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It’s pretty damn impressive for a band that bounds through punk and metal to maintain a lasting impact. However, this is exactly what local crusty grindcore aficionados Godawfulnoise (GAN) have been doing out here for over five years. Over this time, they’ve casually released records every couple of years. However, 2016 seems to be a landmark year for them as they released a new full length, The Epitome of Suffering, over the summer and are currently working on a new seven inch as they prepare to embark on a mini-tour out to Southern California. While we wait for the next GAN album to drop, here’s a glimpse into their latest endeavor.
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The Epitome of Suffering kicks off with a brutal boot to the ass with a metal opening that ruptures into grind on “Completely Fucking Disgusted” and “Keep Them Sick.” Guitarist Danny Ruiz rips it up while Jesse Johnson goes nuts on drums. The band explodes on “We the Parasites” while bassist Billy Ruiz keeps it dismal and dangerous as vocalist Jesse Schoof maniacally deviates between growling and screeching. “King of the Bastards” has a more doomy metal grind feel. Godawfulnoise thrashes it right back up on “Contempt.” They surge back into grind metal on “Dying is a Way of Life” and “Blood Offering” as guitarist Ruiz serpentinely shreds the hell out while Johnson persists to obliterate on drums.
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Even more fury is unleashed on “Blue Lives Murder” before dipping right back into their meticulous blend of grind and metal with “Self-Induced Destruction Pattern.” “Incarcerated Nation” opens with a doom metal vibe before grinding the fuck out, which continues on “Wallow in the Stench.” GAN slams back into grind metal on “Victims” and “No Escape,” leading into a grand finale with a doom metal dawning on “Perpetuation of Delusional Disorder” before lashing out into death metal with a twist of grind. The Epitome of Suffering is one helluva monumental album throughout. Godawfulnoise leaves listeners lusting for more, whether it’s future recordings or their next performance.
~ Garyn Klasek
