Buckle up, metalheads—Hidden Intent are back, and they’re bringing absolute carnage!
I had the chance to sit down with Chris McThrashy, bassist and vocalist of Hidden Intent, to break down their new album ‘Terrorform’, their Wacken Open Air debut, touring with metal legends like Tim “Ripper” Owens and Sepultura, and how Chris’s vocals have evolved over the years.
Chris McThrashy gave deep insights into the songwriting process for ‘Terrorform’ and how this record pushes their thrash sound into even heavier, more extreme territories. He also reflected on the surreal experience of playing Wacken—one of the biggest metal festivals in the world—and what it was like sharing the stage with some of his biggest influences.
‘The Ruins’ – The First Strike of THRASH DOMINANCE!
The first single, ‘The Ruins’, is already tearing through the metal world like a beer-fueled cyclone! A pit-inducing, riff-fueled rage fest, this track hits harder than a drop bear on steroids. Mixed and mastered by the legendary Dennis Koehe (Exumer, Sodom, Lacuna Coil), ‘The Ruins’ is a thrashterpiece—raw, brutal, and built for total stage destruction.
The face-melting music video (watch it below) captures Hidden Intent in their natural element—tearing up the stage at Adelaide’s Froth and Fury Festival. It’s thrash, it’s chaos, and it’s everything we love about metal!
‘Terrorform’ – A Thrash Manifesto for the Masses!
‘Terrorform’ isn’t just an album—it’s a call to arms! A savage twist on the word “terraform,” this record dives deep into the corrupted human psyche. It’s about breaking free from toxic thinking, dismantling outdated beliefs, and rebuilding from the ground up—all delivered through razor-sharp riffs, punishing grooves, and thrash anthems that demand circle pits!
Chris McThrashy also shared how his vocals have grown and evolved over the years, with this album pushing him to deliver his most aggressive and powerful performances yet. The album’s themes resonate deeply with the band, making it their most intense and thought-provoking release to date.
Guitarist Phil Bennett puts it best: “We’re building on everything we’ve done with Hidden Intent up to this point, but making it wider. On one hand, you’ll get more melodic/lighter elements, while on the other, we’re pushing into a much more extreme direction—more brutal, heavier, and unapologetically offensive.”
“THIS IS THE ALBUM THAT WILL MELT FACES IN 2025! Hidden Intent have leveled up—‘Terrorform’ is an all-out thrash WAR. If ‘The Ruins’ is just the beginning, we are in for one hell of a ride! Prepare your necks, legends!”
Album Launch & Pre-Orders – IT’S GOING TO BE CHAOS!
To celebrate, Hidden Intent are throwing a massive album launch show in March—details below! Expect pure thrash mayhem, beer showers, and circle pits from hell!
- ‘Terrorform’ drops March 21, 2025 – Pre-order now! → tinyurl.com/TERRORFORM2025
- Stream Hidden Intent → Spotify
- Watch ‘The Ruins’ Video → YouTube
With a history of sharing the stage with metal gods like Tim “Ripper” Owens, Sepultura, and Destruction, and fresh off their Wacken Open Air debut, Hidden Intent are proving that Aussie thrash is not just alive—it’s ready to take over the world! 🤘🔥
2025 belongs to ‘Terrorform’. Are you ready?
