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Endless Swarm The Body Hammer LP

Before we start, I want you all to know that I’m trying my darnedest not to overreact. But damn, Edinburgh’s ENDLESS SWARM very blatantly and aggressively knocked it out of the park with this one. Diverse vocals that go from Muppet to megalodon in the blink of an eye, crushing riffs that suckerpunch you over and over with that classic “there is something on your shirt” trick, grinding bass with no care for public safety, a drummer who could very well be three jackhammers in a trenchcoat…it’s just as relentless and devastating as god intended powerviolence to be. Perhaps it’s because those sharp turns in composition are the eight-gen iPad to my five-year-old-with-unrestricted-screen-time brain, but I just can’t get enough of this LP and all the chaotic rage it thrives on. Oh boy, I can’t wait to annoy the shit out of my friends until they listen to this album. P.S. Am I crazy, or was that the opening riff to “Shine on You Crazy Diamond” in there??

Fumist Coaltar LP

FUMIST is a supergroup based in Lyon, known for their seasoned members from HORDUR, CIVILIAN THROWER, LOVGUN, and OVERMARS. Their first album includes fourteen intense, D-beat-infused grindcore tracks with obligatory death metal slow sections that are sure to crush your head. The powerful drumming shines brightly on this album filled with nostalgic moments, creating a unique blend of grinding violence. Featuring both slow and fast movements, this album is a complete banger! Get your smoke on!

Give Over Done In EP

The sudden tempo changes, metalcore riffs, and desperate screams call to mind bands like EVERYTIME I DIE or KNOCKED LOOSE. I’m not here to judge, so I will let you decide if that’s a good or bad thing. The production is slick and the band rips; the drummer is a goddamn maniac, but there is nothing really memorable about the songs and it left me asking “where’s the punk?” It’s aggressive and as fast they come, and the way they shift from tempo to tempo at the drop of a hat is impressive. But in the end, there is no escaping the metalcore breakdowns or death metal growls. It’s not for me, but If you’re a fan of that stuff, I think it would be worth checking out.