Hirax

Booking Agent

Chiara Pellegrini
chiara@dragon-productions.com

Europe

Biography

HIRAX has shared the stage with iconic peers such as Metallica, Exodus, Megadeth and Slayer during the explosive rise of thrash metal in the 1980s. Originating from Southern California, founding band member – lead vocalist, Katon W. De Pena displays electrifying live performances and an uncompromising attitude which continues today. Now HIRAX, four decades later, are cementing their status as legends within the genre, inspiring countless bands and fans alike. Influencing such notable acts as Death, Deicide, Napalm Death, Spazz, Municipal Waste, Danko Jones, Abigail (Japan), Rykers (Germany), Anal Cunt, Deceased, etc.

Throughout their career, HIRAX released a series of influential albums & EPs that pushed the boundaries of thrash metal, combining technical proficiency with raw aggression. HIRAX has toured the world performing in venues and festivals throughout almost every country in South America, all over Europe, as well as Japan, United States, etc. HIRAX continues to be revered as trailblazers who helped define and popularize thrash metal.

“In a Time When Everyone is Running Away From Thrash Metal….You Confront it! Faster Than Death…Great Album Title! title track….its your Braindead….awesome preview appreciate it! Thanks” – Walter Morgan (Bay Area, California)

“Sounds fuckin great!!!!” – Juan Garcia (Body Count, Evil Dead)

“Fucking crushing!!!! Sounds like everyone is firing on all cylinders absolutely. Sounds like you have a fucking killer record on your hands.” – Jon Fenton Divine Recordings (Ozzy Osbourne)

“It is indeed a ripper! Love the abrupt transition into the fast part. Brutal!” – Scott Carlson (Repulsion)

“i dig it. Speeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeed!!!” – Kingsley King Fowley (Deceased)