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New York Hardcore band Combust deliver blunt and menacing on new single “Everyone’s Enemy” out today. The track brings bouncing rhythms, shredding guitars, and lyrics clamoring to be shouted along with. Vocalist Andrew Vacante sounds off “I don’t need the validation that you seek. I want to be everybody’s enemy.”
He shares on the song’s lyrics:
“People are too quick to shake everyone’s hands and be friends even if it means compromising their morals or beliefs, especially in hardcore if they are trying to just use people as a stepping stone or ladder for some pipe dream of fame they aspire to reach. It’s hard to tell who’s genuine or who wants to be your friend anymore. It’s all fake smiles and waves. I’ve always been first to speak my mind no matter who is hurt by the things I say…that isn’t a corny attempt at shock value, I just point it out because I feel people are too scared to give their honest opinion on anything anymore. Might not be the best advice on how to naviagate your life but that’s just how it is to me.”
The band will release Belly of the Beast, their second album and fourth release, on March 7th through Triple B Records. Recorded with Zach Miller at Landmine Studios, the twelve tracks bounce through unique grooves, pulsating riffs, and a tough vocal delivery. The guest heavy record showcases community within the hardcore scene and beyond, with features from members of Terror, Mindforce, Crown Of Thornz, Dmize, Imposter, and rapper Rome Streetz.
Belly Of The Beast tracklist:
- Belly of the Beast
- Everyone's Enemy
- Swallowing Swords feat. Mindforce
- N.Y.H.C. feat. Danny Diablo
- Truth Hurts
- Fear in the Streets
- Our Own Breed feat. Rory O'Neill
- Tiger Style II feat. Ryan Griffith and Rome Streetz
- Crossed Off feat. Chiqui Rodriguez
- Paid with Pain feat. Terror
- Distorted Dreams
- Atlas