Review: Hate Preachers - Bile of Progress
May 27th, 2019
My roots run deep in the realm of punk and as I get older the soft spot for this genre grows and grows. I miss the days of digging through the used bins at record stores, lurking for the oldies on soulseek/message boards, waiting to see what Havoc Records was going to re-issue next was, and trying to make the sickest playlist to skate to with limited mp3 space was my middle/high school existence. When I heard Hate Preachers for the first time, the little kid in me jumped out alien style and I instantly was taken back.
Hate Preachers are a Los Angeles group absolutely killing with their UK82/80s Finnish HC style production and absolutely ruthless delivery. Bile of Progress is the band's 2nd release containing 4 songs that'll have you circle pitting in no time. The tape leaves you wanting more, which feels like the band is messing with you after you burn through all 4 songs multiple times. Obviously its not the band's intent, but when the tunes are this good it feels like a crime! After hearing Bile of Progress and their demo tape released last year, you already know the future is bright for this band. I personally cannot wait for the next release.
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