New York trio Sanhedrin have spent the last decade at the forefront of the American heavy metal scene. Their blend of traditional metal and hard rock sounds combine with a fresh modern energy and perspective. With 2022’s release Lights On, the band had created their most complete work to date. Now they follow it up with Heat Lightning, a diverse collection of songs that capture the band’s wide array of influences with an elevated level of production. When asked how this new album compares to the band’s previous efforts, drummer Nathan Honor explains: “Sonically there’s no comparison. Heat Lightning is the fullest representation of the power of this band. When you take three seasoned musicians with their favorite hand picked instruments, put them in front of two brilliant producer/engineers in a studio stacked with incredible equipment and no outside distractions, this is what you get.”

Unlike the previous three albums, which were all tracked and mixed by Colin Marston, the band opted to work with a fresh set of ears in a new environment. In doing so, the band landed at the legendary Utopia Bearsville studio in Woodstock, New York. At the helm for recording and co-producing were Matt Brown (Life of Agony, A Pale Horse Named Death) and Jerry Farley (Sick Of It All, Madball).

The album cover was hand-painted by Johan Prenger, another change in direction from previous albums. Prenger, a friend and fervent supporter of the band, captured the essence of the album’s vibe and lyrical content to perfection.

CD/ LP:

1) Blind Wolf
2) Heat Lightning
3) Above the Law
4) The Fight of your Life
5) King of Tides
6) Franklin County Line
7) Let’s Spill Some Blood
8) High Threshold for Pain
9) When the Will Becomes the Chain