While Thrown Into Exile is a relatively new band from Los Angeles, they have already become the talk of the town with high-profile opening slots for bands including Sepultura, Fear Factory, Chimaira, All Shall Perish, and many more. But it was this past summer's Mayhem Festival that was the biggest proving ground yet for Thrown Into Exile, as they were able to win the “Road to Mayhem” competition over dozens of other bands to secure a slot performing on the same bill as Slipknot, Motorhead, Anthrax, and Slayer which was a dream come true for all five of the hard-working bandmates.
Another sign of good things to come for Thrown Into Exile is the fact that they are currently working on their debut EP, which is being produced by Mike Spreitzer of DevilDriver. As if that were not impressive enough for a band that didn't exist at the start of last year, Thrown Into Exile's members have also received endorsement deals based on their musical skill and high profile from renowned companies such as EMG Pickups, Peavey Amplifiers, Coffin Case, and Pearl Drums.
How does a young band get such a great start? Founding members Mario Rubio and Colin Reed agree that it is all about one simple word: commitment.
For now, that means Thrown Into Exile will be working hard getting out on the road, getting involved in major tours, and writing and recording new music as much as possible. The music itself is whatʼs most important to the band. While not out to win any awards for being the fastest, the most complex, or the most brutal, Thrown Into Exile takes an approach where the song itself is what inspires the performances. The result is a band that does not rely on studio tricks to get their point across; instead, what you hear on the recordings is what you get at the live show. Itʼs not at all uncommon to see a person who would never previously heard of Thrown Into Exile jumping into the pit and getting crazy from their first exposure to the music.
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