Toxic Rites Voice Hunger EP
Recorded back in 2023 and finally emerging into the light thanks to Symphony of Destruction, TOXIC RITES are back with four anthems clipped right out of the classic anarcho-punk hymn book. Shades of ANTHRAX, OMEGA TRIBE, and ZOUNDS color their sound, with surprisingly tuneful vocals. As one would expect, the lyrics are overtly political, but there’s an introspection that adds a deeper dimension to the content. Taken with CAN KICKER’s cassette from earlier this year, I’m hoping this is the beginning of a peace punk revival.