L-R: Seth Gilmore , Chris Ulsh , Chris Whetzel , Nick Stewart and Blake Ibanez of the thrash metal band Power Trip., the Grammy-nominated Dallas thrash metal band Power Trip plays its first hometown show with new vocalist Seth Gilmore on July 6. He’s a familiar face in Dallas metal, first with Skourge and later Fugitive, which includes Power Trip guitarist Blake Ibanez.
“I look forward to celebrating their work … while giving it my all to honor the spirit of Riley’s memory,” Gilmore said in a statement.Gale died in 2020 of an accidental fentanyl overdose. A live version of “Executioner’s Tax ” featuring Gale earned the band a Grammy nod for best metal performance in 2021. The reunited Power Trip made its live debut last December in Austin and on June 6, it played the California punk fest No Values. No word yet on whether the new lineup will record an album.