FROLIC RELEASE "LEGACIES OF CYBERNETICA"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

Frolic

Legacies of Cybernetica

Hectic Records

3 July 2026

Bay Area thrash force Frolic has officially unleashed their highly anticipated sophomore album, Legacies of Cybernetica, available now via Hectic Records. This explosive new offering is a testament to the band's commitment to pushing the boundaries of the legendary Bay Area sound, delivering one of the year's most ambitious and technically impressive modern thrash records.

Released on July 3, 2026, Legacies of Cybernetica is now available on vinyl through Hectic Records, along with CD, cassette, and across digital platforms and select streaming services. The album showcases razor-sharp musicianship and futuristic themes, expanding upon the classic Bay Area thrash blueprint while establishing a sound that is unmistakably Frolic. Fans of iconic bands like Kreator, Exodus, Revocation, and The Black Dahlia Murder will find themselves immersed in blistering riffs, soaring twin guitar leads, intricate rhythm changes, and high-energy performances that truly define the genre.

The buzz surrounding Legacies of Cybernetica has been amplified by its recent feature on Banger TV's Metal Monthly, where host Blaine Smith praised the album as one of July's standout metal releases. He highlighted the band's artistic growth, noting, "a big upgrade to the cover art and a big upgrade to the band," and recognized Frolic for carving out a unique niche within the thrash landscape. Smith's remarks emphasized the band's blend of German thrash intensity with the technical precision and sci-fi atmosphere of the Bay Area scene, calling their explosive songwriting original and a breath of fresh air in today's thrash movement.

For fans of:

- Kreator

- Exodus

- Revocation

- The Black Dahlia Murder

About Frolic:

Formed in the San Francisco Bay Area, Frolic exemplifies the innovative spirit of thrash metal's birthplace. Rather than just recreating the sounds of the 1980s, the band embraces evolution by combining technical death metal precision, progressive arrangements, and unforgettable melodic guitar work. Frontman and guitarist Edgar delivers a fierce vocal performance that channels the venomous edge of classic European thrash, while Lenny's dynamic twin-guitar attack ensures soaring solos and memorable hooks. The rhythm section, featuring Zak's technical bass lines and Elijah's powerful drumming, is engineered for maximum mosh pit destruction.

Produced by Ivan Garcia, Ben Bennett, and Andrew Peacock, Legacies of Cybernetica captures Frolic's explosive live energy and showcases a level of songwriting and musicianship that marks a significant step forward in their evolution. With critical acclaim already rolling in from respected outlets and a growing reputation throughout the Bay Area underground, Frolic is set to emerge as one of the most exciting names in the next generation of thrash metal.

Follow Frolic:

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/frolic/1484052050

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FrolicxThrash

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frolicbayarea/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0pxrwlhCe3VmWsgPRADoo3

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@frolicbayarea

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@frolicthrash

Bandcamp: https://frolicbayarea.bandcamp.com/album/legacies-of-cybernetica

LP available here: https://www.hectic.com/product/frolic-legacies-of-cybernetica-lp

INSCRIBED RELEASE NEW SINGLE: "STILL TIME PASSES"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

INSCRIBED Release Debut Album Upon the Twisted Throne Out Now via Awakening Records | New Single & Video “Still Time Passes” Out June 19, 2026

Pre-order:

CD: https://awakeningrecordscn.bigcartel.com/product/inscribed-upon-the-twisted-throne-cd

Digital: https://awakeningrecordscn.bandcamp.com/album/upon-the-twisted-throne

Miami, Florida death/thrash metal trio INSCRIBED have officially released their debut full-length album, Upon the Twisted Throne, available now via Awakening Records.

After years of underground development, relentless live performances, and a series of explosive singles, INSCRIBED finally deliver their most complete and devastating statement to date. Upon the Twisted Throne pushes the band’s progressive death/thrash identity into its most extreme and refined form yet, balancing technical precision, bass-driven aggression, and dark conceptual songwriting rooted in the spirit of classic Florida death metal.

Drawing influence from Atheist, Hellwitch, Sadus, Cynic, and Nocturnus, the band fuses old-school intensity with modern complexity, creating a sound that is both chaotic and meticulously structured. The result is a record that feels as dangerous as it is calculated.

The album was shaped through years of evolution, beginning with the band’s early formation in 2021 by bassist Evie Austin and drummer/vocalist Lucas Moore, later solidifying into its current lineup with guitarist Mario Alvarez. From their early demo work through their 2024 EP In Silent Oblivion, INSCRIBED have steadily sharpened their identity into something far more expansive and ambitious.

A defining trait of Upon the Twisted Throne is its bass-forward composition style, with Evie Austin’s rapid, intricate playing driving much of the album’s momentum alongside razor-edged guitar work and relentless percussion.

The band comments: “This album is the culmination of everything we’ve built since day one. It’s more technical, more emotional, and more extreme in every direction without losing the core identity of Inscribed.”

To celebrate the album release, INSCRIBED also unveil the new single and video “Still Time Passes,” a haunting and atmospheric standout track that explores existential horror through the concept of perceived eternal isolation. Built around crushing mid-paced tension and eerie philosophical undertones, the song adds a darker, more reflective dimension to the album’s otherwise high-velocity assault.

Upon the Twisted Throne features:

Evie Austin — Bass Guitar

Lucas Moore — Drums & Vocals

Mario Alvarez — Guitar

Additional lead guitar by Fernando Calero.

The album was engineered and mixed by Ferny Coipel at The Shack North, with guitar and bass recording handled by John Sample at Sathanas Studios. Mastering by Chris Barcia. Artwork by Stephanie D-Sorensen, with additional design contributions from Raphael Sanchez, Deborah Moore, Beatriz Freire, Gabriel Caggiano, and Arioch.

Upon the Twisted Throne is out now via Awakening Records.

New single and video “Still Time Passes” is available June 19, 2026.

For fans of Atheist, Hellwitch, Sadus, Cynic, Nocturnus.

Watch the video: 

https://youtu.be/t5Mcyyt_c74

Follow INSCRIBED online:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inscribedofficial/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inscribedofficial

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@inscribedofficial

Bandcamp: https://inscribedofficial.bandcamp.com/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3WGErsqyfSzjSUecAY2VPk

Label Information:

Awakening Records

Website: https://www.awakeningrecords.cn

Bandcamp: https://awakeningrecordscn.bandcamp.com

Big Cartel: https://awakeningrecordscn.bigcartel.com

Facebook: https://facebook.com/awakeningrecordscn

Instagram: https://instagram.com/awakeningrecordscn