metalcore – BAD TRANSFER

REGIONAL JUSTICE CENTER • Crime And Punishment 12″ 2021

Well the wait is finally over. This is the second 12” from these Seattle pounders and it has me nodding along to the really slow sludge parts, then playing air drums to the ripping fast parts. The drums are what really make this band/record for me. Dude is a machine. Vox are stellar as well… I know I should really read the lyrics but I literally don’t care what this cat is screaming about, I just know it’s angry and mean. At first listen I was a little bummed on how short this 12” 45 is, but I’m on my third listen (to digest it and review it) and I feel like it’s the perfect length for a band of this style. I know a lot of people hate the term in which the style of music these folks are playing, but its pretty much PV that does not completely rip off or steal a sound from a specific band. Yes they probably like Crossed Out, MITB and Infest but it isn’t a direct rip. I’d really like to see them live someday if the world of shows ever opens up again. The label that put it out is from my old ‘hood of Albany /Troy NY so I’m proud that Closed Casket Records got on board to make this record happen. More kick ass art work from my brother Mark McCoy, the images are perfect for this platter. (NW)

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Justin Dratson: JD Nate Wilson: NW Matt Average: MA Heath Row: HR

ENFORCED • At the Walls LP (2019)

ENFORCED • At The Walls LP (2019)

War Records

I wasn’t really going to buy into the hype of this Richmond, VA band. My buddy Telf has been going on to me about how awesome they are for the last year, and how the guitarist Zack is one of the best writers of extreme music in Richmond. Well, after listening to this LP only once I was sold. I immediately flipped the record over and listed to side one again….I’ve spun it many many times since then.

This is a total top notch recording for this no nonsense metal/hardcore band. People always seem to compare them a lot to Powertrip…I don’t hear it. What I do hear is a lot of Slayer. Yup… Slayer, Slayer, and more Slayer. Seriously, some of these riffs could be sold to Slayer to finally make a decent new record (donate those riffs Zack). The dive bomb solos and wanks are perfectly positioned in these songs, and are not overdone. What I do hear beside Slayer would be Sepultura, LeeWay, Ringworm, Integrity, Excel, Madball, and a little bit of the Cro-mags. But honestly, I think this stuff just stands on its own… totally tough sounding music to pound one another as your pals are running around the pit being wacky. I love this record and am very excited to hear what else these guys are capable of. (NW)

Enforced: https://enforced.bandcamp.com/album/at-the-walls

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Justin Dratson: JD Nate Wilson: NW Matt Average: MA