The debut from Baltimore's Angel Dust, Xtra Raw is a huge breath of fresh air for the ever monotonous punk/hardcore scene. Comprised of members from other local Baltimore bands (trapped under ice, turnstile, mindset) Angel Dust comes out swinging with the power and and intensity of bands like the Bad Brains and early Hüsker Dü on their debut Xtra Raw. Fast, stripped down and noisy punk. Plus they do a killer Poison Idea cover...but you'll have to catch them on the road to hear it. You can pick up the Xtra Raw 7" from React Records or catch them on tour with Twitching Tongues and Downpresser.
-WOODS