This is the 2016 release from Psycho Miko, the original skate punk/ hardcore crossover band from Venice Beach. This was originally going to be the band’s last album, but I guess with Dave Lombardo on drums the band had never sounded so good.
Of course, there was always a lot of humour in the band and off shoot infectious grooves, this continues with opening tune Clap Like Ozzy a full on metal punk blast. The New Degeneration is the band being all metal with that chugga riff and pounding beat before we get all hardcore and things go 100mph. There are moments of normality mixed in with the angst and weird like a Get Your Fight On, where it starts like a normal rock song but eventually gives way to those metal riffs and this is my favourite track on the album. One Finger Salute is pure old school Suicidal, and it’s good to see Mike still angry with the man.
This is as strong an album as they have ever done, and I hope they keep it going.
8.5/10 from The Grooveman.
