Gendo Ikari – Unit 1

Gendo Ikari is a really sick grindcore band hailing from Glasgow, Scotland. Their brutal jams are a fierce blend of influences from death metal and early ’80s grindcore, creating a sound that’s both nostalgic and refreshingly vicious. They’ve just dropped their debut EP, Unit 1, on Mind Ripper Collective, and it’s a relentless barrage of auditory violence.

What do we have here? Seven tracks of pure brutality. Each song is a testament to the band’s ability to channel raw aggression into their music. The blasting beats and dark riffs are relentless, but what truly sets Gendo Ikari apart is the underlying malevolence in their sound. This isn’t just noise for noise’s sake; there’s a palpable sense of evil that pervades their music, a dark energy that drives every note and scream.

Like most grindcore bands, Gendo Ikari tackles themes like politics and suffering with an unflinching gaze. Their lyrics are as intense as their music, delving into the harsh realities of the world with a ferocity that’s both compelling and unsettling. The fact that their name is taken from the infamous Neon Genesis: Evangelion villain only adds to their sinister aura, giving their music an extra layer of dark, cultural resonance.