Review: OUT COLD/THE BILL BONDSMEN split 7"

In my humble opinion, both bands featured on this split are criminally underrated. Dracut, Massachusetts' OUT COLD have been around since 1989 and have stayed true to their roots of old school hardcore, consistently releasing rock solid material. Why they aren't an established name amongst purists is anybody's guess. Three ragers are served up; infectious, straight-ahead hardcore that will get you thirsty for violence. I love bands that sparingly use really tasteful leads to help make their songs all that more memorable, and this band does it. Detroit, Michigan's THE BILL BONDSMEN throw down hard on their side as well, with one original and a tribute to Japanese hardcore. The original ("ATS 909") has a great narrative, depicting a complete mental breakdown set off by after-hours TV static. As with OUT COLD, the solid guitar work makes all the difference between mediocrity and greatness. Boo hoo, so they're not the youngest guys in the newest band playing the latest craze. This band destroys most bands that North America currently has to offer.
(2007, Schizophrenic Records - http://www.schizophrenicrex.com)

Track Listing:
OUT COLD: "Instinct" "You Have My Word" "Make It Disturbing"
THE BILL BONDSMEN: "ATS 909" "Awaranai Wa"