The first song No Regrets comes straight from the pits of hell with a visceral hacksaw guitar line and inaudibly violent lyrics. It is clearly designed for the creation of walls of death and circle pits alike as the song progresses into a nightmarish scream of pure animal rage and excitement. This is typical Ho99o9, and tastes like six red bull and a gram of amphetamines. As the pace is sped up, Days Of Vengeance slows it to a funeral march. The gloriously horrific beginning is well balanced with chorus death cult represent, recruiting all sinners, the hunt starts in March doesn't end till December. This isn't music to listen to with your Grandma that's all I'm saying. With clear Death Grips influences throughout all their music, it sounds gorgeous- even when rapping about finger fucking a girl while driving.
POW (Prisoners Of War) follows in suit, with graphic lyrics and inhumane screams. Many suggest that Ho99o9 is extremely similar to early Odd Future, however the music is coming from a much purer place. For OFWGKTA, it was a bunch of 16 year olds fantasising about rape for attention. Ho99o9 are aware of their ridiculousness and live up to it with S&M masks and wedding dresses on stage. Taking image to the next level. Similarly POW and Gates Of Torment utilise Yeezus-esque beat patterns and sounds to create a stark and apocalyptical atmosphere. Gates Of Torment presents this best, a song little over 60 seconds it makes it's impression very clear. Lyrics about penises and artilitary rife.
The truly interesting and pumping moment is the last song Savage Heads. It follows the classic punk three chord structure with shout and nihilistic vocals. The simplicity is addictive and effective due to the juxtaposition. There is an almost sexual nature to the entire song which prowls and boasts throughout the two minutes.
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