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Extinction A.D. Unleashes Anti-Authority Anthem 'Thaw'

3/20/2026

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Extinction A.D., a Long Island thrash-metal band, released the single "Thaw" with an anti-authoritarian message to inspire change.
Vocalist Rick Jimenez describes the track as polarizing and targets the "defenders of the status quo" in the scene.
The accompanying video emphasizes community and the underground DIY ethos behind the music.
Extinction A.D. will tour with several shows across New York and New Jersey in April and June 2026.

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Story summary

Extinction A.D., a Long Island thrash-metal band, released the single "Thaw" with an anti-authoritarian message to inspire change.
Vocalist Rick Jimenez describes the track as polarizing and targets the "defenders of the status quo" in the scene.
The accompanying video emphasizes community and the underground DIY ethos behind the music.
Extinction A.D. will tour with several shows across New York and New Jersey in April and June 2026.