New Jersey band CHMCL STR8JCKT’s single “Texas” pays homage to the Lone Star State. The track is from the outlaw industrial rock act’s upcoming album DRK PRGRSSN released by Cleopatra Records.
Fusing old school metal guitars with classic Wax Trax! era industrial music, CHMCL STR8JCKT brings vintage flavor to their sinister sound. “DRK PRGRSSN defines outlaw industrial music,” says vocalist Kevin Snell. “It’s a true fusion of metal, punk and hard rock within an industrial framework and horror-tinged ethos. DRK PRGRSSN throws down the gauntlet and rejects genres. The first single, ‘Texas,’ is the anthem to kick off the apocalyptic party.”
DRK PRGRSSN, a 14-track opus produced by John Bechdel (Ministry, Fear Factory, Killing Joke), is scheduled for release this spring.
After releasing their self-titled debut in 2017, CHMCL STR8JCKT quickly garnered excellent reviews and airplay on countless radio stations and internet platforms. While writing new material, CHMCL STR8JCKT offered up their debut tracks for remix to other international industrial artists. The resulting release, 2018’s 18-track RMX, featured artists like Leaetherstrip and Adoration Destroyed , and likewise received raves review and airplay.
In 2019, teamed up with producer Bechdel to refine their signature sound. Early demos sparked the interest from the legendary Cleopatra Records, which signed CHMCL STR8JCKT for the release of released their sophomore studio release, WRTCHD THNGS. The following year, WRTCHD RMX was unveiled, helping the band further secure a strong following on Spotify.
CHMCL STR8JCKT Single “Texas” Now Available
CHMCL STR8JCKT has become known for a powerful, engaging live show with dark imagery and select theatrics to enhance the disturbing themes of their songs. They have been direct support for My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult and have opened for acts such as Orgy, Skold, Curse Mackey and Christian Death.
CHMCL STR8JCKT’s previous singles include “Bomb Cyclone,” “ Black Vulture,” “The Only Thing That’s Real” and “Dressed To Kill.”
CHMCL STR8JCKT is:
Kevin Snell – Programming, Keyboards, Lead Vocal, Backing Vocals
Mike Cairoli – Guitars
Ian Omega – Percussion, Backing Vocals, Arrangements
Scott Luckman – Keyboards, Backing Vocals
CHMCL STR8JCKT online:
https://chmclstr8jkt.bandcamp.com/
www.facebook.com/chmclstr8jckt
www.instagram.com/chmcl_str8jckt
https://open.spotify.com/artist/55V9WCyppvuzTt7AesfS2S
www.youtube.com/channel/UC5bsWyxjR-hcq0c2jcPTlQw
