No sense pretending to be Johnny Groundfloor on Modder here, but if you, like me, didn’t hear the Belgian five-piece’s 21-minute debut single, “Mudslinger,” when they released it late last year, it’s well worth the atmosludge immersion. By the time their self-titled debut shows up, they may turn out to be more in line with Europe’s rampant post-metal movement — from Amenra to the Pelagic Records roster, etc. — but “Mudslinger” is rawer, more consistent in its volume and its course feels less defined by artsy hyper-consciousness than sheer grooving drive. Maybe that’s wishful thinking on my part. I don’t know. There’s demolition happening in my house as I type this, so everything kind of sounds destructive.

But! When Lay Bare Recordings and Consouling Sounds both get together around a thing, that’s a thing I want to know more about, so this is my way of leaving a note to myself to find out more about Modder‘s Modder when the time comes. In the interim, should you happen to be in their part of the world, they’ll be making a hometown appearance at Desertfest in Ghent at the end of the month. Good gig for a band who just have a single out. Or, you know, anyone.

And no, my neck probably isn’t “ready for the riff onslaught.” Just being honest. I headbanged like twice yesterday morning and I can still feel it. Perils of age.

From the band’s sociables:

Modder – Modder

Our first full length LP ‘Modder’ will be available at the end of this year, as promised.

The wonderful Lay Bare Recordings invited us into their family and grooving roster of like minded artists.

Expanding the family even more, the amazing Consouling Sounds will be co-releasing our LP as well, home of many inspiring bands.

Suffice to say, we are hyped to be releasing our hard work on two astonishing labels we respect and are proud to call our new home. Are your necks ready for the riff onslaught that is about to come?

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Modder, “Mudslinger”