After giving us a taste of what’s to come with their stunning EP in ‘Plague Hymns’, Sarcoptes bring us their highly awaited full length and it’s got everything they’ve promised and more. They’ve mastered the art of writing near 15-minute epic songs that are an immaculate blend of black
With two members of Wormed in their lineup, Spanish grindcore band Ernia have managed to perfect the sound on their sophomore album which is both refreshing and riveting. The music is just as colourful as their artwork, full of intricate bits and with every song offering something different without abandoning the core sound. There is much to delve into here and every listen only enriches your understanding of their delightfully spastic music. To that extent, it’s almost like a technical album with the difference being that their momentum remains unabated while they throw up so much at you, and being so diverse, it only ends up being an utterly fascinating experience which is extremely rare in a genre largely known for its one-dimensional cathartic expression. The songs are incredibly structured, full of unpredictable twists and turns, buildups and breakdowns, and it never seems like a chore to sit through it because everything flows remarkably well and it’s even so goddamn catchy. Indeed, Ernia have crafted a masterful album that offers so much and yet retains its spunk, vivacity and of course, the skull-splintering intensity essential for the style.
For fans of – Pig Destroyer, Gridlink, Fuck the Facts, Full of Hell, Rotten Sound, Brutal Truth, Wormrot, Contrastic, Bathtub Shitte
Line up
– Omar I. Sanchez
– Vocals Gabrial Valcazar (Wormed, Bizarre)
– Drums and bass Daniel Espinosa
– Guitar Daniel Valcazar (Wormed)
– Guitar Artwork by Xabier Sagasta
Sizes for reference –
Small: Waist 30″ / Length 21″
Medium: Waist 32″ / Length 22″
Large: Waist 34″ / Length 23″
Extra Large: Waist 36″ / Length 24″
Extra Extra Large: Waist 38″ / Length 25″
Extra Extra Extra Large: Waist 40″ / Length 26″
