Streaming Now! Vancouver Cosmic Thrashers Crüzer Unleash New EP “Look to the Skies” + Show Dates + CD Pre-Order
Unleashing their debut EP “Look to the Skies” this past April, Crüzer is not just a band—they are a cosmic metal assault from the Great White North. Hailing from Vancouver, BC, Canada, their sound is as unstoppable as an alien invasion force, tearing through the atmosphere with electrifying solos and unforgettable hooks.
With their undeniable stage presence (recently performing at this year’s Hyperspace Metal Festival) and the power of the riff, these melodic cosmic thrashers celebrate the bizarre and otherworldly wonders of the universe. Metalheads can expect a raging, thrashing good time, but with a melodic and humorous twist. Crüzer isn’t afraid to turn trash on its head and infuse the flavour with all kinds of spices and secret sauces.
“EARTHLINGS!!! Crank it to 11, and prepare for an out-of-this-world heavy metal experience. Your alien overlords are pleased to unveil our newest slice of interplanetary propaganda, LOOK TO THE SKIES!
Five tracks of raging, rip-roaring, intergalactic speed metal, with a multitude of different flavours catered to the tastes of every thrasher, from the melodic Metallica nerds to the greasy Slaytanic Wehrmacht. Perfect for cruzing down the interstellar highway or around Saturn’s rings.
CONSUME, EARTHLINGS! LISTEN AND REJOICE!!! BASK IN THE GLORY OF YOUR ALIEN OVERLORDS AND CELEBRATE OUR ARRIVAL!!!” adds the band.
With the EP streaming on all digital platforms as of April 4, 2025, Crüzer plans to release the 5-track record on CD, with the release date to be determined. CD pre-order will be available from the band via their Bandcamp at https://cruzermuzik.bandcamp.com.
“Look to the Skies” is recommended for fans of all things thrash, such as Havok, Exodus (Zetro era), Destruction, Metallica (Ride the Lightning era), Exciter, and 80s Judas Priest.
Show Dates:
June 27 – Vancouver, BC – The Astoria w/ Gorgonum Chaos, The Bifurcated, Nobody, DJ HAMMER
Track Listing:
- Look to the Skies (4:18)
- Born to Rise (4:06)
- Raging Fire (3:51)
- (I Need) Thrash (2:14)
- Pit Vyper (4:44)
Length: 19:13
Album Recording Credits:
- All songs written & performed by: Eric Willmott, Ben Higgins, Nico Miraftab, Alex Gain
- Produced, mixed & mastered by Michael Kraushaar
- Album Artwork by Angela Grimmuza
- Member of SOCAN
- MAPL – Canadian Content
Album Band Line Up:
Eric Willmott (lead vocals)
Nico Miraftab (guitar)
Ben Higgins (guitar, bass)
Alex Gain (drums)
Live Band Line Up:
Eric Willmott (lead vocals)
Nico Miraftab (guitar)
Ben Higgins (guitar)
Esteban Lleuful (bass)
Alex Gain (drums)
About The Album Artwork:
In addition to depicting the theme of our title track, i.e, an alien invasion, we also wanted it to incorporate themes from the other songs on the EP. There’s a thrasher dude (I need thrash) rising up against the alien threat, taking revenge (born to rise), lots of “raging fire” in the background, and a couple of people wearing……you guessed it, pit vipers! Haha.
About the album as a whole (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY)
Listeners can expect a raging, thrashing good time, but with a melodic and humorous twist. Cruzer isn’t afraid to turn trash on its head and infuse the flavour with all kinds of spices and secret sauces! -Eric
Track by Track (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):
- The title track Look to the Skies deals with the threat of an extraterrestrial invasion force, and the attempts of the world powers to stop it (or maybe they know more than they’re letting on…). The chorus hook on this song might be my favourite of the whole album, love how it just comes in out of nowhere after a whole verse and pre-chorus of harsh blackened thrash vocals.
- Born to Rise deals with rising up from the ashes, overcoming adversity, and exacting revenge against those who tried to cross you. This song has a very hardcore punk feel compared to the other songs, but still has that melodic edge in the chorus vocals.
- Raging Fire deals with a topic I’m sure most thrashers will be familiar with: the destruction of the environment! Whether through climate change, nuclear war, or both. This is a mid-paced song compared to the first two, but it contains some of the heaviest vocals on the whole album!
- On the surface, I Need Thrash is your average Slayer-esque rager about going to a show, moshing, drinking, and partying. But the song actually contains an important message about fighting back against metal stereotypes, mainly the mentality of “killing posers,” which I’ve always hated. I got called a poser when I was younger, it fucking sucked! Who cares what subgenre or microgenre people like? Metal is metal! Leave them alone and let them enjoy things. DON’T BE A DICK!
- In an almost direct assertion of the previous song’s message, Pit Vyper is by far the most melodic, commercial-friendly, and hair metal-tinged track on the whole album. The song is a classic sounding mix of old school speed metal bands like Exciter and Meliah Rage, 80s Judas Priest, and hair metal bands like Motley Crue. The lyrics deal with the classic subject matter of an evil metal mistress who turns your heart to stone! Now is that old school metal or what?! -Eric
About:
THRASHING FROM BEYOND THE STARS
Crüzer is not just a band—it’s a cosmic metal assault from the great white north. From Vancouver, Canada, Crüzer’s sound is as unstoppable as an alien invasion force, tearing through the atmosphere with electrifying solos and unforgettable hooks.
But it’s not just the power of the riffs and the undeniable stage presence that make Crüzer’s music a celebration of the bizarre and otherworldly wonders of the universe. So strap in, crank it to 11, and prepare for an out-of-this-world heavy metal experience.
Discography:
Look To The Skies (EP, April 2025)
Born To Rise (Single, March 2025)
Pit Vyper (Single, February 2025)
Crüzer – “Raging Fire” LIVE @ Hyperspace 2025
Crüzer – Look To The Skies Full EP
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