THE SLIME Unleash New Double Single "Russian Roulette" and "Orange"

Toronto-based hardcore/crossover thrash quartet, THE SLIME, are back with a brutal new double single offering, "Russian Roulette" and "Orange", set to give listeners a raw taste of what’s to come from their upcoming album, Crab-Walk To Oblivion, releasing January 24th, 2025.

These two tracks showcase the band’s signature style: ferocious riffs, socially conscious lyrics, and an unrelenting intensity that has made THE SLIME a staple in the underground punk and metal scenes.

"Russian Roulette" is a harrowing dive into the psychological toll of war. Featuring a riff that predates the current lineup, this track has become a staple in the band’s live shows thanks to its hardcore breakdowns and thrashing momentum. Lyrically, the song offers a stark anti-war message, reflecting on the terror and trauma of killing from the impersonal height of an airplane. In a chilling nod to Motörhead’s Bomber, THE SLIME deliver a poignant line, “This ain’t no Bomber fantasy,” to drive home the brutal reality of modern warfare and the haunting specter of PTSD.

On the flip side, "Orange" is a short, fast ripper that keeps both the band and their listeners on edge. But behind its lightning pace lies a weighty, deeply serious message. The song confronts Canada’s shameful history of colonial violence, focusing specifically on the atrocities of the residential school system. With pointed lyrics, THE SLIME call out the systemic racism that allowed such atrocities to happen, challenging the white colonial collaborators who sought to erase Indigenous communities. It’s a blistering critique of a history that can no longer be swept under the rug.

With these two powerful singles, THE SLIME continues their tradition of pairing hard-hitting music with thought-provoking themes, offering their audience a sonic experience that is as cathartic as it is socially relevant.