
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Formed in 1983, the Japanese thrash legends have releases of single Russian Roulette (‘86), Infinite Pain (‘87), and several more demos. In ‘97, they sign with Roadrunner Records Jpn, release two full-length LPs and two EPs. In 2015, they release full-length LP Reach Out (BTH). In 2018 two tracks for a split single, and in June 2025, they record 4 new songs. US shows are planned in summer 2026!