Alpha Omega Management has announce the signing of the legendary US Bay Area thrashers, Hirax, to its roster.

Hirax vocalist Katon W. De Pena states: "After an outstanding reception at this year's Maryland Death Fest We are happy to announce our partnership with Alpha Omega Management! With their knowledge and guidance we know that we will make a big impact on the world of thrash metal/heavy-metal worldwide.... They will work with us on planning international tours as well as the upcoming new Hirax studio album!! Let the music world be warned, Hirax is coming."

Alpha Omega Management adds: "We have a huge pleasure to welcome Hirax and its charismatic Frontman and founding member Katon W. De Pena to our family! The band has no need of long introductions, as being one of the pioneers of the Bay Area thrash metal scene! We're looking forward to bring Hirax on new international tours, blasting stronger than ever before!"

Hirax is an American thrash metal band beginning in 1984 under the leadership of vocalist Katon W. De Pena (founding member). The band was an early example of the thrash metal, speed metal and crossover. Hirax is based in Los Angeles but, at that time, because of the weak metal scene in their area, they spent most of their time playing in San Francisco along with Slayer, Metallica, and Exodus, who were all part of the exciting new metal emerging from the Bay area. They released a four-song demo in 1984. This demo was widely circulated and the band became known and respected worldwide through the metal tape trading underground. Since then Hirax has released five full length studio albums and multiple EPs and has toured the world including many festivals in South America, Europe, Japan, Scandinavia, and the US.  

Hirax live:

September
4 - Rainbow Bar And Grill  - West Hollywood, CA (Sunset Strip outdoor stage - Set time 5:45 PM)

(Photos - Hillarie Jason)