Twin Tombs (USA) - 4:23 7" (2022)

 

Minneapolis' Twin Tombs play a fast, vicious, feedback-drenched brand of grinding powerviolence. Barely a moment is wasted on this EP's brief runtime. 9 tracks are crammed into less than 5 minutes, and by virtue of the breakneck pace the band manages to cover a lot of ground.

The vocals span a number of styles, including a midrange bark, traditional powerviolence shout-screaming, death growls and the occasional high screams. The guitars have a trebly punk tone, and the drums are snappy and reserved when they're not outright blasting. The production is minimal and dirty, suitable for the material, and at times instruments blend into each other before resolving in a wave of feedback.

Furthermore regarding the recording methods, the album was recorded in one day in the band's practice space. Despite this, the material is tight and focused. Brief sprints like "Wrath" and "Serial" shine just as well as longer tracks like "Poser/Filth" and closer "Tumor".

This is a memorable release even beyond its brief length. It speaks promisingly to what a Twin Tombs full length would sound like. Keeping this level of ferocity up over a full length may be a challenge, but it's worth coming along for the ride to find out.

4:23 is available to buy digitally via Twin Tombs' Bandcamp. Lathe cuts released by Praticed Hatred Fanzine are sold out.