
A sum of impressive collected talents, Slow Shiv combines the confrontational nature of hardcore scions Advent and the unbridled enthusiasm of the legendary Diarrhea Planet with remarkably perfect production that splits the difference between crystalline precision and pure filth. Their second single, “Avalanche Of Hate,” showcases the power trio at their most overpowering and reinforces the band’s position at the forefront of Nashville’s sinister undercurrent of muscular hard rock.
“Avalanche Of Hate” lumbers forward with weighty intent, downtuned guitars churning menacingly within the seething abyss of a static-charged bassline and punishingly spartan percussion, like an ancient gladiator drunk on the glory of hand-to-hand combat and the concussive roar of a bloodthirsty audience. Punching through the din on a squeal of feedback, layered gang vocals erupt like a mosh of bodies with fists held aloft shouting along in unison amidst torrents of spilt beer and perspiration.
Slow Shiv continues to take no quarter as the track progresses, incorporating a looping lead guitar lick with incredible tone and the unmistakable vocal talents of Jordan Smith that fold in an element of wild-eyed exuberance that juxtaposes thrillingly against the doomy hardcore cacophony and apocalyptic lyrics. With a final heave, “Avalanche Of Hate” leaves its mark as a devastating blitzkrieg of raw power and focused aggression unmatched in sheer brutality, a primal scream rallying forces beneath Slow Shiv’s battleworn banner.
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