Nefarious Industries – 22 Mar 2024
pur·ga·tive /ˈpərɡədiv/ – adjective
strongly laxative in effect.
Chicago sludge/thrash trio Arbogast went away for a long time. Their last album was 2012's I and, while they've cropped up live here and there, it wasn't until last year that things really seemed to pick up with more shows and the like. Now they've got a new single and, like the “Purgative” of the title, this band is now throwing up a great new song that makes me appreciate why I love music. It's heavy and hard, alternatingly pounding and melodically thrashy. Plus, it sounds really good. Heavy bass and percussion with full-bodied guitar. I like it.
- Song Comes From: currently looks to be a stand-alone single, but that can change, right. Right?
- Album Release Date: hopefully there is one, and soon
- Purchase/Pre-Order/Pre-Save: Arbogast link page
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