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EVILE Sign Worldwide Deal With Napalm Records
September 16th, 2020

Huddersfield, England-based thrash metal band Evile have signed a worldwide album contract with Napalm Records, confirming this development on September 16th, 2020.

Guitarist Ol Drake commented: “We’re extremely excited to announce our signing to Napalm Records! We’d heard a lot of great things about Napalm over the years and it’s an honour to join the ranks of some excellent bands.

“Evile haven’t released any music since 2013 so we promise to deliver a crushing thrash metal classic which I believe will surprise everyone; even the die-hard ‘Grave’ fans.

“As previously announced, Matt [Drake, vocals and rhythm guitar] is unfortunately no longer a part of the band, so I’ve taken over on vocal duties while remaining on lead guitar too. Also, please welcome our newest member, Adam Smith of RipTide, on rhythm guitar.

“We begin recording with producer and engineer Chris Clancy on September 17th at Andy Sneap’s Backstage Studios. We can’t wait for you to hear what we have in store!”

Napalm Records’ A&R executive Sebastian Münch added: “I am super excited to work with Ol Drake and my favorite British thrash metal band Evile. I’ve been a fan since Enter The Grave [2007], and the new demos I’ve already listened to sound simply amazing! Expect a monster of an album in 2021! Welcome to the Napalm family!”

Evile’s line-up is as follows:

Ol Drake (vocals and lead guitar)
Adam Smith (rhythm guitar, RipTide)
Joel Graham (bass, ex-Rise To Addiction)
Ben Carter (drums)

Fourth studio record Skull was released in May 2013 via Earache.