Surf Nazis Must Die!
GORESHACK Review

Death Metal and Grind mixed with Surf Rock???? Yes, you heard right. Here we have a group of five foul mouthed surf zombies hailing from the decrepit sands of Wormwood Beach, CA.. (Fresno, CA to be exact) entitled GORESHACK and here is their brand new full length album entitled “Surf.Mosh.Kill” that is an extremely well executed mix of Death Metal, Thrash, Grind and Surf Rock wrapped up in an awesomely wacky, kooky surf-zombie filled package full of great sound bits, song themes and punishing tracks that’s just all about having a fucking blast doing it while hammering your face in all at once. GORESHACK pays homage to the gore-soaked likes of GHOUL, EXHUMED, CARCASS, IMPALED, SPLATTERHOUSE and IMPETIGO along with some Surf Rock masters like DICK DALE and THE BEACH BOYS.

The idea of mixing Death/Grind/Thrash with Surf Rock may sound crazy to some but on “Surf.Mosh.Kill” it is executed incredibly well on this release. The perfect mix of both is there. The uncommon pair really complement and intertwine with each other here which I have to say I find extremely commendable from a musician’s standpoint because trying to combine two genres that really have never been thrown together before can be a hit or miss. Sticking your neck out there and trying to create something that might seem as farfetched as “Surf Metal” to some takes a lot of fucking guts and for that I tip my hat to them. One thing I’ve always loved about GORESHACK is their variety of different vocal styles throughout the songs and the amazingly hilarious detail to the lyrics. You have lows, highs, thrashy yells and some killer gang shouts in the mix so it keeps things all over the place and interesting which I really like. With a track listing that contains titles such as “Surfing Through the Eyes of the Dead”, “Beercan Burial”, “The Curse of Brosferatu”, and “The Breastilence” you can rest assured you’re in for one hell of a good time. Another thing about “Surf.Mosh.Kill” I really enjoy a lot is the production. It’s the perfect mix of clarity and heaviness but in no way, shape or form over-produced so it sounds sterile or loses intensity. There is a ton of raw, natural energy apparent due with this recording which I love. With me the production of a release can really be a make or break thing sometimes and I feel like it’s been nailed here with the style of music GORESHACK plays.

Now.. I’ve seen these guys grow and progress as a band since their conception a few years back and “Surf.Mosh.Kill” is definitely a step in the right direction Goreshack took for me personally. You can tell that their sound has become more matured and refined over time when compared to their first release which was a four track self-titled EP that came out in 2010. For me it just seems like they’ve found their niche within the Surf Metal sound and are getting a lot more comfortable with it. The overall songwriting, structures and riffs of the songs has improved leaps and bounds since then and I couldn’t be more stoked for the guys and where I can see this band heading in the future. Surf.Mosh.Kill” screams to be one of the causes for some hell raising, shit-faced debauchery with whoever and whatever may come in its path. Seriously, check this album out. I highly doubt you will be disappointed if you’re a fan of some quality riffs and rad times. But like I always say… in the end you are the ultimate judge. Give it a spin and see how it graces your ears.

“Surf.Mosh.Kill” is available on 180g beach blue vinyl, cassette tape and CD. Pick it up! Support!

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