LD/50 (The Complete Demo) (2010)

Main Entry: LD50

Variant(s): or LD50 /’el-/’dE-/’fif-tE/
Function: noun
1: the amount of a toxic substance or radiation required to kill half the members of a tested population, frequently used as a general indicator of a substance’s acute toxicity.
2: new Bay Area thrash metal band with deep grooves, colorful rhythms, and wild solos that will make your head explode, your ears bleed, and leave you screaming for more.

So what happens when you put together the guitarist of “Forbidden & Testament”, drummer of Steve Vai & Marty Friedman, then top that off with former Geezer Butler vocalist. Add a shredder bass player who can tap into just about any style and you have an explosion like a freight train coming through your living room to warm you up to one of the most seasoned, talented, and kick-ass new bands of 2010.
LD/50 who hail from San Francisco have cut their teeth on this very form of tradition. Forging this tradition from former bands Testament, Steve Vai, Marty Friedman and Geezer Butler, they were born and raised on a Lethal Dose of what developed and transcended on almost everyone who has a global knowledge of metal. LD/50 is the abbreviation for “Lethal Dose at 50%”. It is a culture of extreme that has steadily built their fan base to the point of iconic recognition.

The band has a unique style of perfecting the groove, mixed with brutal thrash, and explosive guitar work. LD/50 is a band that is not afraid to go into a ballad with growling, screaming vocals, then run into a melodic guitar solo, and end with a tricky, syncopated rhythm.

links
LD/50 Facebook band page
LD/50 ReverbNation page