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Steel Trap
Cold.Dead.Broke.

This Blessing, This Curse (2006) Michael

Steel Trap – Cold.Dead.Broke. cover artwork
Steel Trap – Cold.Dead.Broke. — This Blessing, This Curse, 2006

Steel Trap is the latest export from the highly talented Bay Area scene. This five-piece group serves up volatile hardcore that no doubt gets the dance floor moving. The 7" kicks off with your typical intro track of building guitars and a sing-along, this one is "T-S-M!" - not to sure on the meaning of that though, must be an inside joke. "Crowbar Massacre" is a beast of a tune, the riffs are hard and the lyrics are seriously twisted - they even get a little help from Ross Farrar of Ceremony for some guest vocals. "Corroded" and "South E.." continue to churn out a heavy mix of brutal hardcore and metal. Steel Trap save the best for last with the track "Note of Confession." Musically the song hits just as hard as the others, but the lyrics are what make the song, touching on the personal topic of dealing with the unjust loss of a loved one. This 7" is worth it for this track alone, so go buy it.

8.0 / 10Michael • August 29, 2006

Steel Trap – Cold.Dead.Broke. cover artwork
Steel Trap – Cold.Dead.Broke. — This Blessing, This Curse, 2006

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