The band also bring a host of impressive guest vocalists to the party. Pig Destroyer’s J.R Hayes and Full Of Hell’s Dylan Walker both show up to scream themselves stupid alongside frontman Brendan Murphy, but bringing a different flavour is Heriot’s Debbie Gough. Featured on Thaw, the track rides on the back of rippling, somewhat abrasive electronics, having a contorted industrial feel, and she counterpoints Brendan’s roaring with a haunting croon, bringing some actual melody to the mayhem. Briefly.
Those who crave heavy music that embraces and channels sonic anarchy will find plenty to love on this record, and will want to make repeated visits, for once it gets under your skin it uncomfortably stays there.
Verdict: 4/5
For fans of: The Dillinger Escape Plan, Trap Them, Nails
The Sin Of Human Frailty is released on October 27 via Closed Casket Activities