PREMIERE: Axe Dragger – Axe Dragger
We here at Distorted Sound are delighted to premiere the debut album from AXE DRAGGER!
The debut album, a self-titled effort, marks a loud and heavy new beginning for the supergroup – featuring Bob Balch (FU MANCHU), Pete Campbell (ex-PENTAGRAM), Terry Glaze (original PANTERA vocalist), and Fredrik Isaksson (DARK FUNERAL).
Ahead of the album’s release tomorrow, via Ripple Music, we are pleased to give the album its official premiere.
About the genesis of the band, guitarist Bob Balch says, “I’d been in touch with drummer Pete Campbell for a while about trading riffs, drum beats, and ideas. I’ve also been teaching a student over FaceTime for a couple of years who wants to learn old RIOT, JUDAS PRIEST, and DIO — and that really lit a fire under me to start writing an old‑school heavy metal project. So Pete and I started sending riffs and beats back and forth, and once we had a few solid tunes, we brought in vocalist Terry Glaze and bassist Fredrik Isaksson. The first song Terry sent back was Axe Dragger and Pete and I completely lost our minds. From there, we were all fired up, and over the course of a year, we put together this record. It’s a pure reflection of early ’80s heavy metal — and I hope you dig it. For the guitar geeks out there, this record is loaded with harmonic minor modes à la Powerslave‑era IRON MAIDEN!”
Listen to Axe Dragger exclusively here:
Axe Dragger is set for release on March 6th, 2026 via Ripple Music. Pre-orders are available now and can be purchased here.
For more information on AXE DRAGGER like their official page on Facebook.
