Brat
From:
New Orleans,
LA,
United States
Last Known Status: Active
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Napalm Death Returns To Brixton With Crowbar
Over the course of metal music, there are tours with names that become as well known as the bands that spawned them themselves. Perhaps the most famous is Ozzfest (which, for those of you under twenty, was like a circus that treated the audience as clowns,) the abysmally named but wildly successful Lollapalooza which was created by Jane's Addiction singer Perry Farrell and featured a number of metal bands performing, and of course, the Family Values tour, a celebration of nu metal, mostly by bands who didn't want to be called nu metal.
In recent years, grindcore pioneers Napalm Death has joined those ranks with their Campaign For Musical Destruction tour, which by now has become a regular thing at this time of the year and brings together a plethora of extreme acts, from fellow grind favourites like Rotten Sound to death metal icons such as Immolation to thrashers like Warbringer. The actual name has been used by the band sporadically for decades but as a regular trek, it's become more of a staple this decade. Napalm Death has just completed the latest edition of this travelling explosion and this year, the European lineup included New Orleans masters Crowbar, East Coast grindcore band Full Of Hell and "bimboviolence" outfit Brat, also from NOLA and Metal Underground was lucky enough to be there for the London stop of the tour.
Just like last year, when the trek featured Pig Destroyer, Primitive Man and Wormrot, the Campaign For Musical Destruction made its London pitch in Brixton. Not at the Academy, thank the gods, but just down the road at Electric; a smaller venue that packs a great atmosphere. As always, fans could hardly wait to burst through the doors for this celebration of noise and first up to bat were New Orleans (relative) newcomers Brat. Although they've been around for five years now, their debut full length, "Social Grace," was only released a year ago and so people have had a little time to get their teeth into them now. Much like the 2023 tour openers Escuela Grind, much has been made about their image and therefore, whether or not they're actually grind or whatever, but personally, I'm all for it.
I would say maybe I'm in the minority for liking a bit of fun with my music, but the crowd in south London were clearly game too. They didn't have time for a lot of songs and vocalist Liz Selfish was recovering from an illness, but they went off like a sandstorm (which coincidentally was also their intro song,) causing havoc all over the venue with an excellent display of sonic violence that contained plenty of cuts from their debut, including "Ego Death," "Hesitation Wound" and "Human Offense." As the band practically tore apart their instruments, Selfish was entertaining (and confusing some of) the audience with manic facial expressions and dance moves that I couldn't dream of doing. For all the pink, the silliness and the pop samples, they're very much a hardcore band at heart, making a big noise with a grounded attitude. Though the clips of Britney Spears songs were somewhat funny, in truth, Brat doesn't need them. They have a brilliant stage presence that can win over any doubters willing to check them out, as I hope many will do when they return to London this Summer. More...
Brat Premiere Cover Of Heart’s “Barracuda”
Self-proclaimed ‘barbiegrind/bimboviolence’ outfit Brat have released their explosive cover of Heart’s 1977 rock classic “Barracuda.” This unique rendition features a guest appearance from Sammy Duet of Goatwhore/Acid Bath fame.
Brat shared their thoughts on the cover, stating: More...
Napalm Death Announces 2025 European Tour Dates
There aren't many tours that survive for decades and are still just as interesting as before...like the Campaign For Musical Destruction Tour 2025. This successful and extraordinary Tour has been leading Napalm Death through the World for already over 30 Years. The Tour can always convince through a colourful blend between a creative up and extreme underground music. Revolutionary extreme music Titans always bring a package of sonically and ethically like-minded Acts. For sure, this Tour has always been a Guaranty for interesting Blends, and it has been a door-opener for new Variations and Music Styles. It has always been, and still is doubtfully legendary.
Also, there is no other metal-crossover Tour that has been comparably successful without ever having to change the Concept for Decades, always presenting new Influences and Extreme Music against all Odds and not adapting at all. After all, let's not float back in time. Let's talk about the Future. The Tour with the legendary name Campaign for Musical Destruction 2025, with which the iconic Napalm Death have been touring the World's Stages for 30 Years, has again put together a great line-up, together with M.A.D. Tourbooking, which includes Napalm Death, Crowbar, Full Of Hell and Brat. If you want to be destroyed by Noise and not by Music, then you are in the right Place!
The tour dates are as follows: More...
Left To Suffer Premiere New Single
Deathcore outfit Left To Suffer have released their new single, “Give Them Death,” streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below. It is the fourth track from their upcoming album, “Leap Of Death,” set for release on August 16th.
The band will next be hitting the road for this year’s return of ‘The Summer Slaughter Tour,’ featuring co-headliners Veil Of Maya and Brand Of Sacrifice. The tour will also include performances by Gideon, BRAT, and more. See below for the tour dates: More...
BRAT Premiere New Single & Music Video
New Orleans-based BRAT's inaugural album, "Social Grace," is slated for release on March 15th via Prosthetic Records. The band describes their sound as 'barbiegrind' and 'bimboviolence.' As part of the build-up, they've unveiled a third single titled "Hesitation Wound," along with its accompanying music video.
The band shared their excitement about these developments: More...
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BRAT Sign With Prosthetic Records
New Orleans-based deathgrind quartet BRAT has inked a deal with Prosthetic Records. They've also dropped the title track from their upcoming album, "Social Grace," along with a music video now available for streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you below. More information about the album is set to be revealed in the coming months.
The band had this to say: More...
No/Más Premiere New Music Video “Deny/Disgrace”
Deathgrinders No/Más premiere their new music video for “Deny/Disgrace“, off their latest album “Consume/Deny/Repent“, which was released in April, 2022.
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