FARMERS BOULEVARD – “Fear, Loss, Deadication” CDEP

We got a chance to snag a review copy of this a while back but hadn’t been able to get around to it until recently for too many reasons to state here.  This German band deals out loud and proud hardcore with hoarse, near growled vocals, guitars that bore into your skull, and continue pummeling.  There’s an angry vibe to this batch of new and old songs (two of the songs are previously released from old demos) but it fits the music like a hand in a glove, even if you’re not totally certain what the songs are about.  FB’s approach to hardcore may shock some people who’ve accepted the crossover metal that currently co-opts the term, but readers who want to hear things aimed straight for the throat sonically will want to check this out, even if it means going online to do so.  (BOONE)
(farmersboulevard.bandcamp.com)