The very essence of the underground “scene” – if you like calling it that- is putting out splits with various other artists across the globe. There is much debate to who should be crowned the “split kings”, especially amongst the older generation of grindcore and hardcore bands. For me personally, I think Agatochles have claimed this mantle and it really is no contest.
This debacle aside, I definitely think that the mantle of split king will go to another band in the not too distant future. This brings me to the 7” split between Suffering Mind and Six Brew Bantha.
Suffering Mind is well on its way to becoming one of the best, if not the best grindcore band in Eastern Europe. The polish grindcore outfit have produced some of the finest splits this year with bands such Death Church and Water Torture so far this calendar year. They post an impressive list of splits with bands like Mass Grave, Phobia and The Afternoon Gentleman. Being hailed as the new Assück by some, it does look like the future is bright for the polish grindocre outfit. Their side of the split does not let their credentials down either. It’s fast, filthy and will grind your mind into smoldering ash and toxic dust. It’s Suffering Mind that should be enough for anyone, really.
On the other side of this split you find yourself staring down the barrel of a collection of grinding powerviolence from Victoria, B.C. , Canada. Dedicated to a very D.I.Y. ethos accompanied by relentless touring they’ve made waves in the underground over recent years. Doing a split with the likes of Suffering Mind attributes to this and so much more. The Canadian hatred brigade pulverizes with a perpetual noise barrage of anti-sound. The snare sound is absolutely fucking fantastic. The tracks are short, fast and chaos ridden from the get-go. The sheer intensity of the music is absolutely astonishing and together with that hint of powerviolence makes for a very well rounded split.
This just goes in that collection of “must own” splits for any noise fan out there. I would definitely try and get hold of this split! Fucking killer!
