History

Since their formation back in 2003, the Irish quintet have steadily earned their reputation as the top thrash act in Ireland with incendiary gigs fuelled by explosive old school thrash metal, coupled with a stage performance that would put many of their global contemporaries to shame. The four track demo of 2005 simply titled 'D.B.A.T.' showcased the band at their very best and along the way helped build a massive worldwide fanbase for the band.

Their rise has not gone unnoticed. Gary Holt of the legendary Exodus cites himself as a big fan. So it was hardly surprising that when Exodus played Dublin, they asked Mass Extinction to join them as special guests. Mr Holt even donned a Mass Extinction shirt for his set. And that's just one of some of the big names Mass Extinction have shared a stage with over the last couple of years. Nuclear Assault, Sodom, Destruction and Onslaught have all had the unenviable task of following a Mass Extinction set.

More recently the band were asked to appear on 'Thrash