GENRE: US Power/Thrash Metal ORIGIN: USA (Marietta, OH), 1992 CURRENT LINE-UP:
T.J. Berry (vocals, lead and rhythm guitar)  NEW ALBUM: “MOMUMETAL” (CD) The band led by T.J. Berry has been marching to the beat of its own drum for 18 years now, and on the 5th full-length album doesn't stray from its trademark style of US power/thrash metal, which can appeal to fans of TESTAMENT, JUDAS PRIEST, WRATHCHILD AMERICA, old METALLICA, METAL CHURCH, HEATHEN, ICED EARTH and JAG PANZER. New songs are usually short and to the point, catchy and with many mood changes... An atmospheric acoustic part is just a calm before the storm and before you know, you're grinded by pulverising riffs and grooves. The strong and expressive vocals shine here but also the instruments are in the hands of seasoned and talented musicians. It's quite a raw sounding, but very personal album with lots of passion emanating from the songs. RELEASE DATE: March 2011 RELEASED ON:  A division of Metal On Metal Records  PREVIOUS ALBUM:  “SOULREAPER: EVILUTION/DEVILUTION” (Double CD) In 2007 CATCH 22 self-released their 4th album "Soulreaper Vol. 1" to a fantastic press acclaim. It contained only 11 songs though... This year the time came for the Soulreaper's return ("Evilution/Devilution"), the way it was meant to be from the start: 22 songs, double CD, thick booklet with lyrics and a lot of artwork! This is simply US power/thrash metal at its best. Ferocious rhythm section, heavy and crunchy riffs, soaring leads and, on the top of it, outstanding vocal delivery courtesy of the mainman T.J. Berry, whose voice ranges from low roar to high scream and fits perfectly to the music: aggressive, hard-edged and strong. CATCH 22 have created their own personal style and trademark sound that is unlike any other band, yet very classic. Their music should appeal to the fans of JUDAS PRIEST, TESTAMENT, WRATHCHILD AMERICA, early SAVATAGE, METAL CHURCH, HEATHEN, ICED EARTH, JAG PANZER... RELEASE DATE: April 2008 RELEASED ON: Metal ON Metal Records |
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CATCH 22 was formed by T.J. Berry (vocals, guitar) in 1992 in Marietta, Ohio. When grunge was hitting it big, CATCH 22 stayed true to their art form (metal) and treaded on.In 1994 their first 6 song demo tape, "Crazier Than Life", was released. One song from this demo, "Fate Keeps On Happening", scored a spot on the Rodell Records compilation "Sounds From The Underground". That was a brave move from Rodell Records because at that time CATCH 22 were considered very uncool as anything metal was labeled uncool. In 1995 they recorded a 3 song tape, that gained them some national exposure and encouraged them to record a full length CD entitled "Through Eyes Of Pain" in 1997. They scored distribution and a Metal Edge magazine ad from Perris Records, that is known for glam metal, but saw the potential of the band and couldn't resist it. In 1998 CATCH 22 released their second album, "Time Reveals All", to rave reviews from all over the world. Songs such as "Burn" and "Think For Yourself" still pop up at the band's live shows. CATCH 22 played at the March Metal Meltdown in New Jersey. The year was 2000 and they were surrounded by death metal cookie monster vocals and the outcast once again, waving the flag of true metal loud and proud. The following year saw the beginning of a great relationship for CATCH 22 with the Classic Metal Festival series. They went to Kalamazoo (Michigan) to play the first annual CMF. At CMF 2 they met J.B. Mestad which led to his label Molten Metal, releasing CATCH 22 third album, "Awaken", in 2003. CATCH 22 played at Classic Metal Festivals 1, 2, 4 and 5 and have shared the stage with TESTAMENT, EXCITER, ANVIL, OMEN, ATTACKER, HALLOWS EVE, S.O.D., SEVEN WITCHES, CAGE, DORO and many other well known acts. CATCH 22 were featured on four tribute CDs released by Dwell Records, performing songs of KING DIAMOND, TESTAMENT, WHITE ZOMBIE and SUICIDAL TENDENCIES. In December 2006 CATCH 22 entered the studio again to record songs for the new album. The sessions resulted in 22 heavy and diverse power/thrash metal cuts, however due to the limited budget only half of these songs saw the light of day, being released by the band under the title "Soulreaper Vol. 1" in 2007. This CD got many great reviews from all over the globe, however it was more of a promo without the booklet. In December 2006 CATCH 22 entered the studio again to record songs for the new album. The sessions resulted in 22 heavy and diverse power/thrash metal cuts, however due to the limited budget only half of these songs saw the light of day, being released by the band under the title "Soulreaper Vol. 1" in 2007. This CD got many great reviews from all over the globe, however it was more of a promo without the booklet. The newly formed Metal On Metal Records decided sign CATCH 22 and release "Soulreaper" the way it was planned by the band in the first place: as a double CD with all the songs, lyrics plus a lot of additional artwork in the booklet. "Soulreaper: Evilution/Devilution" DCD was the first release on MOMR (out in April 2008) and is a treat for all those who love US power/thrash metal with diverse, heavy and aggressive songs with excellent vocals and guitars. During the next years CATCH 22 went through several line-up changes and finally, in the autumn of 2010, recorded their 5th full-length album titled "Monumetal" in the following line-up: T.J. Berry on vocals and guitars, Jason Antil on bass and Steve Strahler as the session drummer. "Monumetal" was released on March 11th 2011. CATCH 22 have forged their own personal style, not sounding like any other band, yet being heavily rooted in the '80s and '90s US metal tradition. "Monumetal" is a very personal album with lots of passion emanating from the songs, but also quite a raw production, so it was released through the RAW Metal division of Metal On Metal Records. |
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Catch 22 (1993) Demo, Self-released |
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Crazier Than Life (1994) Demo, Self-released |
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Demo '95 (1995) Demo, Self-released |
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Through Eyes Of Pain (1997) Full-length, Self-released |
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Time Reveals All (1998) Full-length, Self-released |
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Awaken (2003) Full-length, Molten Metal |
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Soulreaper Vol. 1 (2007) Full-length, Self-released |
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• “Soulreaper: Devilution/Evilution” album cover |
Soulreaper: Evilution/Devilution Double CD, Metal On Metal Records Release date: APRIL 2008
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| Awakened Through Time (2009) Compilation, Hard Rocker Released as a bonus CD to Hard Rocker magazine 14, October/November 2009, in Poland (catalogue number HR020, available only with the magazine) Compiled by Metal On Metal Records. Mastered by Bart Gabriel at Skol Records Studio 2009. Cover artwork by Jowita Kaminska. Tracks 1-2 taken from "Through Eyes Of Pain" (1997) Tracks 3-5 taken from "Time Reveals All" (1998) Tracks 6-8 taken from "Awaken" (2003) Tracks 9-14 taken from "Soulreaper: Evilution/Devilution" (2008) |
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Monumetal Full-length, Raw Metal (Metal On Metal Records division) Release date: MARCH 2011
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Damned if you do The paradox of Catch 22 |
• “Soulreaper: Devilution/Evilution” (25 reviews)
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PRINTED MAGAZINES |
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FROM THE UNDERGROUND (Germany, issue 13, November 2008) Rating: - / - |
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HARD ROCKER (Poland, issue 9, January 2009) Rating: 8 / 10 |
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HEAVY (Germany, issue 112, June 2008) Rating: 11 / 12 |
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HEAVY METAL PAGES (Poland, issue 39, August 2008) Rating: 5,5 / 6 |
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METAL HAMMER (Greece, issue 287, November 2008) Rating: 8 / 10 |
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METAL MANIAC (Italy, issue 10, October 2008) Rating: 7,5 / 10 |
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PURE METAL (Poland, issue 15, June 2008) Rating: - / - |
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ROCK HARD (Germany, issue 254, July 2008) Rating: 8,5 / 10 |
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WEBZINES |
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BEHIND THE VEIL (Greece, www.veilgr.com) Rating: 7,5 / 10 |
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CHAOS VAULT (Poland, www.chaosvault.com) Rating: 5,5 / 6 |
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ENTRATE PARALLELE (Italy, www.entrateparallele.it) Rating: 7,5 / 10 |
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FLIGHT OF PEGASUS (Greece, www.flightofpegasus.gr) Rating: - / - |
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LE FANTASTIQUE (France, www.lefantastique.fr) Rating: - / - |
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MARIO'S METAL MANIA (Holland, www.mariosmetalmania.com) Rating: 80 / 100 |
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MAXIMUM METAL (USA, www.maximummetal.com) Rating: 4,5 / 5 |
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METAL2METAL (Germany, www.metal2metal.de) Rating: 4 / 5 |
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METAL COVENANT (Sweden, www.metalcovenant.com) Rating: 7,5 / 10 |
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METALEAGLE (Greece, www.metaleagle.com) Rating: 7,5 / 10 |
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METAL INTEGRAL (France, www.metal-integral.com) Rating: 17 / 20 |
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METAL RULES (Germany, www.metal-rules.de) Rating: - / - |
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METAL TO INFINITY (Belgium, www.metaltoinfinity.tk) Rating: 96 / 100 |
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METALZONE (Greece, www.metalzone.gr) Rating: 80 / 100 |
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NO LIFE 'TIL METAL (USA, www.nolifetilmetal.com) Rating: - / - |
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SHAPELESS ZINE (Italy, www.shapelesszine.com) Rating: 8 / 10 |
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THE ROCK DUNGEON (Germany, www.the-rock-dungeon.blogspot.com) Rating: 8,5 / 10 |
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UNDERGROUND EMPIRE (Germany, www.underground-empire.com) Rating: 14 / 20 |
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• Official website |
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Catch 22 Official Website www.truemetal.org/catch22 |
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Catch 22 @ MySpace www.myspace.com/catch22metal |
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| Catch 22 @ Last.fm www.last.fm |
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| Catch 22 @ CD Baby www.cdbaby.com |
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Catch 22 @ Metal Archives www.metal-archives.com |
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