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Grave Robbers
Hell to Pay

GNP (2007) Michael

Grave Robbers – Hell to Pay cover artwork
Grave Robbers – Hell to Pay — GNP, 2007

Horror-influence hardcore-punk from Texas. That is something that I can get behind. Grave Robbers blast through eight songs in just under thirty minutes. While the majority of today's horror-influenced bands come off as nothing more than a second rate knockoff of The Misfits, this is not the case here. Grave Robbers do claim the mighty Danzig and company as a major influence, but their sound demonstrates otherwise. Tracks like "Night of the Whores," "City of the Living Dead," and "Demons" are the collision of Integrity, early Neurosis, and just a hint of Discharge. So if you crave songs about zombies and the related ilk, you'll be pleasantly pleased with Grave Robbers.

8.0 / 10Michael • July 8, 2007

Grave Robbers – Hell to Pay cover artwork
Grave Robbers – Hell to Pay — GNP, 2007

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