German heavy hardcore outfit CHAVER strike with uncompromising force on their new EP Cruzifiction, a six-track release clocking in at just over thirteen and a half minutes of pure hostility. Short, sharp, and merciless, the EP wastes no time establishing its intent, positioning CHAVER as a band focused on pressure, momentum, and raw physicality. Cruzifiction feels deliberately compact, every second serving a purpose, every track feeding into the next without excess or hesitation.
The EP opens with Intro, a brief 21-second statement that sets the tone for what follows — tense, abrasive, and confrontational. That tension immediately detonates on the title track Cruzifiction, a fast-paced burst of hardcore fury driven by relentless rhythm and sheer urgency. Pierced and Impaled initially pulls the listener into a slower, down-tempo groove, only to shatter that illusion by throwing everything straight into violent motion, dragging the track into mosh-driven chaos with no warning.
At the midpoint, Interlude shifts focus, allowing guitars and drums to build atmosphere and anticipation while steadily winding the tempo tighter. That tension snaps on Beneath the Blistering I, a short but devastating full-front assault that takes no prisoners and leaves no room to breathe. The EP closes with Beneath the Blistering II, dropping into a heavier, slower pace while maintaining crushing weight, bringing the record to an end without losing its oppressive edge.
With Cruzifiction, CHAVER deliver a concise yet punishing heavy hardcore release that thrives on contrast, pacing, and sheer aggression. The EP’s structure keeps the listener locked in from start to finish, balancing speed and down-tempo heaviness without breaking momentum. Thirteen minutes is all CHAVER need to make their point — direct, violent, and unapologetically heavy.
Tracklist:
1. Intro
2. Cruzifiction
3. Pierced and Impaled
4. Interlude
5. Beneath the Blistering I
6. Beneath the Blistering II
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