Municipal Waste

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- Hazardous Mutation
- Released 2005

- The Art Of Partying (2-Track Single)
- Released 2007

- Waste Em All
- Released 2003

- The Art Of Partying
- Released 2008

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From choosing a name that makes them sound like some sort of urban public works department, to their music itself, Richmond, VA's Municipal Waste openly bow down to the memory of '80s thrash metal and crossover -- twenty years after, and a few hundred miles away from the original movement's heyday in New York City. Led by picturesquely named vocalist Tony "Guardrail" Foresta, Municipal Waste played their first show on New Year's Eve 2001, then spent the next few years working on demos, recording the odd EP and split release, and juggling musicians until solidifying its membership around Guardrail, guitarist Ryan Waste and bassist Land Phil. Veteran drummer Dave Witte (ex-Human Remains, Burnt by the Sun, Agoraphobic Nosebleed, etc.) joined their ranks shortly after the band signed with Earache Records and recorded 2004's Waste Em All with producer Corey Smoot (aka Flattus Maximus of GWAR). The album was instantly embraced by discerning metal fans for its retro-tastic revival, received overwhelmingly positive reviews, and landed Municipal Waste supporting slots on tours with Converge and the Red Chord. Late 2005 saw the unveiling of the band's equally impressive sophomore effort, Hazardous Mutation, which helped them break big across Europe, and resulted in even more touring opportunities. Two years later, the group once again returned to the studio with producer Zeuss (Hatebreed, Shadows Fall, etc.), and emerged with their third irreverent opus, The Art of Partying. ~ Eduardo Rivadavia, All Music Guide

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- - Thrash? Don't Mind if I do.
  - - By EddieRattlehead
    - 2/8/2009 23:01:19
  - Kick ass crossover thrash band. The riffs are a breath of fresh air, like early exodus or megadeth, and the lyrics are about 3 things, Thrashin, Zombie's, and Getting f 'd up.
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- - Wasted!!
  - - By p1crew
    - 1/13/2009 23:01:22
  - This band is definitely good. The albums are fresh, and fast. The artwork is sweet too. If you like short to the point Thrash, this is for You!
  - 1 out of 1 people
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- - Thrash for our times!!
  - - By MrNice928
    - 11/29/2008 04:11:44
  - this is thrash for our times!!! for teens (including myself) who never lived during the thrash metal since back in the mid 80's history has repeated itself with loads of new Thrash metal bands including this one. Great band.
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