AG-3 - Covert Strike CS
Another flawless demonstration of punk hardcore from Norway's naztiest export, the proud declaration thereof adorning the back flap o' the j-card almost brings a tear to my eye. Mass proliferation! May no ears be left unscathed!
My review of their prior outing read simply "fuck" with like 38 Ks, and that feels similarly pertinent here. Sure, they made us wait two years for like 8 minutes of music, but get to do that when you actually, eventually make good. The bass is a little bouncier, vocals a bit more strained, and it never feels more concerned with spotify playlist inclusion than being absolutely unhinged. "Dogfight" is the clear standout here, blasting the fuck off from the zero point zero zero scream and stick click intro and careening into the last terrifying seconds with, what sounds to these ears, like a murderous mantra of "I'm killing you."
A perfect 6 outta 5.
Listen here: https://ag-3.bandcamp.com/album/covert-strike
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