Rock and metal supergroups often get a bad rap but, from Audioslave to Bloodbath and Killer Be Killed, they occasionally throw up a combination that meets or even exceeds the promise of its constituent parts. Category 7 aren’t flawless, but they can be added to the list of worthwhile amalgamations.
The collective has impeccable DNA, featuring Armored Saint and ex-Anthrax vocalist John Bush, ex-Machine Head guitarist and current Kerry King sidekick Phil Demmel, Adrenaline Mob guitarist Mike Orlando, Exodus bassist Jack Gibson, and Shadows Fall and Overkill drummer Jason Bittner.
