Hirax is an American thrash metal band from Cypress, California. Starting in 1984 under the leadership of vocalist Katon W. De Pena (the band's only original member of the current line-up), the band played in Los Angeles and San Francisco with the other new thrash metal bands of the area such as Metallica, Exodus, and Slayer. The band was an early example of thrash metal, speed metal and crossover thrash.
History
After releasing some demos, Hirax signed with Metal Blade and debuted with their first full-length, Raging Violence in 1985. The band was composed of Katon W. De Pena (vocals), Scott Owen (guitar), Gary Monardo (bass) and John Tabares (drums).
In 1986, John Tabares left the band and Eric Brecht (brother of D.R.I.'s vocalist Kurt Brecht) joined. After the change, they released their second album, called Hate, Fear and Power under pressure of the label (only having 16 minutes of length for 8 songs). After this release, the band quit the label and independently released a demo called Blasted In Bangkok in 1987.
Episode 126
Katon W. De Pena
Hirax singer Katon W. De Pena was front-and-center for the birth and rise of California’s legendary mid-‘80s thrash-metal scene. Today, at age 59, he’s as metal as ever and joins us to discuss Hirax, his former band Phantasm (featuring original Metallica bassist Ron McGovney), his connection to Celtic Frost frontman Tom G. Warrior, and the times a young Hirax fan named Mike Patton used to show up early to meet the band (and later returned the favor).
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published: 25 Jan 2023
Interview with Katon De Pena from Hirax 🇺🇸 [Subtitled] [Backstage]
Manuel speaks with #KatonDePena from #Hirax on their stop through El Salvador during their tour alongside #Exhorder, #VioLence and #Atrophy.
#metalremains #metalremainsbackstage #thrashmetal
published: 09 Feb 2024
Happy New Year 2012 personal message from Katon W. De Pena HIRAX
Happy New Year 2012 personal message from Katon W. De Pena HIRAX
published: 14 Jan 2012
HIRAX Brazil message 2013 Uma mensagem Brasil de Katon W. De Pena
Para todos os meus irmãos e irmãs no Brasil - Tenho visto e ouvido o seu protesto! Eu quero que você saiba que eu apoiá-lo! Com todo o meu amor e respeito - ficar forte, levante-se ....
Katon W. De Pena - HIRAX
#HIRAX #Brazil #Brasil #changebrazil
To all my brothers and sisters in Brazil - I have seen and heard your protest!! I want you to know that I support you! With all my love and respect - stay strong, rise up....
Katon W. De Pena - HIRAX
http://www.hirax.org
published: 22 Jun 2013
HIRAX @ swr barroselas metalfest (interview with Katon W. De Pena) April 2014
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published: 28 Nov 2014
An Interview with Katon W. De Pena of Hirax
Hey there metal maniacs! Your heavy metal beer drinking pal the Meista here today with another great interview for you! This one is with the very talented and friendly Katon W. De Pena, lead vocalist and founding member of the mighty Hirax! We chatted about the new Hirax album "Faster Than Death", the history of the band, songwriting, touring, future plans, and much more!
Enjoy!!
Make sure to check out Hirax here:
https://www.facebook.com/HIRAXOfficial
https://hirax.bigcartel.com/
www.doomentiarecords.bandcamp.com
Cheers and hails!!
*Photo of Katon by Amber Buchanan
**Special thanks to Benjamin Niebla II of Online Metal Promo PR for setting up this interview, to Jamie Winters for designing the Brews and Tunes logo, Jerry Howard for creating the Brews and Tunes intro video and to D...
published: 13 Jun 2024
Hirax's Katon & Anne De Pena at Lemmy Statue Unveiling 8/24/16
Outtake from episode #658: We talk to Hirax vocalist Katon De Pena and his lovely wife Anne about getting the ball rolling on the Lemmy Statue.
published: 04 Sep 2016
NAPALM DEATH "Hate Fear And Power" with Katon W. De Pena HIRAX Santa Ana, CA. 11-3-2016
NAPALM DEATH -- "Hate Fear And Power" with Katon W. De Pena HIRAX -- The Observatory Orange County Presents The Abysmal Predator Tour @ The Observatory Santa Ana, CA. 11-3-2016
published: 04 Nov 2016
Katon W. De Pena of HIRAX interview by Derek Moody/Bloody F. Mess 6-9-24
A metal LEGEND!
HIRAX is STILL going like the energizer bunny!
This Skype chat with vocalist Katon, is a Lotta fun & quite informative too!
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[email protected]
Also please subscribe to my all true stories YouTube channel: BLOODY F. MESS OFFICIAL
Thanx Rick Allen
Thanks TO YOU dear listener/watcher/subscriber
Long live Rockkkkkkkkk!!!!!
published: 12 Jun 2024
Metalifornia Radio - Katon W. DePena (Hirax) Promo
Metalifornia Radio will have special guests Katon W. De Pena of Hirax and Jason Tyler of ADHD Entertainment in studio on October 21st from 9-11 PM PST to discuss California metal!
Live Stream: www.KTSTFMAnaheim.com
Listen on the Tune In app at KTST FM Anaheim
Episode 126
Katon W. De Pena
Hirax singer Katon W. De Pena was front-and-center for the birth and rise of California’s legendary mid-‘80s thrash-metal scene. To...
Episode 126
Katon W. De Pena
Hirax singer Katon W. De Pena was front-and-center for the birth and rise of California’s legendary mid-‘80s thrash-metal scene. Today, at age 59, he’s as metal as ever and joins us to discuss Hirax, his former band Phantasm (featuring original Metallica bassist Ron McGovney), his connection to Celtic Frost frontman Tom G. Warrior, and the times a young Hirax fan named Mike Patton used to show up early to meet the band (and later returned the favor).
#hirax #katondepena #thrashmetal #bayareathrash #metallica #exodus #celticfrost #mrbungle
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Episode 126
Katon W. De Pena
Hirax singer Katon W. De Pena was front-and-center for the birth and rise of California’s legendary mid-‘80s thrash-metal scene. Today, at age 59, he’s as metal as ever and joins us to discuss Hirax, his former band Phantasm (featuring original Metallica bassist Ron McGovney), his connection to Celtic Frost frontman Tom G. Warrior, and the times a young Hirax fan named Mike Patton used to show up early to meet the band (and later returned the favor).
#hirax #katondepena #thrashmetal #bayareathrash #metallica #exodus #celticfrost #mrbungle
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https://open.spotify.com/show/157nKNtDfLlxB3eDwJePme?si=pAYzgCryRVSTA7zUoqtSZw
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Created and Produced by Jared Tuten
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Web design by Moonray Web Designs
Manuel speaks with #KatonDePena from #Hirax on their stop through El Salvador during their tour alongside #Exhorder, #VioLence and #Atrophy.
#metalremains #met...
Manuel speaks with #KatonDePena from #Hirax on their stop through El Salvador during their tour alongside #Exhorder, #VioLence and #Atrophy.
#metalremains #metalremainsbackstage #thrashmetal
Manuel speaks with #KatonDePena from #Hirax on their stop through El Salvador during their tour alongside #Exhorder, #VioLence and #Atrophy.
#metalremains #metalremainsbackstage #thrashmetal
Para todos os meus irmãos e irmãs no Brasil - Tenho visto e ouvido o seu protesto! Eu quero que você saiba que eu apoiá-lo! Com todo o meu amor e respeito - fic...
Para todos os meus irmãos e irmãs no Brasil - Tenho visto e ouvido o seu protesto! Eu quero que você saiba que eu apoiá-lo! Com todo o meu amor e respeito - ficar forte, levante-se ....
Katon W. De Pena - HIRAX
#HIRAX #Brazil #Brasil #changebrazil
To all my brothers and sisters in Brazil - I have seen and heard your protest!! I want you to know that I support you! With all my love and respect - stay strong, rise up....
Katon W. De Pena - HIRAX
http://www.hirax.org
Para todos os meus irmãos e irmãs no Brasil - Tenho visto e ouvido o seu protesto! Eu quero que você saiba que eu apoiá-lo! Com todo o meu amor e respeito - ficar forte, levante-se ....
Katon W. De Pena - HIRAX
#HIRAX #Brazil #Brasil #changebrazil
To all my brothers and sisters in Brazil - I have seen and heard your protest!! I want you to know that I support you! With all my love and respect - stay strong, rise up....
Katon W. De Pena - HIRAX
http://www.hirax.org
more videos:
www.acordesdequinta.com
follow us on facebook:
www.facebook.com/acordesdequinta/
intro, camera, video maker, sound editor: Priscilla Fontoura
more videos:
www.acordesdequinta.com
follow us on facebook:
www.facebook.com/acordesdequinta/
intro, camera, video maker, sound editor: Priscilla Fontoura
more videos:
www.acordesdequinta.com
follow us on facebook:
www.facebook.com/acordesdequinta/
intro, camera, video maker, sound editor: Priscilla Fontoura
Hey there metal maniacs! Your heavy metal beer drinking pal the Meista here today with another great interview for you! This one is with the very talented and...
Hey there metal maniacs! Your heavy metal beer drinking pal the Meista here today with another great interview for you! This one is with the very talented and friendly Katon W. De Pena, lead vocalist and founding member of the mighty Hirax! We chatted about the new Hirax album "Faster Than Death", the history of the band, songwriting, touring, future plans, and much more!
Enjoy!!
Make sure to check out Hirax here:
https://www.facebook.com/HIRAXOfficial
https://hirax.bigcartel.com/
www.doomentiarecords.bandcamp.com
Cheers and hails!!
*Photo of Katon by Amber Buchanan
**Special thanks to Benjamin Niebla II of Online Metal Promo PR for setting up this interview, to Jamie Winters for designing the Brews and Tunes logo, Jerry Howard for creating the Brews and Tunes intro video and to DiseNgaged for the use of their song "The Real Me" (copyright 2020)
Hey there metal maniacs! Your heavy metal beer drinking pal the Meista here today with another great interview for you! This one is with the very talented and friendly Katon W. De Pena, lead vocalist and founding member of the mighty Hirax! We chatted about the new Hirax album "Faster Than Death", the history of the band, songwriting, touring, future plans, and much more!
Enjoy!!
Make sure to check out Hirax here:
https://www.facebook.com/HIRAXOfficial
https://hirax.bigcartel.com/
www.doomentiarecords.bandcamp.com
Cheers and hails!!
*Photo of Katon by Amber Buchanan
**Special thanks to Benjamin Niebla II of Online Metal Promo PR for setting up this interview, to Jamie Winters for designing the Brews and Tunes logo, Jerry Howard for creating the Brews and Tunes intro video and to DiseNgaged for the use of their song "The Real Me" (copyright 2020)
NAPALM DEATH -- "Hate Fear And Power" with Katon W. De Pena HIRAX -- The Observatory Orange County Presents The Abysmal Predator Tour @ The Observa...
NAPALM DEATH -- "Hate Fear And Power" with Katon W. De Pena HIRAX -- The Observatory Orange County Presents The Abysmal Predator Tour @ The Observatory Santa Ana, CA. 11-3-2016
NAPALM DEATH -- "Hate Fear And Power" with Katon W. De Pena HIRAX -- The Observatory Orange County Presents The Abysmal Predator Tour @ The Observatory Santa Ana, CA. 11-3-2016
A metal LEGEND!
HIRAX is STILL going like the energizer bunny!
This Skype chat with vocalist Katon, is a Lotta fun & quite informative too!
Please subscribe, ...
A metal LEGEND!
HIRAX is STILL going like the energizer bunny!
This Skype chat with vocalist Katon, is a Lotta fun & quite informative too!
Please subscribe, Like, Comment & share!
Contact:
[email protected]
Also please subscribe to my all true stories YouTube channel: BLOODY F. MESS OFFICIAL
Thanx Rick Allen
Thanks TO YOU dear listener/watcher/subscriber
Long live Rockkkkkkkkk!!!!!
A metal LEGEND!
HIRAX is STILL going like the energizer bunny!
This Skype chat with vocalist Katon, is a Lotta fun & quite informative too!
Please subscribe, Like, Comment & share!
Contact:
[email protected]
Also please subscribe to my all true stories YouTube channel: BLOODY F. MESS OFFICIAL
Thanx Rick Allen
Thanks TO YOU dear listener/watcher/subscriber
Long live Rockkkkkkkkk!!!!!
Metalifornia Radio will have special guests Katon W. De Pena of Hirax and Jason Tyler of ADHD Entertainment in studio on October 21st from 9-11 PM PST to discus...
Metalifornia Radio will have special guests Katon W. De Pena of Hirax and Jason Tyler of ADHD Entertainment in studio on October 21st from 9-11 PM PST to discuss California metal!
Live Stream: www.KTSTFMAnaheim.com
Listen on the Tune In app at KTST FM Anaheim
Metalifornia Radio will have special guests Katon W. De Pena of Hirax and Jason Tyler of ADHD Entertainment in studio on October 21st from 9-11 PM PST to discuss California metal!
Live Stream: www.KTSTFMAnaheim.com
Listen on the Tune In app at KTST FM Anaheim
Episode 126
Katon W. De Pena
Hirax singer Katon W. De Pena was front-and-center for the birth and rise of California’s legendary mid-‘80s thrash-metal scene. Today, at age 59, he’s as metal as ever and joins us to discuss Hirax, his former band Phantasm (featuring original Metallica bassist Ron McGovney), his connection to Celtic Frost frontman Tom G. Warrior, and the times a young Hirax fan named Mike Patton used to show up early to meet the band (and later returned the favor).
#hirax #katondepena #thrashmetal #bayareathrash #metallica #exodus #celticfrost #mrbungle
Please hit the Like button and Subscribe. It really helps us out!
You can also support the channel with donations sent to Paypal at [email protected]
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http://talklouderpodcast.com/
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https://www.facebook.com/Talk-Louder-Podcast-105831998186902
On YouTube at :
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuh_3gYykV9PdljEkSWZgQA
On Spotify at:
https://open.spotify.com/show/157nKNtDfLlxB3eDwJePme?si=pAYzgCryRVSTA7zUoqtSZw
On iTunes at:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-louder/id1552953528
Created and Produced by Jared Tuten
Intro Graphics by Stuart Laurence
Web design by Moonray Web Designs
Manuel speaks with #KatonDePena from #Hirax on their stop through El Salvador during their tour alongside #Exhorder, #VioLence and #Atrophy.
#metalremains #metalremainsbackstage #thrashmetal
Para todos os meus irmãos e irmãs no Brasil - Tenho visto e ouvido o seu protesto! Eu quero que você saiba que eu apoiá-lo! Com todo o meu amor e respeito - ficar forte, levante-se ....
Katon W. De Pena - HIRAX
#HIRAX #Brazil #Brasil #changebrazil
To all my brothers and sisters in Brazil - I have seen and heard your protest!! I want you to know that I support you! With all my love and respect - stay strong, rise up....
Katon W. De Pena - HIRAX
http://www.hirax.org
more videos:
www.acordesdequinta.com
follow us on facebook:
www.facebook.com/acordesdequinta/
intro, camera, video maker, sound editor: Priscilla Fontoura
Hey there metal maniacs! Your heavy metal beer drinking pal the Meista here today with another great interview for you! This one is with the very talented and friendly Katon W. De Pena, lead vocalist and founding member of the mighty Hirax! We chatted about the new Hirax album "Faster Than Death", the history of the band, songwriting, touring, future plans, and much more!
Enjoy!!
Make sure to check out Hirax here:
https://www.facebook.com/HIRAXOfficial
https://hirax.bigcartel.com/
www.doomentiarecords.bandcamp.com
Cheers and hails!!
*Photo of Katon by Amber Buchanan
**Special thanks to Benjamin Niebla II of Online Metal Promo PR for setting up this interview, to Jamie Winters for designing the Brews and Tunes logo, Jerry Howard for creating the Brews and Tunes intro video and to DiseNgaged for the use of their song "The Real Me" (copyright 2020)
NAPALM DEATH -- "Hate Fear And Power" with Katon W. De Pena HIRAX -- The Observatory Orange County Presents The Abysmal Predator Tour @ The Observatory Santa Ana, CA. 11-3-2016
A metal LEGEND!
HIRAX is STILL going like the energizer bunny!
This Skype chat with vocalist Katon, is a Lotta fun & quite informative too!
Please subscribe, Like, Comment & share!
Contact:
[email protected]
Also please subscribe to my all true stories YouTube channel: BLOODY F. MESS OFFICIAL
Thanx Rick Allen
Thanks TO YOU dear listener/watcher/subscriber
Long live Rockkkkkkkkk!!!!!
Metalifornia Radio will have special guests Katon W. De Pena of Hirax and Jason Tyler of ADHD Entertainment in studio on October 21st from 9-11 PM PST to discuss California metal!
Live Stream: www.KTSTFMAnaheim.com
Listen on the Tune In app at KTST FM Anaheim
Hirax is an American thrash metal band from Cypress, California. Starting in 1984 under the leadership of vocalist Katon W. De Pena (the band's only original member of the current line-up), the band played in Los Angeles and San Francisco with the other new thrash metal bands of the area such as Metallica, Exodus, and Slayer. The band was an early example of thrash metal, speed metal and crossover thrash.
History
After releasing some demos, Hirax signed with Metal Blade and debuted with their first full-length, Raging Violence in 1985. The band was composed of Katon W. De Pena (vocals), Scott Owen (guitar), Gary Monardo (bass) and John Tabares (drums).
In 1986, John Tabares left the band and Eric Brecht (brother of D.R.I.'s vocalist Kurt Brecht) joined. After the change, they released their second album, called Hate, Fear and Power under pressure of the label (only having 16 minutes of length for 8 songs). After this release, the band quit the label and independently released a demo called Blasted In Bangkok in 1987.