Pennsylvania’s thrash/hardcore metal band CRUEL BOMB is excited to reveal that their new self-titled album will be released on August 15th! Composed of 11 tracks for over 32 minutes of musical experience, Cruel Bomb will make the fans of Slayer, Power Trip, Nuclear Assault, Anthrax, and Hatebreed excited!
The album is anticipated by the video for Target Neutralized video. Watch it on the band’s YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/xnb3MlpaiFI
Pre-save the album here: https://show.co/t4sn4iK
Merch: https://cruelbomb570.bandcamp.com/merch
Cruel Bomb is a no-compromise declaration of war from a band built on speed, aggression, and precision. This self-titled album delivers a relentless mix of thrash metal and hardcore punk – sharp, fast, and forged in the DIY trenches. With influences ranging from Slayer to Municipal Waste to Power Trip, Cruel Bomb captures the raw energy of the underground and shapes it into a modern sonic assault built for both the stage and the street. Every track hits hard, every riff has weight, and the live energy bleeds into every second. This isn’t nostalgia — it’s the next wave. CRUEL BOMB is not here to follow trends. They’re here to crush them.
CRUEL BOMB is a four-piece high-energy thrash metal band hailing from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Formed in 2018, the group embodies the raw, aggressive spirit of 1980s thrash while infusing a modern edge. With blistering guitar riffs, relentless drumming, and ferocious vocals, CRUEL BOMB delivers a sonic assault that has earned them a loyal following in the underground metal scene.
The band’s music is heavily influenced by genre pioneers like Anthrax, Slayer, Metallica, and Exodus. Previously the band has released three EP’s Made Made (2022), Trinity Terror (2020), and Manhattan Mischief (2019). Known for their electrifying live performances and mosh riffs, CRUEL BOMB has shared stages with prominent acts in the metal circuit, solidifying their reputation as a force to be reckoned with. As they continue to grow, the band remains committed to delivering unrelenting thrash metal that pays homage to its roots while forging its own path forward.
CRUEL BOMB has also revealed the album cover – work of the great Ed Repka – while the definitive tracklist can be read below:
1. Cruel Bomb (0:45)
2. Target Neutralized (3:06)
3. Hell Hounds V2 (3:39)
4. AC130 (3:06)
5. Scorched Earth (2:09)
6. Atomic Demolition Munition (3:39)
7. Glass House (3:28)
8. Night of the Hunt (3:12)
9. Gravemind (3:21)
10. The End (4:05)
11. World Breaker (3:31)
Cruel Bomb was recorded, mixed and mastered by Eric Novroski at Novroski Studios. Green logo by PitForge. Photos by Sarah Novroski.
CRUEL BOMB is:
Brandon Moss – Rhythm Guitar, Vocals
Kennie Barto – Lead Guitar, Back Vocals
Nick Hennebaul – Bass
Kyle McKeown – Drums
Discography:
“Manhattan Mischief” – 2019, EP
“Trinity Terror” – 2020, Single
“Made Made” – 2022, EP
“Cruel Bomb” – 2025, Full-Length
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