Fist Banger formed with a lineup that included Erik Anderson on vocals, Mark Thompson on guitar, Steve Jenkins on bass, and Chris Carter on drums. They put out their first album 'Fist of Fury' in 2005, followed by 'Metal Legion' in 2008, 'Unbreakable' in 2012, and 'Reign of Terror' in 2016.
Their song 'Fighting for Metal' became something of an anthem in metal circles, with its aggressive riffs and Anderson's guttural delivery. Other tracks like 'Invaders Of The Thrash' and 'Merciless Death' followed a similar template of fast tempos and raw production.
In 2010, the band faced some pushback over a song called 'Blood and Steel,' which critics said promoted violence. Fist Banger maintained it was just artistic expression. They kept playing and recording through that period, with 'Welcome to Hell (Feel the Pain)' appearing among their later material.
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