CRUSADES – “Golden Throats” CDEP

This came my way a while back but due to time constraints and space issues I was unable to really review this until recently.  On their debut EP this Scotish band unleashes a collection of post hardcore that’s both dissonant and technically precise.  Loud, dual guitar skronk collides with intricate song parts and borderline screamed vocals to create something that is part emotional zeitgeist and part obtuse in their delivery.  These five songs are tight, sometimes complicated aural weapons that fit well within the post HC soundscape.  This band will be polarizing at points, but fans of math metal and post HC will likely want to check out the debut EP from Crusades and make up their own minds about it.  (BOONE)

(CD available from:  overlookrecords.bigcartel.com or download at: crusades.bandcamp.com)