Blazing Eye: demo cassette Hot on Sale

Finally managed to grab some copies of the demo from this much-talked about LA band. These guys come from that group of LA bands that are kind of kindred spirits to the NY Toxic State scene, and that shows here, from the risographed j-card down to the buzzing bass sound that kind of carries the songs. Blazing Eye, though, sound to my ears like a totally gnarly 80s Japanese HC band. GISM is definitely a reference point, particularly for the vocals, but you won t find any metal solos here, just barreling, straightforward hardcore. Definitely one of the best demos I ve heard in recent memory.