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Big Ass Truck Signs with Nuclear Blast, Unleashes Heavy New Single

9/19/2025

Summary

Story summary

Big Ass Truck I.E. signed with Nuclear Blast Records, a key milestone in their career.
They released their new single "Back-Wheel Stomp," noted as one of their heaviest tracks.
The band is touring major festivals like Louder Than Life and Riot Fest.
Upcoming shows include New England Metal Fest and Furnace Fest, plus a November tour with Chiodos and Hawthorne Heights.
They express excitement about the label signing, seeing it as a full circle moment.

History

Historical Context

In 1990, Pantera's release of "Cowboys from Hell" transformed heavy metal, coinciding with a 30% surge in album sales by the late 1990s. Founded in 1987, Nuclear Blast Records played a crucial role in promoting influential metal bands. Big Ass Truck's recent signing with the label continues this legacy, as they prepare to release their heaviest track and tour major festivals, enhancing their presence in the metal scene.

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Story summary

Big Ass Truck I.E. signed with Nuclear Blast Records, a key milestone in their career.
They released their new single "Back-Wheel Stomp," noted as one of their heaviest tracks.
The band is touring major festivals like Louder Than Life and Riot Fest.
Upcoming shows include New England Metal Fest and Furnace Fest, plus a November tour with Chiodos and Hawthorne Heights.
They express excitement about the label signing, seeing it as a full circle moment.

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