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INDEPENDENT ROCK EP REVIEW: KillerKorp-Vices

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Words by Anselm Anderson



England's Extreme heavyweights KillerKorp may sound like a horror movie, but their sound is brutal and uncompromising. Last week, they released "Vices", their latest four-track EP. The follow-up to the 2019 debut "Pain" 

The quintet produces extreme metal at breakneck speed, blending modern death metal with blackened hardcore elements to create a headache-inducing experience. The savage riffery and guttural screams are some of the main attributes for fans of Cannibal Corpse and Machine Head. They combine the latter's songwriting for lengthy guitar intros and brutal breakdowns with ex-Cannibal Corpse singer Chris Barnes's vocal ferocity.

KillerKorp have used this tenacity and aggression to evolve on the live circuit with notable appearances alongside contemporaries Raised By Owls, Celestial Sanctuary and Beyond Extinction.

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KillerKorp was formed in 2018 by the Lydiatt brothers: Ben (vocals) & Daniel (Bass), drummer Sonny Wright, lead guitarist Jakey Day and Rhythm guitarist Jon-Luke Bloomfield.

The title track "Vices" begins with bone-rattling intros and downturned riffs that set an unsettling tone for the release. ""Last Gasp" is a surge of pure aggression, set against pummeling drums and more groove-oriented riffs. The band seeks to amplify the tension and malice within their music with the aggressive track "Scathed," concentrating on crafting precise riffs like a surgeon's knife, set against the hollow screams of Ben Lydiatt on vocals.

Finally, "Weak" concludes this mini-album with heavy breakdowns and mesmerizing, gothic vocals, taking the band down in an eerie direction.

KillerKorp wraps up the year with a powerful release. Their new track, "Vices," offers a glimpse into the band's intense and brutal metal style, which may not be the most festive choice for the holiday season. However, this release is sure to resonate with the hardcore headbangers among our readership.


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