The Murdersquad T.O. / Hulluus – “Rising Crust”
This split’s protagonists share a similitude of street social punk protest focusing critique on the imperialist war/presence in the Middle East and the political ramifications thereof. In addition, both criticize apathy, greed, religiosity, nationalism and such matters germane to those issues. The music itself is rather noisy, attractive punk metal fueled by a tendency for the rambunctious. There are slight distinctions in their interpretations of heavy, speedy, near-thrash, rumbling punk with growled and screaming vocals, but both are fun and enjoyable. This is, genealogically, a continuation of the punk identified with Discharge, Siege, Electro Hippies, early Extreme Noise Terror, Unseen Terror, etc. Just imagine growled, obnoxious punk.