Hellbastard/dresden
Split
Early "crust" pioneers HELLBASTARD (UK) and DRESDEN (US) team up for one "hell" of a split release. HELLBASTARD have been hailed as one of the originators of the "crust" punk genre. They were among the first wave of bands to mix politically charged punk with thrash metal and have been cited as a major influence to legions of bands over the years. The genre subsequently adopted its name from the bands first demo, "Ripper Crust". This time around they are back with songs that are tighter, stronger, angrier and more pissed off than before. DRESDEN is fronted by legendary Profane Existence columnist, Bitty, and have been hailed as "modern day crust warriors". Bands like HELLBASTARD helped pioneer the genre and its bands like DRESDEN that help keep alive, growing and relevant. DRESDEN has a manic tour schedule. They are out there constantly hitting the road, carrying the torch, doing it D.I.Y. and not giving a fuck what anyone has to say about it! This release captures them at their best. Heavy metallic down-tuned guitars, aggressive drumming, stellar production and songs of epic proportions that attack the status quo, shake things up and leave you full of rage. If there was ever a sound track for the revolution, this is it!