To kick off their celebration of 10 years as a band, Dark Operative is proud to present Opening Fire: 2008–2014, a complete collection of POWER TRIP’s earliest non-LP output. The release documents the self-titled 7”, “This World” (from The Extermination Vol: 2 LP compilation on Flatspot Records), “Hammer Of Doubt” (2010 version from America’s Hardcore LP compilation on Triple B Records), and the entirety of The Armageddon Blues Sessions. All tracks have been lovingly remastered by the band’s longtime producer Arthur Rizk with the release being rounded out by stunning artwork from Portland illustrator Matt Stikker and photography by Angela Owens. 

MARKETING & PROMOTION / SELLING POINTS

• To kick off their celebration of 10 years as a band, Dark Operative is proud to present Opening Fire: 2008–2014, a complete collection of POWER TRIP’s earliest non-LP output. 

• Pressed on Coke bottle coloured vinyl

• Featured on the front cover of DECIBEL Magazine no. 172 - February 2019!!! 

• Easily one of the most active touring bands from year to year 

• Headlining tours, major support tours (DANZIG, CANNIBAL CORPSE, TRIVIUM, etc.) and festival appearances have been constant 

• Featured in WWE live events, NHL games, NFL coverage, and the forthcoming YouTube Red original series Wayne 

• 2017 Loudwire Awards winner (Best Heavy Metal Song) 

• “Opening Fire” tracks already featured on official Spotify and Apple Music playlists 

• Press by Grandstand and Earsplit PR 

• For fans of METALLICA, SLAYER, LAMB OF GOD

TRACKLIST

1. Divine Apprehension

2. Suffer No Fool

3. Brainwave

4. This World

5. Hammer Of Doubt

6. Armageddon Blues

7. Lake Of Fire

8. The Evil Beat

9. Acid

10. Questions

11. Vultures