CRUEL BOMB

Cruel Bomb are:
Kennie Barto – guitars
Kyle McKeown – drums
Brandon James – vocals, guitars
Nick Hennebaul – bass

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Forged in 2018 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Cruel Bomb have been on a relentless mission to deliver uncompromising thrash metal fueled by a fierce DIY ethic.
The four-piece has built their reputation on bone-crushing riffs, precision drumming, and ferocious vocals – a sound that pays homage to the golden age of thrash while injecting a lethal modern edge.
After turning heads with their explosive EPs ‘Manhattan Mischief‘ (2019), ‘Trinity Terror‘ (2020), and ‘Man Made‘ (2022), Cruel Bomb have unleashed their long-awaited self-titled debut album in August 2025.
Recorded at Novro Studios, ‘Cruel Bomb‘ is a full-scale sonic assault that channels the fury of Slayer, Anthrax, Metallica, and Exodus, while carving a distinct identity that’s raw, modern, and unrelenting.
The record roars with pit-ready grooves, politically charged aggression, and breakneck energy – the kind that fans of Power Trip and Hatebreed will immediately connect with.
Adding to the album’s visual ferocity is legendary artist Ed Repka, whose iconic work for Megadeth, Death, and Municipal Waste perfectly complements the album’s menacing tone.
Renowned for their explosive live shows, Cruel Bomb have shared stages with some of the fiercest acts in the American metal underground, earning a reputation as one of the East Coast’s most punishing and authentic thrash outfits.
With their self-titled debut, the band are poised to take their brand of sonic destruction to the global stage.