Two grinding bastard bands, about fifteen minutes total, and not one eardrum spared. Baltimore's Triac start things off with possibly their best and most well produced material in years. It seems like a lifetime since their full length "Dead House Dreaming" on Reptilian introduced the world to their noise-rock inspired blend of violent grindcore, but their hiatus didn't slow them down in any way shape or form and the band released an ep entitled "Always Meant to Hurt You" on A389 records in 201 . Triac's tracks assault you with punishing bass breaks, crafty drum fills, slick production, and a vocal assault that genuinely makes you uncomfortable at times as only the best music should. Less Jesus Lizard and more Despise You inspired this time around, Triac wants to make their presence felt and to remind a new crop of kids why this is one of your favorite band's favorite bands. Catch them live, you won't forget the experience, trust me.
Disciples of Christ are a relatively new grindcore outfit from the D.C. area comprised of veterans from such respected acts as Coke Bust and Magrudergrind. Musically the band offers a very straight forward Nasum, Rotten Sound inspired brand of grindcore with a respectful nod of the hat to the classic No Comment and Man is the Bastard violence that the kids have come to know and respect. The punk riffs are well placed and not cheesy, the vocals blend the hardcore spice with the death metal zest, and it works very well if you've ever thought of pulling out your piece and shooting the nearest boss or authority figure within a five mile radius. While arugably not as well put together or polished as the Triac side, D.O.C. backs enough punch to make this split a very enjoyable slab of meniacal music.