Some Kind of Hate: Leather Torpedoez cranks up the fuzz, Onchi returns, and the latest in local metal
A quick roundup of local punk, garage, and metal releases, including new music by one-man black metal band Whitewurm.
Leather Torpedoez: “Untitled” digital single
Local youngsters Leather Torpedoez have crafted their own mildly terrifying take on the psychedelic jams that dominate West Coast garage-punk. A bulk of this untitled song is a lurching, fuzzed-out tale of blood-soaked blasphemy. About two-thirds of the way through, a sudden tempo shift is propelled by some impressive riffage. Chances are, this band adores Ty Segall, considering it is very close to harnessing the heavy rock vibes and freeform nature of Fuzz.
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Malformity: Lectures on the Apocalypse EP (self-released CD)
It should come as no surprise that Malformity’s first non-demo release is reminiscent of early ‘90s death metal. The band is certainly a product of those times, with its original lineup lasting from 1991-’95. If the CD’s title sounds familiar, it’s because the group went by Lectures of the Apocalypse for a while after resurfacing in 2009. The EP stays true to the band's initial source material, mirroring elements of Swedish and Floridian death classics. These influences are blended with cues from other extreme metal offshoots, such as the technical metal salvo that beckons “Lost Necropolis.”
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Onchi: “Streets” digital single
Unsung synth punks Onchi’s latest digital release is cut from some familiar cloth. “Streets” crosses the Spits’ most abrasive recordings with the Dictators’ lampooning of machismo oozing tough guys. Like its sonic forefathers, Onchi doesn’t take itself too seriously. After all, the band’s name literally means tone-deaf in Japanese. It's the first sign of life from the group since its 2014 split 7-inch with Zoners.
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Whitewurm/Unrest: split cassette (Appalachian Noise Records)
One-man black metal band Whitewurm, A.K.A. Matt Landrum, matches the ferocity of last summer’s Negation of Life EP on this split with Columbus, Ohio. solo artist Unrest. Whitewurm’s side is marked by slick-sounding, atmospheric black metal. Each track faces the gut-wrenching certainty of death in an uncomfortably exhilarating manner. Unrest's offerings reflect his penchant for caustic death metal that sometimes descends into harsh noise territory. The split currently exists solely on Bandcamp, but a cassette version is on the way via Appalachian Noise Records.
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Some Kind of Hate is a collection of punk, metal, garage, and hardcore cuts released by bands or labels practicing their craft in and around Atlanta. The previous installment can be read here. Submissions are accepted via email.