20 March 2024 - 0 Comments

Guilt Grip announce the release of their debut album; the creatively named Guilt Grip.

Recorded by the band at The Vault in Tāmaki Makaurau as the building was in the early stages of demolition, the self-titled debut from Guilt Grip is a literal document of things falling apart. Written at breakneck speed and recorded in increasingly barebones sessions as the studio was dismantled, the album channels the frustration and anger generated by our current epoch. Lyrically the record rails against our racist and transphobic right wing governing parties, the continued attempts to turn back basic human rights, and narcissistic misogynists.

“Guilt Grip exhibit a thrilling blend of noise rock and post punk elements, characterized by sharp lyrics and an impassioned performance which vividly reflects the band's fervor.” Destroy//Exist

The album is available on Bandcamp/streaming platforms as well as on a limited run cassette tape. The record features lead single Wasted which has featured on the SRN charts as well as reaching number 1 on RDU’s top ten.

The band are playing the following shows to celebrate:

March 22 - Te Papaioea (Palmerston North) - The Stomach (all ages)

March 23 - Kirikiriroa (Hamilton) - Mesoverse (all ages)

April 20 - Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland) - Flight 605

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