Colchester’s raddest Rad Pitt are Back with ‘Hymns For The Hopeful’ – Out 20th July 2024 via Drongo Records

Brace yourselves! Rad Pitt are back with a vengeance, unleashing their latest onslaught, “Hymns For The Hopeful” which is set for release on 20th July 2024 via Drongo Records. The album is a relentless barrage of hardcore fury, guaranteed to ignite carnage at live shows and leave you breathless.

Kicking things off with opener “I Went to Bristol and saw Macauley Culkan on a boat” it’s clear Rad Pitt mean business. It’s an explosion full of gang vocals, pounding drums, and abrasive guitars, setting the stage for the pure, unadulterated chaos that follows. It’s the kind of hardcore you crave—raw, dirty, and blisteringly fast.

Rad Pitt masterfully blend feral post-hardcore with infectious hooks and earworms, delivering an album that’s as catchy as it is brutal. Their lyrics tackle everything from personal annoyances to existential fears, all delivered with a snarling intensity that’s impossible to ignore.

“What Cannot Feel” channels gut-wrenching angst into a potent anthem, seamlessly leading into “1000 Days” a perfect one-minute blast of hardcore precision. Just when you think you’ve got a handle on their sound, “Death Is Not Defeat” throws a curveball with a stunning guest appearance by rapper Oney. The track is a definite highlight on the album, cramming a dizzying array of ideas into just over two minutes. It’s a banger of epic proportions that showcases the band’s versatility and daring creativity.

As the album hurtles towards its climax, tracks like “Always Watching” and “Hot..Hot…Hotter …Gone” hit hard and fast, embodying the band’s signature ferocity. Each song is a whirlwind of energy, with vocals that slice through the noise like a hot knife through butter. By the time you reach the finale, “I Am the Law” you’re immersed in an all-hands-on-deck level of intensity that leaves no room for breathers.

Rad Pitt’s “Hymns For The Hopeful” is a masterclass in how to make an impact. This album doesn’t just demand your attention—it grabs you by the throat and refuses to let go. Get ready for it because Rad Pitt are here to remind us all how hardcore is done!