Paul Weston a.k.a "The Metal Tyrant" who hosts Powersurge a weekly metal show that airs on WLFE-Rock 102 in the Champlain Valley in the Northeast US was recently contacted by Joel DuBay (vocals/guitars) from the recently reactivated Minneapolis, Minnesota thrashers POWERMAD.

Says DuBay: "Powermad have been writing the new record for some time - we have many, many demo songs out to potential producers, but we have not settled on anyone yet. Lots to tell, and lots to reveal - when the dust settles, the new 2010 Powermad will emerge, and we'll be killin' it like we always have. There are heaps of requests for European Metal Fest Shows, but we really want to get the new record done, and that takes priority. Todd (Haug - guitar), Jeff (Litke - bass) and I are the original members, and we have a new, mega-killer drummer we're working with that will bring all the death and destruction you can envision to the end recordings. Don't be surprised to see a tour, or many tours with this next record!

Powermad will be available for shows beginning Spring 2010! If you are a promoter and would like to contact Powermad in regards to booking a show. Contact Joel DuBay at joel@readyacoustics.comfor more info.

Visit us at www.myspace.com/powermadband."

Powermad was formed in 1984 in Minneapolis and released an EP on Combat Records. They subsequently signed to Reprise Records and released The Madness Begins EP in 1988 and Absolute Power in 1989. Despite some critical acclaim and a US tour opening for Overkill after the release of Absolute Power, Powermad never achieved notable success. However, their albums are considered collector's items by collectors of thrash and speed metal music.

Powersurge with Paul "The Metal Tyrant" Weston can be streamed live at www.purerock102.com Saturday nights 9-Midnight (est.) or 102.3 in the Champlain Valley.