Victim of Fire – Demo 2019

Hailing from Denver, Colorado, Victim of Fire unleash a blistering mix of metallic hardcore and d-beat chaos on their three-track demo. This is pure scorched-earth aggression, delivered with burning rage and an unrelenting energy that grabs you by the throat from the first note.

Drawing influence from bands like Severed Head of State, World Burns To Death, and Deathreat, Victim of Fire bring the same intensity while carving out their own space. The guitars shred relentlessly over galloping d-beats, but what sets this demo apart are the dramatic interludes and well-structured metallic hardcore sections. There’s a touch of From Ashes Rise in the way they weave melody into the storm, all without losing the demo-tape rawness, aggressive edge.

In a scene where interesting crust punk and d-beat demos have been hard to come by, Victim of Fire stands out as a breath of (admittedly searing) fresh air. If you’re into metallic d-beat that doesn’t hold back, this is one demo you can’t afford to miss.