Hang The Bastard have put out a collection of every single riff that they have churned out over the last three years. Featuring all of the contributions from recently departed frontman Chris Barling this album covers their split with Brutality Will Prevail, the Raw Sorcery E.P, Hellfire Reign and the most recent self-titled E.P released on TDON.
For fans of the band this is a great way of getting all of these brilliant songs in one neat package and for new comers to the band this is the most comprehensive look at one of the best bands to rise above the surface from the booming UKHC scene at the moment.
More metal than some of their hardcore contemporaries but more hardcore than a lot of the metal bands the UK has got at the moment, Hang The Bastard straddle both these scenes with complete ease, comfortable in throwing down huge groove laden riffs straight into massive headbang-able breakdowns.
Being a kind of ‘best of’ album it seems invalid to try and give it any kind of review, as being a massive fan of the band I already know that these songs are great examples of all that has been good in the past few years of music. What is great about this record is listening to the way the band have developed and honed their sound into something that is truly unmistakable.
The finest point of this whole collection comes with the most recent release, the impressive Hang The Bastard E.P put out on TDON records, a punishing collection of riffs that needs to be listened to if you’ve ever shown an interest in Black Sabbath or anything heavier, the best work that Hang The Bastard have done thus far. Rivers Edge, Interplanetary Portals as well as a re-recorded version of The Year Is One all bring the mosh in a powerful way.
What I’m saying is, check this record out. You will not be disappointed.
There isn’t much more to say than this, pick it up and bang your head.
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