Fort McMurray's SUPERMODEL TAXIDERMY Tapped As Local Support for ANTHRAX and EXODUS

Fort McMurray, Canada's hottest punk thrash commodity, Supermodel Taxidermy has been tapped as local support for legends ANTHRAX and EXODUS' performance in the Alberta North on February 22nd at MacDonald Island.

This one has been a long time coming for the fanboy trio who have looked up to both bands as influences. Frontman Shawn Maynard comments:

"Ripping up the stage with Gary Holt, Scott Ian, and their crew is definitely unlocking a childhood dream of mine. On February 22nd, you'd best be wearing some shorts because we're going to bring the heat."

Event info and tickets can be found at https://www.macdonaldisland.ca/special-events/after-hours-featuring-anthrax-with-special-guest-exodus​

Unleashing their second album, "At What Cost," in May 2024, the band has torn through the Western Canadian scene like a wrecking ball, quickly becoming one of the region’s essential live acts. Released through Punishment 18 Records, "At What Cost" ignited a surge in their following with its explosive mix of razor‑sharp riffs, commanding vocals, and relentless energy that keeps listeners hungry for more.

Across ten tracks packed into just under thirty minutes, the record, produced by Rob Lawless and mixed/mastered by Terry Paholek, captures the band’s dedication to crafting a fierce, high‑impact listening experience. This collision of thrash metal and hardcore punk is a natural fit for fans of Iron Reagan, Dayglo Abortions, and Slayer.

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"At What Cost" is available digitally, on CD, and Orange Splatter Vinyl (in honour of the hockey team, the Edmonton Oilers) at https://supermodeltaxidermy.bandcamp.com/album/at-what-cost​

Add to your Spotify Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/album/4F96Mi3MTPDaA0LKw63G9f​

Supermodel Taxidermy is currently halfway through writing their third album. And fans can expect to see the first single released later this year in a new music video. The band will also be supporting a Canadian tour with its full release. In the meantime, you can expect to see their name pop up at a few Canadian Festivals this summer.

In other exciting news, the band is set to appear on Punk Canada Compilation Volume 5, which drops on vinyl this June. The release features sixteen Canadian punk bands putting their own spin on sixteen classic Canadian punk tracks from the 20th century. Supermodel Taxidermy chose to cover Vancouver’s Lummox, a project founded by Murray Acton of Dayglo Abortions.

As the band put it, “We even got Murray to hop on the track for a solo, so you know it’s not going to disappoint.”

Pre-orders can be submitted at supermodeltaxidermy[@]gmail[.]com

Supermodel Taxidermy is:
Shawn Maynard - Guitar & Vocals
Michael Cheney - Bass & Back Up Vocals
Reilly Williams - Drums

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