TERRITORY - War For...?

TERRITORY is a new band of old people from Philly. Members of CURMUDGEON and DEATHRATS.

This demo-length cassette is crusty hardcore set to a mid-tempo d-beat, reminiscent of early 2000s political crust, but more hardcore and less melodic. Still, the influence of bands like HIS HERO IS GONE is evident in the under-60-second middle song "Suck The Marrow" or as I call it "The One With The Scissor Beats". In the absence of more melodic parts, there are injections of short, at times otherworldly, guitar solos/leads which aren't exactly for me but do keep things interesting. I haven't seen them play, but I imagine the lead guitarist is playing a flying-V. If you like to rock you'll probably dig the leads.

The vocals are delivered in a dry deep growl and I don't have a lyric sheet, but song titles like "Microplastic Reality" and the general vibe of the band suggest strong political content, which is great. Proceeds from their Bandcamp sales are being donated to the para-cycling team turned mutual aid organization Gaza Sunbirds.

Listen on their bandcamp: https://territoryphl.bandcamp.com

Buy the tape at their bandcamp, or from Sorry State Records.