Has it been a minute since I precariously enjoyed some good old disgusting slam? Or do the fresh faced PeelingFlesh have an ace up their sleeve? This newly formed outfit from Oklahoma City are pulling impressive numbers, gathering attention via a sound I thought was well past its prime. Its album cover may hint upon its uniqueness, paying ohmage to Pen & Pixel's Cash Money album aesthetic. B.G. is a classic example.
The G Code's main musical driver is Brutal Slam Death Metal in its rawest. Invigorated by modern production clarity, all the genres hallmarks remain intake. Assaulting with utterly foul pig squeals and vocal absurdities, they punch like another percussive force. Alongside battering drums, armed with a clanging snare, the gristly guitars slam rhythmic low end riffs which routinely run rapid chops into slamming breakdowns.
Mean pinch harmonics, shattering blast beats and devastating gutturals aside, the bands unique flair emanates from a routine inclusion of street culture. Samples from movies, news reports and the like arrive between low key raps and the occasional use of horror aesthetic synths, the latter being something I would loved to hear more of. Skin Blunt showcases this well, these forces converge on this brief interlude track.
With this unique veneer of Gangster Rap embellishment, I'm keenly receptive to this mashup that keeps itself firmly in the Slam camp. That aspect of the music is some of the best executed I've heard in some time. Usually when Slam comes on, its fun for a moment but PeelingFlesh have managed to sustain my interest for more than the usual dosage of extremity would allow. The G Code certainly has its moments!
Rating: 6/10