Twenty years on from their debut, you would be hard- pressed to argue with the title of Raging Speedhorn’s sixth album. They might have split for six years in 2008, but that proved just long enough to recharge the batteries for a thunderous comeback, with the added benefit of seeing the UK sludge scene flourish from seeds they had sown. Hard To Kill sees the band on furious, fantastic form, coming out full-pelt on Snakebite and giving no quarter from then on. Imagine High On Fire in a high-speed collision with The Bronx and you’d be partway to describing the swagger and freneticism Speedhorn effortlessly invoke. Producer Russ Russell comes closer to capturing the intensity of the band’s live shows than anyone has, elevating their sound so much you can actively hear why RS were held up as the shining hope of British metal.
Raging Speedhorn’s Hard To Kill: come and have a go if you think you’re hard enough
Brit-metal lunatics Raging Speedhorn prove what doesn’t kill them makes them sludgier
(Image: © Red Weed)
You can trust Louder Our experienced team has worked for some of the biggest brands in music. From testing headphones to reviewing albums, our experts aim to create reviews you can trust. Find out more about how we review.
More reviews
"This is Opeth’s best since the career-making heights of Blackwater Park and Ghost Reveries." The Last Will And Testament is Opeth at their most groundbreakingly brilliant
"Thirty years after Cop Killer, Ice-T is still committed to making music that goes harder than the rest." From THAT Pink Floyd cover to collabs with Corpsegrinder, Max Cavalera and more, new Body Count album Merciless is an ice-cold knock-out
