Nothingheads – The Art Of Sod (Digital/Vinyl Album – Sister 9 Recordings)
At the end of 2024, London-based band Nothingheads unveiled their debut album, featuring 10 powerful tracks. Drawing inspiration from the heaviest corners of Post-Punk, the group masterfully blends these influences with a dark, brooding interpretation of Garage-Punk/Rock. The music is aggressive and intense, but it also takes surprising turns into psychedelic territory, offering moments of eerie transcendence amidst the chaos. The passionate vocals, with a timbre reminiscent of The Cramps, amplify the album’s raw energy. For fans of loud, gritty guitars, furious rhythms, and ultra-dark, aggressive bass lines, Nothingheads deliver exactly that -no-frills, unapologetic music that hits hard. If you’re seeking a visceral sonic experience, this debut is a must-listen. (Rating:7).
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About Nothingheads
Nothingheads is a London post-punk trio formed in 2020 by Rob Fairey (guitar, vocals), Matt Holt (bass) and Ed Simpson (guitar). The band debuted with the single “3000 Years in Showbusiness”, followed by the EP “Sunlit Uplands” in 2023 via Just Step Sideways Records, produced by Wayne Adams at Bear Bites Horse. “The Art Of Sod” is the trio’s debut full-length, released through Sister 9 Recordings.
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