STRAY FROM THE PATH

Internal Atomics

UNFD

As the western world continues to shit itself into shambles, the potential for bands to knock out A-grade political punk is arguably stronger than ever. Stray From The Path’s second post-Trump effort, LP9 is easily one of the year’s harshest, heaviest and most headstrong releases. And though it’s Drew Dijorio’s guttural quips that take the foreground, the bold and bloodthirsty fretwork of Tom Williams cannot be understated. They’re not the most brutal of riffs on display, but therein lies their beauty – they’re punchy and pummelling without relying on an overdose of distortion; when breakdowns kick in and solos soar, they do so on their own violition.