Hemoptysis

Artist Information

Biography

Who are they?

Hemoptysis is the unrelenting curse of the Sonoran Desert sun. Made up of a diverse group of musicians that have created a sound not heard since the birth of Thrash Metal decades ago. Often imitated but never duplication, Hemoptysis is the true embodiment of the re-birth of American Thrash Metal.

From the ashes of the sun scorched earth; the Arizona desert has unleashed an entity, wielding a sound that can only come from a band that, like their surroundings, lives by only one law: survival of the fittest. Every emotion, note, lyric and breath they emit come from the essence of the wasteland that most call hell, but they call home. The unrelenting sun turns flora to ash by day, only to give way to frigid nights replete with promises of hypothermia; this is where you will find Hemoptysis. Each song delivers a unique expression of emotion that each fan connects with in their own way. Hemoptysis mix elements of Heavy Metal, Thrash, Death and Black Metal into a style that can only come from those that contend daily with an environment of hostility and hopelessness. There's no red carpet here, no Hollywood to magically green-screen you away from harm. In the desert you will find no hope or salvation except the one you create yourself. If you had to classify their music by genre then put them in their own. Desert Core. Riding high off the release of their 5 song EP, "Who Needs A Shepherd?", Hemoptysis appear poised to conquer the Metal realm. The band continues to receive both internet and terrestrial radio airplay, garnering plenty of media attention, and have been dubbed the 2009 and 2010 'METAL ARTIST OF THE YEAR' by The Phoenix Music Awards.


Who or what do they sound like and what sets them apart?


To compare them to any other band would be an injustice to the originality of their music. Hemoptysis start where other "Original Thrash Metal" bands leave off. They use Thrash Metal as a foundation, mix in the emotions of the desert and in so doing, move the entire genre forward in a way only they can. Whether it's Masaki's uncompromising vocals, Travis' thunderous drums, the monsoon of Ryan's solos or the heart stopping bass of Sunao, Hemoptysis will leave you breathless.

Key career highlights:


- 2009 and 2010 Los Angeles/Phoenix Music Awards, Metal Artist of The Year
-50 Top Heavy Metal critics all agree…. Misanthropic Slaughter & Who Needs A Shepherd kicks major ass!
-Over 30 Interviews in print, online and on the radio in 2011 and 2010
- Jackson Guitars, Peavey, Engl Amplification, EMG Pickups, DC California Drums, Soultone Cymbals, Providence Cables and Effects, SIT Strings, InTune Guitar Picks, Morley Pedals, Maxon Guitar Effects and Accessories, and Coffin Case Endorsement
-25 Heavy Metal critics all agree...Who Needs A Shepherd kicks major ass!
-20 Interviews in print, online and on the radio in 2009
-Shadow of Death Music video got on aired on FUSE TV entire month in May, 2010 and is on Fuse On Demand.
-40 Clear Channel, College and Internet Radio stations have Hemoptysis in regular rotation.

Their shows.

A Hemoptysis show is akin to witnessing an exorcism. The raw intensity and unearthly power they emit has to be seen to be believed. No gimmicks, no laser light show, just pure aggression and hate being set free.

Their fans.

The legions of fans that surround Hemoptysis are immeasurable. Devoted to the death, they swarm the stage as if to offering their souls to get a glimpse of what Hemoptysis has to offer. It is their fan's unending support that has seen Hemoptysis move past their competition in the Phoenix, Arizona metal scene.

Praise for "Misanthropic Slaughter" is already starting to role in:

“Misanthropic Slaughter” reflects a band fully shed of any stylistic overlaps; Masaki’s gravelly rasp has been honed to a gritty, saw blade edge very much his own, and the music screams not of mimicry but intelligent adoration of the immortal rip and shred. A- Brian Davis

Instrumentation

Masaki Murashita - Vocals/ Guitar
Ryan Miller - Lead Guitar
Sunao Arai - Bass
Travis Thune - Drums

Discography

Misanthropic Slaughter - March 8, 2011
Misanthropic Slaughter (European Edition via Rock It Up Records) - May 27, 2011
Who Needs A Shepherd? EP - September 22, 2008

Official Website

http://www.hemoptysismetal.com

Links

• Facebook
• Twitter
• Last.fm
• Hemoptysis Website
• MySpace
• DesertCore Management & Consulting
• Masaki Murashita Official Website

Audio

• MOD
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• Misanthropic Slaughter
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• Hopeless
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• Shadow of Death
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Lyrics

• Shadow of Death
• Hopeless
• Misanthropic Slaughter

Video

Shadow of Death Music Video

Hemoptysis - M.O.D. Music Video

Photo Gallery

Press

• "I was surprised at how tight this band is on their five song EP..." [+ Show ]
  

  "I was surprised at how tight this band is on their five song EP...Hemoptysis has a solid grasp on h..."I was surprised at how tight this band is on their five song EP...Hemoptysis has a solid grasp on how to really build the song, but keep it heavy and vibrant at the same time. I like what is here,..."
  Review by Metal Mark

• "Who Needs A Shepherd?" is a strong enough release that listeners should feel a sense of satisfaction... [+ Show ]
  

  "The creation of guitarist/vocalist Masaki Murashita, HEMOPTYSIS is a guitar driven Metal affair wit..."The creation of guitarist/vocalist Masaki Murashita, HEMOPTYSIS is a guitar driven Metal affair with a strong emphasis on mid-paced '80s style Thrash attacks, thick with melody and relatively strong riffing. A strong foundation has been laid, and coupled with Murashita's raspy CARCASS "Heartwork"-era vocal style, tunes like "Who Needs A Shepherd?" is a strong enough release that listeners should feel a sense of satisfaction in what HEMOPTYSIS have done and hope for even bigger and better things to come."
  Review by Brian Davis

• "Are you listening Nuclear Blast, Century Media and Metal Blade? Listen to Who Needs A Shepherd and I'm sure you'll concur." [+ Show ]
  

  "These guys are brutal akin to Arch Enemy and Carcass and the chords, solos and riffs are memorable ..."These guys are brutal akin to Arch Enemy and Carcass and the chords, solos and riffs are memorable and melodic not too far removed from Megadeth. The result is a extraordinary merger of melodic death metal and Bay Area thrash. Who Needs A Shepherd is a solid collection of furious, venomous thrash metal that will have even the most seasoned metal veterans take notice. Are you listening Nuclear Blast, Century Media and Metal Blade? Listen to Who Needs A Shepherd and I'm sure you'll concur."
  Reviewed by Ruben Mosqueda

• "Go out and support these guys, spread the word and buy this EP, because I want to see what this band can really do." [+ Show ]
  

  "...Who Needs A Shepherd? is a fun, straight forward piece of aggression containing some great doubl..."...Who Needs A Shepherd? is a fun, straight forward piece of aggression containing some great double bass, powerful vocals, well chosen levels of guitar distortion...and a couple of quality thrash solos tossed in for good measure. Who Needs A Shepherd? is an incredible effort... Hemoptysis should definitely receive some sort of break as a result of this EP,... Go out and support these guys, spread the word and buy this EP, because I want to see what this band can really do."
  Reviewed by Cody Plucker

• "Hemoptysis have put in an ultimate effort...that can stand up over time." [+ Show ]
  

  "Hemoptysis have put in an ultimate effort...that can stand up over time. This one most certainly wi..."Hemoptysis have put in an ultimate effort...that can stand up over time. This one most certainly will. Who Needs a Shepherd? is currently available worldwide...show some love for an unsigned, up and coming metal band."
  Reviewed by Alxs Ness

• "To put it simply, the five tracks on this disc are infectious, exciting and absurdly fun to listen to..." [+ Show ]
  

  "The four dudes that make up Hemoptysis have... a wildly entertaining blend of old school thrash wit..."The four dudes that make up Hemoptysis have... a wildly entertaining blend of old school thrash with elements of modern melodic death metal...To put it simply, the five tracks on this disc are infectious, exciting and absurdly fun to listen to...I've listened to this disc several times now and each time it seems to get more enjoyable. For a demo EP, the musicianship is outstanding and tight. Check them out."
  Reviewed by Ray Henry

• "...the talent is very obviously there..." [+ Show ]
  

  "Listening to Hemoptysis is a multi-faceted experience...the talent is very obviously there..." Rev..."Listening to Hemoptysis is a multi-faceted experience...the talent is very obviously there..."
  Reviewed by llmarinen
  

• ""Who needs a Shepherd?" is by far the truest form of the metal spirit I have come across in many years" [+ Show ]
  

  ""Who needs a Shepherd?" is by far the truest form of the metal spirit I have come across in many ye...""Who needs a Shepherd?" is by far the truest form of the metal spirit I have come across in many years"
  Reviewed by JD
  

• "Hemoptysis' EP Who Needs A Shepard? is another quality offering from a Phoenix metal band." [+ Show ]
  

  "...Hemoptysis' EP Who Needs A Shepard? is another quality offering from a Phoenix metal band. I loo..."...Hemoptysis' EP Who Needs A Shepard? is another quality offering from a Phoenix metal band. I look forward to hearing what they do on their first full-length."
  Reviewed by Martin Cizmar
  

Setlist

Hemoptysis set list

The set is anywhere from 30 minutes to 45 minutes, including the occational encore, depending on the show.


1. Who Needs A Shepherd?
2. And The World Dies
3. M.O.D.
4. Impending Doom
5. All For You
6. A Traitor
7. Hadephobia
8. End of Sorrow
9. Shadow of Death
10. Blood Storm

The above is a sample 45 minute set, however we change the song order and songs so shows have a different flow.

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