The Wrath (band)

The Wrath are a South African thrash metal band from, formed in 2000. They have experienced numerous line-up changes over the years, with lead guitarist and vocalist Matt Blakley and drummer Vince Rosen being the only members of the original line-up to have stayed consistently. The current line-up consists of Blakley, Rosen, bassist Adesh Deshpande and rhythm guitarist Freddie Brady.

Beginnings (2000-2003)
The Wrath was formed in in 2000. Frontman Matt Blakley and drummer Vince Rosen came together over a mutual love for thrash metal and heavy metal, and decided that they wanted to form "the next ."

The Wrath played their first show at a Freedom Day braai party on April 27, 2000. The band was blamed by the police for inciting a fistfight.

Musical style and influences
The Wrath is primarily influenced by classic thrash metal, citing bands such as, , , , , , , , , , , and  as being among their influences. They have also mentioned hair metal bands and, progressive rock bands  and  and nu metal band  as being among their influences.

Albums

 * Infection of the Masses (2005)
 * All Part of God's Plan (2008)
 * Carnival of Blood (2011)
 * Failure to Repent (2014)
 * The Sin Express (2017)
 * Hailstorm of Fire (2021)