Pest Control - Don't Test The Pest - Blue LP

Tracks
1. Extermination
2. Masquerade Party
3. Buggin Out
4. Iron Cage
5. Don't Test The Pest
6. Struck Down
7. Hibernation
8. Wake in Hell
9. Judgment Time
10. Total Distraction
11. The Great Deceiver

Label: Quality Control HQ
Cat No: QC082
Released: August 2023

Debut LP by Leeds Thrash Crossover fumigation crew, Pest Control take you on a journey across the spectrum of what makes the genre great from the fast and furious to the operatic all wrapped up in catchy tunes and raging riffs.

Started during lockdown by three friends from Leeds, UK who wanted to make some crossover thrash, having been fans of the music for years, Pest Control is the classic story of DIY music straight from a time of crisis. Jack (from Death Metal bruisers Mortuary Spawn) joined soon after the release of the Demo in 2020 and the line up was complete with Pest Control’s first show commencing in their home town the week lockdown ended.

Influenced by classic thrash giants such as Metallica, Testament etc. but with a healthy spoonful of crossover like Crumbsuckers, Ludichrist and Municipal Waste, the members grew up with one foot in the Leeds metal and hardcore scenes, taking the best from both worlds. Topping it all off, Leah's powerful vocal reminds one of the great Dawn Crosby from Detente. For the recording of the LP they were joined by Luke on second guitar and now have a permanent second guitarist in the shape of Joe Williams (Big Cheese, Fate) and will be seen touring Europe with the almighty Foreseen, having already played across the UK with Municipal Waste, Eternal Champion and as well as appearances at Outbreak and Wrongside Fests.

With this LP the band have truly shown their technical chops from the fast and furious title track to the almost operatic thrash style of The Great Deceiver. There is a fresh range of ideas and most importantly catchy songs for the Crossover Thrash fan to sink their teeth into. Mastered by Arthur Rizk, who knows a thing or two about thrash metal excellence having worked with Power Trip and Fugitive, expect to have your brain well and truly FUMIGATED.