Kiritsis shaped in Indianapolis in 2024 and received straight to work, writing and recording their debut, self-titled album, which you’ll hearken to under. Kiritsis is lean, imply and centered, bashing by eight songs in half an hour, taking the band’s doom, sludge and hardcore influences and rolling them collectively into one heavy wrecking ball.
“Once we shaped, we weren’t going for any specific sound,” guitarist Eric Mason tells Decibel. “Crowbar has at all times been one among our favorites, and we wished one thing sludgy that will make you stick your chin out in your greatest ‘powerful man’ face and nod your head. Drawback is, you’ll be able to’t simply write Crowbar riffs as a result of they’re distinctive, so I feel different influences like Entombed and even Carcass helped dilute that whereas nonetheless paying homage. I do really feel like there’s an Atlanta affect as we’re followers of Mastodon, Withered and Neurosis. However there isn’t any actual objective to sound like something specific. Nothing fancy, no solos, simply driving, catchy, heavy riffs.”
As for the lyrics on Kiritsis’ debut, vocalist Bake Henry subscribes to a easy philosophy: life is tough, so be more durable.
“I assume you might say that there’s a theme to this report,” Henry explains. “It’s about wrestle, anxiousness and standing your floor. It’s about attempting to remain alive, and remembering those that we’ve misplaced. It’s additionally about not placing up with bullshit from rubbish folks that don’t respect humanity and all walks of life. Hateful wimps and posers can depart the corridor and kick bricks. We ain’t right here for it. In abstract, smoke weed and eat the wealthy.”
Kiritsis is out on April 4 through Smart Blood Information, however you’ll be able to hear it now.
