Rot in Hell/Wayfarer split 7”

The latest from Carry the Weight Records sees UK hardcore acts Rot in Hell and Wayfarer teaming up for a Ragnarök-themed split 7" featuring one new track per band. Rot in Hell kicks things off with "Amsvartner", which opens with an eerie intro of acoustic guitars and slow, melodic leads before plunging into their immediately recognizable brand of chugging, churning metallic hardcore. As is generally the case with this outstanding act, the composition is loaded with tons of little bits reminiscent of classic Integrity/Ringworm wrapped up in a raw, in your face attack that never fails to hit the spot. Wayfarer then follows with "Faithless and Accursed", which also seems to draw inspiration from the finer characteristics of 90's metallic hardcore. Whereas Rot in Hell fall on the more explosive and in your face side of things, Wayfarer's approach is slightly crisper and more "polished"—built largely around pounding midpaced rhythms and gruff vocals with some awesome little discordant textures thrown in for good measure. They, too, drop an unexpected dose of slick acoustic passages and Integrity-esque leads, however, so this is a killer match-up through and through. Awesome.

Rot in Hell "Amsvartner" (excerpt)
Wayfarer "Faithless and Accursed" (excerpt)

The 7" is limited to 500 copies (100 on white, 200 on grey, and 200 on grey with black and white splatter) and is currently in the pre-order stage. That being said, it looks like the white vinyl has already sold out, so... seeing as the records are slated to ship later this month, I'd order now if you're planning to pick this gem up!

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