A formidable new band named Stolen Gun has emerged, unleashing their debut recording, Demo 2025, upon the heavy music landscape. The project brings together a potent lineup of musicians from well-established and respected bands within the aggressive music sphere, signaling a venture into intensely brutal sonic territories.
The ensemble features the distinctive vocal prowess of Vincent Bennett, widely known as the frontman for the long-running and influential band The Acacia Strain. Joining him is Brandon Albaugh, associated with the band Thus Spoke Zarathustra, Duncan Newey, whose resume includes aggressive acts such as No Cure, Bleak, and Emaciated, and Danny Grant from the band Pure Bliss. This collective of artists brings a wealth of experience from various facets of hardcore and metal, promising a sound that is both seasoned and visceral.
Listeners who have already encountered Demo 2025 describe it as a ferocious offering that pushes towards grindcore intensity, heavily infused with elements of powerviolence and raw hardcore. Reports suggest the music is exceptionally heavy and punishing, with an inherent “p*ssed off” energy. One track in particular, “Eat The Skull,” has been highlighted for its sheer destructive power, especially its impactful breakdown, indicative of the demo’s overall abrasive and confrontational style.
Adding a layer of thematic depth to the project, Vincent Bennett described Stolen Gun‘s conceptual underpinnings as being themed around “Anti-reality, anti-authority, anti-self.” This thematic direction hints at a lyrical and atmospheric approach that complements the aggressive musicality.
The creation of this debut was a modern endeavor, as explained by Bennett. He shared that the project was “Conceptualized over the internet, written over months, recorded in New York Texas and Maryland.“ This remote collaboration across different states underscores a contemporary approach to band formation and music creation, culminating in a cohesive and impactful release.
Demo 2025 is now available for listeners to experience. Bennett noted that it is accessible on streaming services, though he mentioned that “Apple Music takes a little while longer…” For immediate access and to support the band directly, the demo can be found at stolengun.bandcamp.com.
The full tracklist for Stolen Gun‘s Demo 2025 is as follows:
- “SFG Intro”
- “The Glorious Arrival of the New Lord and Savior”
- “Eat the Skull”
- “God Is Here”
- “Abuse of Power”
- “Leland”
- “Run for Your Life”
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