Austin Sound Check

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. Austin’s local metal scene is under appreciated. However, bands like Dead Earth Politics are keeping it alive. Their debut EP, Mark The Resistance has built Dead Earth Politics’ buzz around town and is raising the bar for local metal bands across the board.

Mark The Resistance is a brief five song EP, but in those five songs they display a metal repertoire that ranges from hardcore to melodic. Two tracks in particular stand out on the melodic end of the spectrum, Whisper Diseases and A Thousand More. Well crafted, hard hitting songs, it is lead singer Ven Scott’s harmonies that distinguish these two songs from the rest of the EP. Another notable track, By Design features a groove heavy bassline that just won’t quit. Overall, Mark The Resistance is a promising EP, giving just a taste of the potential that lies in Dead Earth Politics.

With wide-ranging influences such as Megadeth, Slayer, Clutch and Black Sabbath, I can’t help but be intrigued by Dead Earth Politics and what their forthcoming full length debut might hold. Dead Earth Politics is set to begin recording in August at Stinson Studios (Candiria, Endochine, Ill Camino).  You can to see them live on Saturday, August 16th at Emo’s with Azoth and Deadpool.

For More Info:  Dead Earth Politics // Emo’s

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