Blues "Snakepit"

Well, shit. I'll be damned. There actually is a band that can do justice to the sounds that Botch and the like pioneered in the late 90s -- and it's Blues. A mix of homage and attitude, Blues' full-length debut channels a certain advanced-math-kids' metal band, but scorches most of the Botch-imitating competition with a dirty, rock'n'roll slant and, simply, barrels of energy. There's plenty of Louisville grit and dissonance (think Breather Resist and a hint of Black Cross), as well as some Every Time I Die-ish Southern swagger, mixed into the complex, churning metal, and everything comes together in a surprisingly interesting and cohesive way. Snakepit clearly brings together some familiar sounds, but the delivery is distinct and, again, energetic. I'm going to keep my eye on this band, as should those of you who can't get over the losses of Botch and Breather Resist.

Listen up: Blues - The Bloated Mind

This beast is out on Corrosive Recordings; pick it up here.