Ill Omen/Get Stitches! split 7”

Add another release to the list of reasons why I love the Finnish hardcore scene! This cooperative effort between Killing the Legacy Records and Poolside Records sees Ill Omen teaming up with Get Stitches! to offer up two songs apiece for about 12 minutes total of high-quality, no bullshit metallic hardcore. Ill Omen kicks things off with their strongest material to date, spicing up standard doses of power chords with loads of thrashy picking patterns and hints of subtle melody that lend a slightly more metal-based feel to a good chunk of the riffing. Get Stitches! then follows with a similar approach that leans more heavily on chugging midpaced grooves and carries a bitter sneer to the vocals, not to mention a really crisp recording that works well for their straightforward style. They do occasionally layer in some additional guitar work or suddenly break into a fast-paced charge of thrash, but the overall vibe is definitely one of straight up, traditional metallic hardcore in the NYHC type of vein. I hate to keep this so brief, but the material cuts to the chase and speaks for itself. Both bands make a great showing here, and I'd love to hear more from each of 'em...

Ill Omen "Dear Friends" (excerpt)
Get Stitches! "80 Cent Days" (excerpt)

The 7" is limited to just 300 copies, so I'd imagine it will sell out sooner than later. If you're interested in scoring a copy, contact the bands/labels via the links above to inquire about ordering information while you still can!