Damad / Meatjack split cd

Damad / Meatjack split cd

"Damad are a very cool band I wish more people knew about. Georgia is a hotbed for great sludge and crust bands, and the scene centers around Savannah. Damad were easily one of the highlights of this scene. Their filthy but expansive crusty sludge was at once heavy as hell while being awash in interesting and unsettling atmosphere. They're a lot more raw, but ultimately it's not a surprise that a member went on to form Kylesa. While not the pinnacle of their sound, their split with Meatjack is a nice farewell outing to their fans. Damad is the standout band on this split, but Meatjack was a welcome discovery.

Meatjack are more along the lines of the noiserock bands that really leaned into hardcore. While I can definitely hear some Jesus Lizard, Unsane particularly comes to mind. In their most abrasive moments I can detect hints of Today is the Day and even Daughters. Like Damad, they fuck heavy with weird dark psychedelic atmosphere while not sacrificing big heavy riffs in the process. The unhinged yell of the vocalist works perfectly here. They do have a spazzy side, which is used sparingly enough to keep things interesting while not hijacking the sound. Overall, they use just the right amount of experimenting while not losing the song in the process." - Metal Archives