Hailing from Leeds, Uk come Irk. The trio just released a new single, "Toothache in Prison," and this one certainly is not for the faint of heart. The song is less than two minutes in length, but is filled with so much intensity that it feels much, much longer. The song is fast and pummeling noise that might even be too much for fans of noisy rock. It's not quite metal, but it's at least metal adjacent. This is kind of like mixing Lightning Bolt with The Melvins, but possibly louder. Like I said, this certainly won't be for everyone, but if Irk works for you, it's going to lead to a deep obsession.
Vocalist J.S. Gordon says of his band's new single:
“Right, so this might come as a massive surprise, but this song is largely inspired by someone I know who had toothache whilst in prison, and it sounded fucking awful. As the song spirals outwards musically, a load of other themes get touched on, such as the wider prison-industrial complex, police abolitionism, and public opinion around prisoners’ worth as members of society, especially in their endeavors to contribute something more meaningful than labor, such as art, during or after their incarceration.”
You can listen to "Toothache in Prison" below. Irk's new album is due in 2025 on Nefarious Industries. For more on Irk, check out the band on Facebook and Instagram.
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