California has always been fertile ground for thrash metal, leading the charge with some of the genre's most legendary acts. San Diego's NUKEM follows in the footsteps of thrash metal's founding fathers, producing the kind of time-tested, neck-breaking thrash that invokes deep nostalgia while still sounding fresh and modern.
Now, the thrashers have not only forged a new union with the label Redefining Darkness, but they are now unleashing a raucous new single, "Random Acts of Violence," which also features a guest guitar solo from Russ Tippins of the band Satan. The track is now available along with a visceral performance video that is sure to summon the kind of balls-to-the-wall, feral mosh pit that would make the late, great Paul Baloff proud. Watch the video Below.
NUKEM guitarist/vocalist Steve Brogden comments on the heavy yet important lyrical content of the song, "We are stoked to share the first single 'Random Acts of Violence' from our new record. This track is a full bore aggressive thrash metal attack that directly mirrors its lyrical content. In an age where mass shootings, stabbings & people getting beat to death in the streets for a social media challenge has become normal, It truly shows how lost we are as a society. 24 years ago, there was a shooting at my high school leaving 2 dead & 13 wounded by a 15 year old armed assailant. In almost a quarter century, things have certainly not gotten any better!”
"Random Acts of Violence" is taken from NUKEM's forthcoming sophomore full-length, for which details will soon be revealed! Stay tuned...
Nukem is a Thrash metal force from San Diego, California, that delivers an honest, old school
thrash attack. Formed in 2012, Nukem released their 2016 debut album "The Unholy Trinity",
which was mixed & mastered by Ulrich Wild (Pantera, Static X, Dethklok, White Zombie) and
was released via Sleaszy Rider Records out of Greece.
Nukem had entered the studio in 2024 once again with Ulrich Wild to work on our second album. Ten songs of pure molten metal! Some songs are full on unstoppable Bay Area style Thrash metal violence while others are more of a mid tempo power groove. Nukem has now forged a new union with Redefining Darkness for the release of their oncoming onslaught... stay tuned!
Recording Lineup:
Steve Brogden - Vocals & Guitar
Norm Leggio - Drums
Don Lauder - Bass
Live Lineup:
Steve Brogden - Vocals & Guitar
Norm Leggio - Drums
Don Lauder - Bass
Xander Gambini - Guitar
Guest Musician: Guitars by Russ Tippins (Satan)
Recorded at The Wilderness Studios with Ulrich Wild
Forge Audio with Steve Brogden
Mixed by Ulrich Wild
Mastered by Maor Appelbaum
