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The Arson Choir
Invisible Monsters

War Against Records (2020) Robert Miklos (Piro)

The Arson Choir – Invisible Monsters cover artwork
The Arson Choir – Invisible Monsters — War Against Records, 2020

The Arson Choir are another fine representative of the new wave of American mathcore. They’re a pretty young band, but they have a lot of power in them and they sure know how to lay it down. Their balls to the wall delivery paired with chunky and groovy riffs, as well as the classic dissonant screeches is very appropriate and well executed.

Invisible Monsters is their second release, a four track EP, which gives us the goods just as we like them – fucking heavy and relentless. I couldn’t put my finger on any particular aspect that makes their blend of mathcore unique. I can definitely say that they’re recognizable as soon as the music starts playing. I may be tempted to compare them to something else or straight up confuse them, but ultimately it doesn’t happen.

I’m pretty certain that we can expect great things from this band, as it’s brimming with potential all around. Be sure to slap them on your radar if you’re even remotely into mathcore and/or heavy and chaotic stuff.

The Arson Choir – Invisible Monsters cover artwork
The Arson Choir – Invisible Monsters — War Against Records, 2020

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