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Hatewaves
The Tombs

A389 (2011) Jon E.

Hatewaves – The Tombs cover artwork
Hatewaves – The Tombs — A389, 2011

Before i get done writing this review i may have listened to this record 5 times, possibly more. That is listening to this record once for each inch of vinyl it is pressed onto. Those familiar with Hatewaves from their 7 inch release last year should know the bands' pedigree within hardcore and metal and probably would have bought this by now. For the uninitiated the members of of this band include tenures in Pulling Teeth, Stout and Triac among others. Out of those bands Triac easily draws the closest comparison. That is not to say that they are merely playing unheard Triac songs. On the other hand both bands play a similar style of slightly hardcore influenced grind.

The songs blaze by with strong riffs and brutal vocals with a hardcore feel to them. Every musician here is pretty top notch employing their powers to create a very complete whole. This aids the listener in picking up hooks that exist just below the surface here. While none of the hooks is outright or very clear upon first listen the band uses their skills to make what maybe some of the catchier grind style songs i have heard in awhile.

There is nothing outright groundbreaking on this short record. Instead the band obviously loves what they are playing and seems to have fun playing it. This translates into the songs and is a better record for it. No overly political grandstanding or over the top technical wizardry just brutal fun grind.

7.6 / 10Jon E. • October 24, 2011

Hatewaves – The Tombs cover artwork
Hatewaves – The Tombs — A389, 2011

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