BrainBath, a five-piece extreme metal band from Wishaw, North Lanarkshire, will release its debut album on 7 August through international record labels. Titled HeadHunted, the album will arrive on vinyl via Macho Records and on CD through Memento Mori, giving the band worldwide distribution.
Album details and single release
Recorded at Scotland’s Deep Storm Productions and mastered by acclaimed producer Arthur Rizk, HeadHunted marks the culmination of several years of writing, recording and refining the band’s death metal sound. The group has also unveiled its debut single and official music video, Brained, ahead of the album launch.
Hometown launch show
To celebrate the release, BrainBath will return to home soil for a special album launch show in Glasgow on 11 September, sharing the stage with international acts Repuked, Death Collector and Grave Ghoul.
Guitarist and songwriter Kenneth “Kendo” Woods said the milestone is about representing Wishaw and Motherwell on an international stage. “We’ve spent years writing and recording HeadHunted, so seeing it finally being released worldwide is something we’re incredibly proud of,” said Woods.
“We’re proud to be flying the flag for Wishaw and Motherwell, and it’s exciting to see where this journey is taking us. As far as we’re aware, there hasn’t been a death metal band from our area to reach this stage with international record deals and worldwide distribution, so it’s a real milestone for us.”
Provost praises achievement
Provost Kenneth Duffy met the band during a rehearsal in Cambusnethan and praised their achievement. “BrainBath’s success demonstrates the creativity, ambition and talent that exists across North Lanarkshire. Reaching an international audience while proudly representing Wishaw is a tremendous achievement, and I congratulate the band on this exciting milestone. I wish them every success with the release of HeadHunted and their hometown launch show,” he said.
The band’s debut single, Brained, has already introduced listeners to the intense sound that has attracted attention from underground metal fans worldwide, while HeadHunted is expected to further establish BrainBath within the international extreme metal scene.
