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The untamed creativity and electrifying energy of the '80s Bay Area thrash scene may be a moment frozen in time, but its legacy lives on through Hell Fire's galloping riffs, soaring harmonies, and relentless rhythms. This San Francisco quartet masterfully blends NWOBHM theatrics with the raw attitude of American thrash, crafting a sound that pays homage to the past while pushing the boundaries of heavy metal. Their third album, Mania, and first release on Riding Easy Records, channels the spirit of icons like Angel Witch, Iron Maiden, Exodus, and Metallica, delivering ten tracks of headbanging, fist-pumping anthems.
Vocalist and guitarist Jake Nunn shares, "Lyrically, Mania comes straight from personal experiences—from the highs of partying in Oakland and the nostalgia of learning Zeppelin on a beat-up guitar, to the lows of isolation, trauma, and mental illness." Musically, Hell Fire strives to capture the raw, live-show energy. "We want our records to feel like you’re standing right in front of the stage—the power of Marshall stacks in your face, drums pounding in your ears, bass rumbling beneath you, and the sheer presence of the room," Nunn explains. With Mania, Hell Fire offers an authentic and rousing continuation of a sound that refuses to be forgotten.
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