Overkill, Exodus, Armored Saint and Ex-Machine Head Members Form New Supergroup 'Category 7'

Phil Demmel (ex-Machine Head and current Kerry King guitarist) Mike Orlando (ex-Adrenaline Mob guitarist), John Bush (ex-Anthrax and current Armored Saint vocalist), Jason Bittner (Overkill/Shadows Fall drummer) and Jack Gibson (Exodus bassist) have formed a new band called Category 7 and have signed with Metal Blade Records.

The origins of the band began with discussions between Demmel and Orlando of their mutual desire to form a twin lead guitar hard rock unit harkening back to bands of the '70s such as Thin Lizzy. Bittner was next to join the conversation followed by Gibson. After composing some early music, it was obvious that the only vocalist that would fit the concept would be Bush.

John Bush says:

"Mike Orlando's and Phil Demmel's awesome riffs made writing lyrics over the music a piece of cake. The rhythm tandem of Bittner and Gibson rounded out the sound and the connection felt like it was put together in the stars. Obviously, everyone being a veteran of the metal scene made it that much easier."

Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel says:

"Happy to welcome CATEGORY 7 into the Metal Blade family. Of course, some of them are already in! Seriously love working with this crew and it's great stuff!"

Category 7's debut single will be released on May 2nd with the album coming this summer.