Bay Area thrash legends Death Angel will celebrate the 10th anniversary of their critically acclaimed eighth studio album, The Evil Divide, with a special vinyl reissue arriving July 24th via Nuclear Blast Records.

Originally released on May 27, 2016, The Evil Divide marked another triumphant chapter in the band’s storied career, capturing the ferocity, precision, and relentless energy that have defined Death Angel for more than four decades. Helmed by renowned producer Jason Suecoff at AudioHammer Studios, the album further cemented the band’s standing among thrash metal’s elite, earning widespread acclaim for its explosive songwriting, technical intensity, and emotionally charged performances.

The 10th anniversary LP edition will feature the bonus track “Wasteland”, Death Angel ’s powerful interpretation of the 1986 song originally performed by The Mission. Previously available only on select limited CD digipak editions outside the United States, the track will now make its vinyl debut while also becoming available for streaming worldwide for the very first time.

Revisit the album by checking out the music video for the single “Lost” and pre-order The Evil Divide (10th Anniversary Edition) here.

The reissue arrives as Death Angel continues celebrating another landmark in their legacy with their ongoing U.S. tour commemorating the 35th anniversary of their landmark 1990 album Act III.

Death Angel is a pioneering American thrash metal band formed in 1982 in Daly City, California, and a vital force in the legendary Bay Area thrash movement. Emerging as teenage prodigies, the band quickly built a reputation for blistering speed, technical precision, fearless songwriting, and ferocious live performances — qualities that continue to define them more than four decades later.

Formed by cousins Rob Cavestany (guitar), Dennis Pepa (bass), and Andy Galeon (drums), alongside vocalist Mark Osegueda and guitarist Gus Pepa, Death Angel cut their teeth in local clubs before exploding onto the international stage with their 1987 debut album The Ultra-Violence, recorded when Galeon was just 14 years old. Its complex arrangements and explosive energy immediately distinguished them within the Bay Area scene. They followed with 1988’s Frolic Through the Park, which featured the breakout single “Bored,” even leading to the band hosting Headbangers Ball. In 1990, their major-label debut, Act III (Geffen Records), revealed a more dynamic and melodic dimension while retaining their thrash intensity.

After reuniting in 2001, Death Angel embarked on a powerful second chapter — one that would become among the strongest stretches of their career. Rather than leaning on nostalgia, they delivered a run of acclaimed releases that fused classic Bay Area aggression with sharpened songwriting and modern production. Beginning with The Art of Dying (2004) and continuing through Killing Season (2008), Relentless Retribution (2010), The Dream Calls for Blood (2013), The Evil Divide (2016), and 2019’s Humanicide, the band refined their attack while expanding their dynamics. Across these albums, intricate riffcraft, blistering tempos, and socially conscious lyricism became hallmarks of their modern era.

In 2025, the band unveiled two standalone singles, marking their first new material in several years and signaling the next phase of their evolution. “Wrath (Bring Fire)” delivered a high-velocity assault rooted firmly in classic Bay Area ferocity, while “Cult of the Used” emerged as a sharp, socially charged anthem driven by precision riffing, thunderous rhythm work, and commanding vocals. Together, the releases reaffirmed Death Angel’s creative momentum and uncompromising intensity.

To celebrate the 35th anniversary of Act III, Death Angel launched a special anniversary tour performing the album in its entirety. The run combined full-album performances with select classics from across their catalog, offering longtime fans a rare and immersive experience. The Act III Anniversary Tour continues into 2026 and 2027, with additional dates to be announced.

The current lineup — Mark Osegueda on vocals, Rob Cavestany on guitar, Ted Aguilar on guitar, Damien Sisson on bass, and Will Carroll on drums — has remained intact for nearly two decades, forming one of the most stable and formidable configurations in the band’s history. That longevity translates powerfully to the stage, where Death Angel continues to tour extensively across North America, Europe, South America, Asia, and Australia, appearing at major festivals and headlining club and theater dates while maintaining their reputation as one of thrash metal’s most electrifying live acts.

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Not that I had any doubt that an autobiography written by Phil Ehart wouldn’t be interesting. But in I Am Phil (written with Paul Braoudakis), the Kansas drummer/manager/OG manages a great read of his life.

Having seen Mr. Ehart with his classic American prog band, the only one of its kind to hit the kind of heights Kansas has, and even having met the man when he was promoting his Native Window debut (if there was ever an album the mainstream missed but is worth having it is Native Window) I suspected he’d relate an honest, poised and overall classy account…just like I found the man himself to be when I met him. But what I loved about I Am Phil, is that we are given the story of all that was and is Kansas, surely ‘a band,’ as well as a rich unveiling of the life of a working musician, manager, ‘Army brat,’ father and man of faith (not necessarily in this order).

Mr. E’s triumphs and trials with the juggernaut rock outfit he pretty much pieced together — in Kansas of all places — is told here in matter-of-fact facts, but Kansas and the man’s incredible drumming for the band are just a piece of who he is. The other adventures Phil Ehart has managed, lots of them his constant good work of reaching out and helping folks in many regards, musical and not, are so inspiring.

I had heard about Mr. Ehart’s specific family difficulties, as well as bits and pieces of these Kansas stories, the latter of which anyone can attest to when viewing the fabulous documentary Kansas: Miracles Out of Nowhere, which again, Ehart had a significant hand in. And I’m not so sure I agree with his assessment of keeping the band going with ‘understudies’ (an argument for another time surely). But one can’t ignore the guy’s tenacity, what he describes often in the book as a middle-of-the U.S. work ethic, his love for what he does and the people he has come in contact with, fans, friends and first and foremost, his family as he enjoyed fun and yes, sometimes heartache, of keeping a rock band trudging along for 50+ years. Simply put, I Am Phil is surely a rock star’s autobiography written by someone who never actually comes off as a rock star.

~ Ralph Greco, Jr.

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