Portland Power/Thrash Shredders SILVER TALON Unleash 'Deceiver, I Am' Single!

Portland power/thrash group SILVER TALON has unleashed another thrilling combination of heavy metal hooks and guitar-driven virtuosity with their latest single, “Deceiver, I Am.” The music video for the song, which premiered yesterday via DecibelMagazine.com, can now be viewed https://youtu.be/34P2TiMSa_M. The single – a small taste of the shred to come in 2021 on the band's upcoming full-length album, “Decadence & Decay” – is now streaming on all digital platforms, while a limited-edition 7-inch vinyl pressing featuring cover art from Daniel Porta (Haunt, Visigoth, Eternal Champion) backed with an exclusive B-side cover of Savatage's “Power of the Night” (plus a logo patch and sticker) is available for pre-order at www.smarturl.com/silvertalon.

The music video for “Deceiver, I Am” combines the rough-and-rowdy atmosphere of a shot-on-VHS live performance with the haunting visuals of the 1922 classic film “Häxan: Witchcraft Through The Ages.” Guitarist Bryce VanHoosen says of the video, “We wanted the visual equivalent of a drug-induced, lo-fi religious experience that started in a dive bar and ended at a Witches Sabbath. Using VHS handicam footage and clips from the demented 1922 film 'Häxan,' (director) GBRHL delivered in spades.” With a virtuosic guitar attack, a rumbling rhythm section and powerful vocals, SILVER TALON was launched in 2017 after rising from the ashes of Spellcaster. VanHoosen joined forces with fellow ex-Spellcaster member Sebastian Silva – who now handles additional guitar duties in SILVER TALON and also plays in goth-rockers Unto Others (formerly Idle Hands) – in a shared mission to keep the heavy metal flame burning brightly. Bolstered by the soaring vocal attack of Wyatt Howell (Sanctifyre), SILVER TALON began 2018 by unveiling two demo tracks, “Devil Machine” and “Warrior's End,” which showcased the group's ability to create fist-clenching, head-banging heavy metal through a combination of masterful hooks, lush melody and technical dexterity. SILVER TALON then built on this foundation in the second half of 2018 with the release of their self-released debut EP “Becoming A Demon.” The EP saw the band return to the studio to re-record their original demos with Zach Ohren (Exmortus, Fallujah, Machine Head) alongside three new originals and a cover of Sanctuary's “Battle Angels” featuring that group's former guitarist (and future Nevermore/Arch Enemy guitar hero) Jeff Loomis. The release was praised by Dead Rhetoric as “a solid salvo for those who love mid-'80s U.S.-style power/heavy metal with occasional nods to Teutonic finesse” and “metal that has plenty of heaviness while being musically sharp, sophisticated and awe- inspiring.” The group would further their reputation as masters of triumphant heavy metal with live performances alongside acts such as Exmortus, Unleash The Archers, Striker, The Absence, Powerglove and Hatchet, as well as a nationwide tour at the end of 2019 supporting Savage Master. VanHoosen's guitar prowess is also displayed through his YouTube channel, which is regularly updated with play-through videos, guitar covers and product reviews. SILVER TALON's forthcoming full-length album, “Decadence & Decay”, will be released in 2021.