Teen Metal Band CHAINED SAINT Release Live at the Whisky a Go Go EP
The Chained Saint Live at the Whisky a Go Go EP delivers a blistering snapshot of the teen metal band’s live power as they continue their rapid rise in modern thrash.
Teen metal band Chained Saint — comprised of Ethan Kahn (guitar), Sebastian De Avila (bass), Cameron Cottrell (drums) and Sean Sterling (vocals) — continue their rise as one of the most exciting young forces in modern heavy music. Born in a South Florida garage in 2022, the band fuse old-school thrash metal energy with a modern, hard-hitting edge that speaks directly to the realities of today’s youth.
In just a short time, Chained Saint have earned praise from heavy-music tastemakers including Revolver, Guitar World, Loudwire, Metal Injection, and Miami New Times, while Judas Priest legend Rob Halford has publicly backed the band’s shredding chops. Their breakout single “Animosity” landed in rotation on SiriusXM Liquid Metal and soundtracked the WWE 2K24 DLC 4 trailer, putting the teen thrashers squarely in front of a global metal audience.
Alongside their studio success, the band have been building a reputation as a must-see live act. In 2024, Chained Saint hit major stages at Welcome to Rockville, Rocklahoma, Louder Than Life, and the revived Vans Warped Tour. Severe weather cut their Louder Than Life set short, but the day still turned into a viral moment when Slaughter to Prevail personally invited vocalist Sean Sterling to join them onstage, creating a piece of live metal history fans are still talking about.
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About the Chained Saint Live at the Whisky a Go Go EP
Today, Chained Saint level up again with the release of their new live collection, the Chained Saint Live at the Whisky a Go Go EP. Recorded on August 15 at the legendary Los Angeles venue, the EP documents the band’s second performance on the Whisky stage and captures the kind of high-voltage intensity that only a hungry, young metal band can generate.
The Chained Saint Live at the Whisky a Go Go EP captures the band’s raw, youthful intensity and showcases why they are one of the most talked-about new acts in modern thrash metal. Across the EP, Chained Saint channel the ferocity of classic ’80s thrash metal while staying locked into a modern, precise and punishing sound. It’s a snapshot of a teenage band stepping fully into their power, bridging the gap between their debut album Blindside and the new music set to arrive in early 2025.
Fans of the Chained Saint Live at the Whisky a Go Go EP will immediately recognize the tight musicianship and high-energy performance that has fueled the band’s rapid rise. The band says the Chained Saint Live at the Whisky a Go Go EP represents their most accurate live snapshot yet, giving listeners a full-throttle experience of what the band delivers onstage.
Fans can keep up with the band and hear more via the official Chained Saint website, stream the album Blindside on Spotify, or explore videos on the band’s YouTube channel.
To discover more music, social links, tour dates, and streaming options in one place, hit the band’s official Chained Saint Linktree.
Band on the New Live EP
“We love playing in Los Angeles and love playing at the Whisky a Go Go,” the band shares. “Besides being an iconic venue, it’s intimate, and the energy is great. And there’s nothing like playing in front of a packed house.
“We talked about releasing a live EP between the Blindside album and the new music we’re releasing early next year. The August 15 show at the Whisky provided the perfect opportunity to show what it’s like to see us live. We were also able to capture the set on video, for all of the people who haven’t had the opportunity to see us live yet.”
Live at the Whisky a Go Go EP Track Listing
- “Free Reign”
- “1000 Tons”
- “Dark Side of the Cross”
- “Stronger Than Stone (Blindside)”
- “Animosity”
About Chained Saint and Blindside
Chained Saint formed in a South Florida garage in the summer of 2022 and quickly built a reputation for fusing the raw, organic riff power of classic ’80s thrash with contemporary heaviness. Their debut album Blindside, released via independent label Patriark Records, distills that sound into eight tightly written tracks that hit with both technical precision and emotional weight.
Produced by William DuVall of Alice In Chains, Blindside was recorded and mixed entirely to analog tape. There were no computers used in the recording sessions, no AI, and no studio trickery — just real riffs played by real musicians pushing themselves to capture the most honest performance possible. The result is a modern thrash metal statement that still feels timeless.
From the raging opener “Animosity” to cuts like “Stronger Than Stone (Blindside)”, “Neanderthal”, and “Free Reign”, the record showcases the band’s ability to write hooks, riffs, and choruses that stick while keeping everything drenched in high-gain fury. For fans of classic thrash, new-school shred, and youth-driven heavy metal, Chained Saint are very much a band to watch.
Metal Mantra will continue to track Chained Saint’s rise across future releases, festival appearances, and tour announcements. Stay tuned to our Metal News feed and follow our coverage of emerging thrash and heavy metal bands worldwide.
