For an Italian label Cruz Del Sur Music has long dug into the fertile musical grounds of the
state of Pennsylvania. The label’s first-ever signing was melodic metal heroes Pharaoh who
since 2003 have remained one of Cruz Del Sur’s flagship bands. Classic doom merchants Argus
and melodic thrashers Crown The Lost soon followed giving the label an American flavor to go
along with its heavily-stocked European roster. Therefore it’s no surprise one of the label’s
latest signings also comes from the great state of PA: Pittsburgh’s Lady Beast. Originally
formed in 2009 Lady Beast quickly immersed itself in the East Coast live scene developing a
reputation as a band who can seamlessly blend venerable NWOBHM sounds and thrash. Fronted by
the charismatic Deborah Levine Lady Beast’s studio output helped catch the attention of Cruz
Del Sur who signed the band and sent them off into the studio to record their sophomore
full-length Vicious Breed”. Recorded at + - Studios in Pittsburgh under the supervision of
Jason Jouver Vicious Breed” is Lady Beast’s most dynamic album to date. Sporting a wide
variety of moods and flavors Vicious Breed” features the speedy title track downright heavy
Lone Hunter” the balladry of Always With Me” and the straight-up rock of Get Out of My Way”.
Guitarist Twiz states matter-of-factly: I'm probably most proud of the songs on this than I am
of other stuff I've written.” I am very proud of the melodies and lyrical content on this album
” adds Levine. I have a bit of a formula when I start writing lyrics. The music and feel of the
song obviously help the direction I turn but also I like to have a skeleton of the same idea
for each album. The song of an epic story the hopeful song the metal ripper etc. Each is
important as it builds the album as a whole. On 'Vicious Breed' we have our first ballad on
which it will be fun to slow it down and have people hear a different side of us.” Stocked with
soaring twin-guitar harmonies headstrong vocals pounding tempos and would-be classic metal
anthems Vicious Breed” is Lady Beast’s coming out party. With the support of Cruz Del Sur
it’s only appropriate Lady Beast have their sights set on conquering the international metal
scene. Beware…your town may be the next to feel the strike of the beast!
