Emerging from the arid landscape of Phoenix, Arizona in 2004, Incite is the brainchild of frontman Richie Cavalera. The band is a dynamic amalgamation of groove and thrash metal, steeped in the legacy of metal titans and energized by a contemporary fury that is all their own. As the stepson of metal legend Max Cavalera, Richie brought not just a legendary name, but a fresh, raw edge to his vocals that quickly became the band’s signature.

Incite’s formation saw Richie teaming up with drummer Zak Sofaly, bassist Luis Muruffo, and guitarist Dis, setting the stage for a journey that would carve out a unique niche in the metal world. Over time, the lineup evolved, with Lennon Lopez taking over the drums, Layne Richardson wielding the guitar, and EL thumping the bass, each addition infusing new vigor and deepening the band’s groove-heavy sound.

The band’s early years were marked by a fierce determination to make their mark, culminating in their debut album, The Slaughter, in 2009. This was just the beginning of a discography that would grow to include powerhouses like All Out War, Up In Hell, Oppression, Built to Destroy, and Wake Up Dead. Each album was a leap forward, pushing the boundaries of speed and sound, with Incite honing a style that was as unrelenting as it was precise.

Touring became the band’s lifeblood. They hit the road with an intensity that matched their music, sharing stages with bands like DevilDriver and Six Feet Under, and igniting crowds at festivals like Bloodstock and Heaven and Hell. Incite’s relentless touring schedule was not just about performing but proving a point – that they could outlast, outplay, and out-rock anyone, anywhere. This grit was tested in 2019 when, despite a blizzard that felled a tree on their van, the band drove 500 miles to make it to a show, undeterred.

Their narrative is not just about music but about survival and brotherhood. With no crew and just a van, Incite has toured across continents—from the stages of Russia and Australia to the festivals of South America—and back, even playing one of the last metal shows on Earth before the pandemic shut everything down in 2020.

The band’s story is also one of collaboration, having worked with metal stalwarts like Chris Barnes, Max Cavalera, Liam Cormier, and Kirk Windstein. These partnerships not only enhanced their records but affirmed Incite’s place within the metal community, bridging generations and genres.

Incite’s latest offering, Savage New Times, continues their tradition of hard-hitting, adrenaline-fueled metal. Recorded under the guidance of producer Steve Evetts at Bell House Studios, and mixed by Arthur Rizk, this album encapsulates the essence of Incite: raw, powerful, and uncompromising. With artwork by Marcelo Vasco setting its visual tone, the album stands as a testament to their enduring spirit and relentless drive.

Through sweat, chords, and sheer force of will, Incite has etched their name into the metal annals, not just as a band, but as a relentless force of nature within the thrash metal scene. Their story isn’t just told through their music but through every stage they dominate, every fan they win over, and every ear they continue to assail with their fierce sound. As they charge forward, one thing remains clear: Incite isn’t just playing the music; they are the music—unyielding, loud, and undeniably metal.