Obsolete

Prescott, Arizona's Hour Of The Wolf unleash a virtually perfect blend of fever, passion and raucousness on their latest EP, Obsolete. Despite its six songs clocking in at a frustratingly ephemeral 10 minutes, the effort is a relentless bout of expedient, combative hardcore infused with subtle thrash influences; still more powerful than albums four times its length thanks to raw aggression, anthemic choruses and brash delivery. Unyielding songs such as opener "Faith In Fiction," "Heat Failure" and the the title track revel in a vocal attack reminiscent of Henry Rollins' most tormented coupled with Dillinger Four's uncomplicated structure and Rocket From The Crypt's hyperactive punk 'n' roll. Rounded out by a rousing rendition of Agent Orange's "Bloodstains," HOTW's punishing, instinctual approach to old-school Southern hardcore on Obsolete is indelibly compelling.

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