Tomorrow We Hunt – Griefbearers EP

Tomorrow We Hunt is a young band hailing from Zagreb, Croatia, and they’ve made a strong impression with their debut EP, Griefbearers. Released in early 2013, this four-track effort delivers quickfire bursts of dark, raging hardcore, complete with lyrics that channel deep discontent and frustration.

The band’s sound is heavily influenced by His Hero Is Gone and the ’90s Bremen-style hardcore tradition. This is a style not often heard in the Balkans, where only a handful of bands venture into such dark and heavy territory. Tomorrow We Hunt aims to make their music as intense as possible, and while Griefbearers might not yet reach the same level as their Western or American counterparts, it’s a promising start.

There’s a certain excitement in hearing a band from the former Yugoslavia embrace modern melodic crust, bringing their unique perspective to a global sound. The EP presents a band full of potential, with a strong sense of purpose and an eagerness to push themselves further. Their local scene benefits greatly from their presence, and it’s clear they’re already doing great things within it.

While Griefbearers is a solid release, it feels like just the beginning for Tomorrow We Hunt. Their sound has plenty of room to grow, and with their passion and ideas, I’m confident they’ll come up with some crushing new material in the future. For now, this EP is a good introduction to a band worth keeping an eye on.