Welcome back to another interview, this time around with Katon W. De Pena as he talks about the formation of the band, as well as his influences growing up and the early years of Hirax career.
Hirax were formed back in 1984 by frontman Katon when he put the band together with Gary Monardo - bass, Scott Owen - guitars, John Tabares - drums together they released their debut album 'Raging Violence' in 1985 through Metal Blade.
So sit back and enjoy part 1 of the interview, and part 2 will follow right after this.
Discography:
Raging Violence (1985)
Hate, Fear and Power (1986)
The New Age of Terror (2004)
El Rostro de la Muerte (2009)
Immortal Legacy (2014)
Faster Than Death (2025)
Current line-up:
Katon W. De Pena – vocals
Jose Gonzalez – bass
Emilio Marquez – drums
Allan Chan – guitars
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Link below for a song from the new album
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0iopG4Jyzw