(BOG REVIEW) - 'CUTTHROAT' - 'THE PURGE EP' (HARDCORE/METALLIC HARDCORE, RELEASED 21.8.26 ON M-THEORY AUDIO)

Roarrrrrr!!! f*-c-k you weather!!!! This shit is where it's at!

So, due to storms and extreme weather conditions in the Bog Lands, scribing was infrequent, then Bog heard CUTTHROAT'S The Purge EP, and an energy spike ignited!

You know when hardcore hits, it just amps you up, there is no standing still, and CUTTHROAT brings that vibe.

To be honest Stenchers, Bog shit the swamps hard.

With that said, Bog ventured out of the cave, stared up at the storms and said,"Nah bro, you ain't sparking my ass with ya stupid lightning bullshit".

F-*c-k man, this is street ass grimy alleyway run through the gutter hardcore! It's like you are kicking trash out the way as you need to get to the show, and are on a short pass route to hit the venue on time.

Sometimes, Bog just wants something as filthy as a shitty, soggy bags of half-eaten sandwiches on the street floor near Uncle Benny's.

Bog was struggling to post transmissions, but the energy, flow, and tight connection on The Purge just says, "get in the pit." Bog has never wanted to skate so fast to the nearest pit and mosh up with the Bogoids.

1. Hard Times (not a cover of the famous track), but starts with a Travis Bickle quote from Taxi Driver. A very powerful sample from an iconic movie to set this EP off. The direct, truthful, and hard-hitting lyrics combine to really make a statement.

No filter, no shying away, truth, which had Bog thinking of the rawness from Underground Hip Hop. The way it just hits hard and direct, then add that flavor to gritty hardcore with a metallic edge. This shit just f*-c-k-i-n-g- slays tbh and Bog is having such difficulty scribing effectively, because he is slapping his cheeks to try and prevent himself from making the biggest circle pit the swamp has ever seen.

2. Sick One - It starts with the intro sample from Bad Lieutenant. The drumming is counting in the background to set up a mega build for the coming drop, but then the riff drops in, and Bog was throwing his arms and kicking his legs around in the swamp.

At 0:16, the guitar riff starts, gradually building until it becomes the dominant factor at 0:24, and transitions into a riff with signature notes taking us forward into the chorus drop at 0:37, which continues with drumming to maintain the build.

Bog knows this would slap, slay, and go so hard live. Anyway, at 0:53, Neil Roemer's lead vox start and it has just popped off. The energy in a room and pit would be insane for this. The pace changes and the whole track just has that unfiltered street vibe and soul.

The production is clean and tight, but the raw spirit hasn't been cast aside. The mixing and mastering are good on the vocals. Very balanced and a clean outro.

It really does take The Purge up into another level and has you wanting much more, like a bullet train coming to the mosh pit.

"Am On A Sick One!"—a memorable, catchy, punchy chorus line, and yes, Bog was shouting along as the track played.

The thrash riffing is excellent and adds to the grime of what is already a mega metallic hardcore band.

When 'Sick One' started, Bog was running through the storms in the swamp to stand near the audio system of one of the mechs, because he just had to hear this.

3. Feeling Disconnected - Another movie sample, Bog thinks the quote is maybe from 'Requiem for a Dream'.

The chorus shout "Feeling Disconnected" is perfect for the pit. Such an anthem. Bog, and so many others, will relate and feel this so much.

Cleanly mastered, the drop on the outro and sign off is super clean and nicely timed.

There is good sustained hardcore riffing with a thrash edge. The drums time well with vocalist Neil Roemer, especially when he emphasizes the core message of the track. The verse starts, times, and drops off nicely. Bog noted it's a similar technique to that used by underground hip hop MCs for breathing and delivering bars. Not sure other folks will hear this, but if you know hip hop, you will detect it. In this instance, it helps project the lyrics to the listener.

The drumming patterns and tones were also synced to correspond with the riffs and vocals, and to set up each transition and pause between sections on the workflow. The audio is extremely balanced.

4. Purge - The title track begins from 0:00-0:09 with a strong intro guitar riff, displaying the thrash influences again.

At 0:09, the transition to bring the drums in works as a count sync with the riffs to build to the drop. Bog was counting in rhythm in his head. What Bog enjoyed with this build is that it's like watching a beat on a workflow. You are hearing it grow and the sound becoming louder. This was mega cool to hear and highlights the time taken to make sure this hits.

From a musical standpoint, this is interesting and Bog has noticed CUTTHROAT'S timing as a whole is super coordinated. So, it's a mix of good chemistry, experience of playing together, and vocalist Neil Roemer's hip hop influence. What Bog means is when you instinctively know when to drop in and out with your verse on the track.

At 0:18, the drum count gathers fierce momentum, then the drop comes at 0:26 and the vocals accompany the change-up in pace nicely.

There are sections of blast beat drumming, which there are doses of on other tracks such as Feeling Disconnected. Bog would guess drummer Betto Cardoso has experience with grindcore or extreme metal, but he could be wrong.

Speaking of drums again, the breakdown drop at 1:01 was beautiful. They dictated the count and pace, and set up the transition into a nice hardcore riffage solo section, before another high-speed change-up with the guitar. The audio here is exceptionally solid and cements the track.

At 2:46, the signature drum breakdown and tempo count is back to set up a repeat of an earlier verse, which Bog hopes his mucky ass ears heard it correctly, but he thinks it's "Step back, before my crew react, everybody gonna know where the f*-c-k you at."

That line sounded like a bar (hip hop, not a bar with beer) in a hardcore style, and would be insane live for the crowd to shout along to and bounce. It's a fun outro and a super cool way to fade out with a closing guitar tone.

(Disclaimer Bog has to add the wack symbols on cuss words, or things get censored, read our sludge reviews, many dirty words).

Purge has good breakdown parts, not just the aforementioned drums with sick backing vocals. Solid hardcore/metallic hardcore.

5. Bullet Proof Mind - Begins with a patient build from the drum count and riffs.

At 0:30, the strongly played guitar riff signals the drop, vocals come in, and there are good backing vocals again.

Bog wasn't so crazy on the mellow vocal style from 1:23-1:36, but Bog wants to stress that the guitar and drum drop that pop at 1:36 are excellent. Bog respects the timing and setup. Mentioned this earlier, but it shines with CUTTHROAT.

The love for the music and structural arrangement is clear. Bog has said this for many other genres of music, but it's here and allows the music to flow coherently.

Breakdown riffs are sick again. The syncing between drums and guitars is still partnered strongly.

Vocal isolation was mega for the outro; Bog enjoyed this touch a lot, and it closed out the entire EP with effective timing again.

Bog's Thoughts:

Bog enjoyed and appreciated The Purge immensely, if that wasn't obvious. There are many interesting elements from the movie quotes to the musical influences, and it gives the EP real grit, which hardcore should have, and CUTTHROAT certainly has it.

The instrumentation is on point from the guitars and drums, as heavily stated already. Good chemistry with the vocals, and when music has that realness, it grabs you.

Neil Roemer's vocal timing in and out is exceptional on the tracks. Nothing is messy; it flows, it vibes, and if you love hardcore, this will amp you up easily.

On the audio side of things, the mixing and mastering are excellent. It's balanced, and it was so nice to hear the drums setting up some of the passages. When Bog was listening in his headphones, he couldn't help but see the workflows in his head, the EQ levels, and it is very enjoyable and high energy. A rewarding listen.

Syncs, drops, intros, mid-sections, and outros are clean and distinguishable. Go see these guys live; they just finished a world tour, the flyer is below, and they are a solid, badass, sick band.

Guys, your music hit Bog on many levels. Mad respect for taking the time to give us some realness.

Stenchers, The Purge EP just dropped. Let's support CUTTHROAT. It's pure anti-gate music 101.