Instrumental thrashers Mastery not only have shuffled up their line-up (and are still looking for a guitarist), they are jumping off the cliff into music with vocals after recruiting Billy Milano (S.O.D/ M.O.D.) as their new frontman. A new bass player has also been introduced, Tim "Tank" Casterline (M.O.D. touring bassist) joins Mastery as a much needed aspect of growth to their music. The band is still looking to fill the position of lead guitar, anyone interested can contact the band through their MySpace page.
"I am officially confirming that Billy Milano has joined Mastery as a full-time member," commented guitarist and founder Markus Armellini. "Having Billy Milano sing for Mastery is driving the band in a new direction and to a new level of performance."
Mastery has entered Studio 57 in Austin, Texas with producer/engineer Tim Gerron and begun recording their debut album which should see the light of day in early 2011. The band is currently streaming a new song online at their Myspace.
Mastery's debut album, "Lethal Legacy," was released through Corporate Punishment Records. The album was drew critical acclaim from Metal Maniacs who proclaimed, "While 'Lethal Legacy' pays homage to the classic thrash of the late '80s/early '90s with nods to Testament, Forbidden, Vio-lence and Metallica, it doesn't sound as if the band are pinning for the glory days." Decibel Magazine also loves Mastery's brand of instrumental thrash, as they gave the band a whopping 9/10 and called them, "Mastery of Puppets."
