Power Trip (band)

Power Trip is an American thrash metal band formed in Dallas, Texas in 2008. Their sound has been described by critics as thrash metal[1] and hardcore punk,[1][2][3] as well as simply crossover thrash.[4] Power Trip's current lineup consists of Riley Gale (vocals), Chris Ulsh (drums), Chris Whetzel (bass), Blake Ibanez (guitar), and Nick Stewart (guitar).[1] To date, they have released two full-length studio albums, two EPs and one compilation album.

Power Trip
Power Trip in 2019
Background information
OriginDallas, Texas, U.S.
Genres
Years active2008–present
Labels
Websitepowertripsl.bandcamp.com
Members
  • Riley Gale
  • Blake Ibanez
  • Chris Ulsh
  • Nick Stewart
  • Chris Whetzel

In 2013, the band signed with the Southern Lord Records label and released their first studio album, Manifest Decimation.[1] Their second album, Nightmare Logic, was released in 2017 to critical acclaim.[5] In 2018, the album Opening Fire: 2008–2014 was released as a way to compile their extra tracks.[6] Power Trip is currently working on their third album.[7]

Power Trip has toured or played selected shows with many notable acts such as Ozzy Osbourne, D.R.I., Napalm Death, Testament, Exodus, Anthrax, Suicidal Tendencies, Carcass, Cannibal Corpse, Obituary, Opeth, Lamb of God, Hatebreed, Municipal Waste, Five Finger Death Punch, The Damned, Vio-lence, High on Fire, Sheer Mag, Trivium, Kreator, Danzig, Brujeria, Toxic Holocaust, The Black Dahlia Murder, Warbringer, Annihilator, Death Angel, Pig Destroyer, Misery Index, Nile, Immolation, Abnormality, Job for a Cowboy, Suffocation and August Burns Red.[8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22]

Discography

Studio albums
Year Album details
2013 Manifest Decimation
2017 Nightmare Logic
  • Released: February 24, 2017
  • Label: Southern Lord Records

Compilation albums
Year Album details
2018 Opening Fire: 2008–2014
  • Released: April 27, 2018
  • Label: Dark Operative

Singles
Year Name Album
2016 Split Single release
"Firing Squad" Nightmare Logic
2017 "Executioner's Tax (Swing of the Axe)"
"Nightmare Logic"
2018 "Hornet's Nest"[23] Adult Swim Singles Collection
2019 "When Things Go Wrong"[24] Hot Sh!t Attitude

EPs
Year EP details
2009 Armageddon Blues
  • Released: 2009
2011 Power Trip
  • Released: 2011
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References
  1. Jurek, Thom. "Power Trip". AllMusic. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
  2. Shepherd, Sam. "Power Trip – Nightmare Logic". musicOMH. OMH. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
  3. Brown, Louise. "Power Trip". The Quietus. TheQuietus.com. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
  4. Pessaro, Fred. "Power Trip: A Day In The Life Of The Crossover-Thrash Juggernaut". Revolver Magazine. Retrieved May 6, 2018.
  5. "NIGHTMARE LOGIC by Power Trip". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
  6. Kennelty, Greg. "POWER TRIP Streams Early Material Compilation Opening Fire: 2008-2014". Metal Injection. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
  7. Kennelty, Greg. "POWER TRIP Working On A New Album This Week". Metal Injection. Retrieved December 14, 2019.
  8. "POWER TRIP Signs With SOUTHERN LORD". Blabbermouth. Retrieved December 19, 2019.
  9. "ANTHRAX, HATEBREED, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES Confirmed For NEW ENGLAND METAL & HARDCORE FESTIVAL". Blabbermouth. Retrieved December 19, 2019.
  10. "D.R.I. & Job For A Cowboy Added To New England Metal & Hardcore Festival Lineup". Metal Assault. Retrieved December 19, 2019.
  11. "THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER And NAPALM DEATH Announce U.S. Co-Headlining Tour". Blabbermouth. Retrieved December 19, 2019.
  12. "NAPALM DEATH To Tour Europe With BRUJERIA, POWER TRIP". Blabbermouth. Retrieved December 19, 2019.
  13. "ANNIHILATOR, POWER TRIP si alte confirmari pentru Rockstadt Extreme Fest 2017". Let's Rock. Retrieved December 19, 2019.
  14. "NINE INCH NAILS, OZZY OSBOURNE, A PERFECT CIRCLE Set For AFTERSHOCK Festival". Blabbermouth. Retrieved December 19, 2019.
  15. "OBITUARY And EXODUS To Join Forces For North American 'Battle Of The Bays' Tour". Blabbermouth. Retrieved December 19, 2019.
  16. "CANNIBAL CORPSE Completes Work On New Album, Announces U.S. Tour". Blabbermouth. Retrieved December 19, 2019.
  17. "TRIVIUM To Tour Europe With CODE ORANGE, POWER TRIP, VENOM PRISON". Blabbermouth. Retrieved December 19, 2019.
  18. "Warbringer, Death Angel, Immolation, Etc. Booked For 2018 'Full Terror Assault Open Air'". ThePRP. Retrieved December 19, 2019.
  19. "TESTAMENT, TRIPTYKON, PIG DESTROYER, YOB, POWER TRIP Confirmed For DECIBEL METAL & BEER FEST: LOS ANGELES". Blabbermouth. Retrieved December 19, 2019.
  20. "DANZIG To Be Joined By THE DAMNED, VENOM INC., THE METEORS, POWER TRIP At Irvine Concert". Blabbermouth. Retrieved December 19, 2019.
  21. "LAMB OF GOD And KREATOR Announce Spring 2020 European Co-Headlining Tour". Blabbermouth. Retrieved December 19, 2019.
  22. "Carcass, Power Trip, Vio-lence, Deafheaven, Etc. Set For 'Evil Beat Vol. 2' Festival". ThePRP. Retrieved December 19, 2019.
  23. Camp, Zoe. "HEAR POWER TRIP'S FURIOUS NEW STAND-ALONE SONG "HORNET'S NEST"". Revolver. Retrieved October 8, 2018.
  24. Hadusek, Jon. "Power Trip cover "When Things Go Wrong" by NYHC band Outburst: Stream". Yahoo! Entertainment. Retrieved December 21, 2019.
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