RHDP Kaskasero LP
Virginia Beach’s answer to ANNIHILATION TIME, with a melodic twist. This power trio has been plugging away for quite some time. Yes, they’re rowdy and quite possibly intoxicated, but they don’t fit into the party punk box entirely. The vocals being sung in Tagalog is one of the elements that sets RHDP apart. Another is their willingness to experiment with rhythms and instruments that don’t often turn up on a punk record (is that a jaw harp I hear?). The balance of expression and full-throttled savagery is what makes this album so interesting. Just when it feels like they’ve ventured out to the ledge, they snap back onto a locked groove that hits ya dead between the eyes. Their sound on this album is absolutely massive, a perfect fit for the lean, muscular tunes. A layered, dense collection of powerful rock’n’roll songs that draw me in further with every listen.