TRAITOR – Kung Fu Necktie: Under Attack!
August 14, 2023, a year ago
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Worldwide, there seems to be more than a couple of recording/touring outfits going by the Traitor moniker. These guys are from Philly (formed in '12), play buzzsaw speed metal and only released Last Hope For The Wretched debut, a decade later (although it made my Top Albums of last year).
Favorable comparisons to Exciter have been made, musically, and that's even before folks realize drummer Joe Rado handles the majority of the vocals, ably aided by guitarist Brian Mikus. Currently on the road with Witchhaven, made sense to check out a hometown gig, which was actually the initial night of said trek.
In addition to a heavy dose (accent on "heavy") of the album material, debuted a pair of new songs, back-to-back (after one listen, the aggro "Rough Ass Reality" being the stronger of the two). After the tour, the band will get busy, recording the sophomore effort.
