WTF Records presents the Dutch metallic hardcore force Swim or Drown’s new EP, Torment, out 01 July 2022 digitally and on CD.
Emerged in 2008, Heerenveen-based Swim or Drown conjures pure metallic hardcore adrenaline. The Dutch quintet has brought absolute hell for 14 years with the same lineup, which they would like to continue the same way. “We are so fucking proud of this, and we hope that we can add another 14 years,” states the vocalist Jan. They have already stored three EPs in their Arsenal and played plenty of shows, including sharing the stage with Poison Idea, Biohazard, Merauder, Sinister, and Stillbirth.
The upcoming fourth EP, Torment, indicates that Swim or Drown is still angry after all these years and ready to exchange blows if needed. Throughout the EP, they have mostly vented their frustration and anger, but also expressed their hatred towards religion (“Blind Leading the Blind”) and talked about the frontman’s battle with the recurring inner demon (the title track). The songs on the EP are short and simplistic, but full of abrasive, high-energy components and propulsive momentums.
Theodoor Galle’s “Devils and demons in hell” is used as the EP’s cover to portray the title track’s theme.
Swim or Drown, however, is not taking a breather after this EP as their first LP is on the way.
Track Listing:
01. SorD4
02. Never Be Like You
03. Short Fuse
04. Blind Leading the Blind
05. Torment
06. I Won’t Shut Up
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