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Michael Sttzer: GuitarsMorten Sttzer: GuitarsPeter Thorslund: BassJosua Madsen: DrumsMichael Bastholm Dahl: VocalsWhen Artillery formed in the small Copenhagen suburb of Taastrup in 1982, little did they know theyd be here alive, vibrant, and ready to destroy in 2016. Sure, theyve had their share of ups and downs-the group first folded in 1991, returned for a brief one-album stint with B.A.C.K. in 1999, and officially reformed in 2007 after a good multi-year hiatus-but any metal band worth their salt perseveres. And Artillery have survived. They were there when thrash metal took off. They were around to see the emergence of death metal. And theyre here today, to make their mark on a whole new generation of metalhead.We have some of the most dedicated and diehard fans from the early days of Artillery still supporting the band, says guitarist and co-founding member Michael Sttzer. Its awesome to meet them when we are on tour. The difference is that now they are coming with their sons and daughters and this is amazing. Half of our fans were not even born when we released our first album, Fear of Tomorrow, but our new fans know all the songs!As for the lyrical themes explored on Penalty by Perception, Sttzer and company are commenting on current worldwide affairs, death, war, and, of course, religion. But the lyrics arent juvenile attempts to associate heavy music to heavy topics, though fan-driven Die by the Scythe might appear otherwise. Deity Machine questions the machinery of religion, Rites of War is about personal struggles, Cosmic Brain details Sttzers fascination with Superstring theory, while the title track is informed by Platos Allegory of the Cave.Most active metal bands from the early 80s dont have the same energy as Artillery. Its as if the Danes are unstoppable. On Penalty by Perception its as if its 1985 again. Clearly, Artillery are excited to be making music and touring again. The last years have been great for Artillery, grins Sttzer. We have been doing around 100 gigs every year, including three tours of South America, two U.S./Canada tours, trips to Japan and China, a European tour, a UK Tour, a lot of festivals like MetalDays, Bang Your Head, Rock Hard and Maryland Deathfest. And we have been on two Metal Cruises like Barge To Hell and 70.000 Tons Of Metal. We also recorded four albums since 2009!Heres to Artillery! And heres to Penalty by Perception! Long live Danish thrash metal!
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