Swage Willing Executioners cassette
SWAGE hits that sweet spot between traditional hardcore boldness and pit-soaked abrasion—”old regional demos”-style, where the recording sounds like it was made because it had to exist. They go from slam-inducing hardcore to heavy metallic riffage that almost crosses over into death metal territory, with the occasional blastbeat for good measure. They carry the same raspiness as SHEER TERROR. There’s also some of that straightforward, anthemic Oi! quality in some parts. What makes this work is how unpretentious it feels—songs like “Flint and Steel” lock into these blunt, driving patterns. Most importantly, this second release by the Ohio band carries conviction without sounding preachy.
