Prepare to be immersed in a sonic onslaught of raw, unrelenting power with "Retribution By All Other Creatures," the latest full-length album from grindcore titans, The Bastard Noise. Released on July 21, 2022, via Relapse Records, this album is a relentless journey through the darkest corners of noise rock, sludge metal, and grindcore.
Clocking in at a substantial 71 minutes, "Retribution By All Other Creatures" is a testament to The Bastard Noise's ability to craft an intense and uncompromising listening experience. The album's four tracks are a whirlwind of chaotic energy, with each song seamlessly blending into the next, creating a sense of continuous, unyielding intensity.
The album opens with "Animals Running Human Factory Farms," a track that immediately sets the tone with its brutal, grinding riffs and relentless percussion. This is followed by "This Is How Human Waste Rolls," a sludge-metal-infused behemoth that showcases The Bastard Noise's ability to craft slow, crushing riffs that build to explosive crescendos.
The album's second half is dominated by the two-part "zooNOsISE," a sprawling, noise-rock epic that pushes the boundaries of the genre. With its dissonant, atonal riffs and chaotic, unpredictable structure, "zooNOsISE" is a testament to The Bastard Noise's ability to craft music that is both challenging and rewarding.
Throughout "Retribution By All Other Creatures," The Bastard Noise's signature blend of grindcore, noise rock, and sludge metal is on full display, with each track offering a unique take on the band's signature sound. Whether you're a longtime fan of The Bastard Noise or a newcomer to their music, this album is sure to leave a lasting impression. So, turn up the volume, brace yourself, and prepare to be consumed by the raw, unrelenting power of "Retribution By All Other Creatures."
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