Naw
Former Members of Landmines ATL, Above Repute, and Ganges Phalanges.
And a bunch of other bands.
Jared was writing songs. Kevin, Amanda, and Dave were starting a band. Jared made a post looking for musicians. Boom – Naw.
CNTS
CNTS are back!
After a whirlwind of tragedies, both global and personal, guitarist Mike Crain (Dead Cross,
Retox, Festival Of Dead Deer), drummer Kevin Avery (Retox, Planet B) and vocalist Matt
Cronk (Qui) are back with new guitarist Koko Arabian and bassist Rico Adair and their
sophomore release for Ipecac Recordings, Thought And Prayers.
Following the release of their 2019 debut, Cunts, CNTS were able to squeeze in one short tour
before the world went on hold. The lockdown was spent recording and plotting, in preparation
for future CNTS endeavors. However, all plans would be shelved when Matt Cronk was injurred
in a car wreck, resulting in a surgical mishap leaving him with a paralyzed vocal cord, unable to
speak, let alone sing. CNTS heavy-heartedly announced their demise. During this period the
members of CNTS pursued other projects until winter 2023 when, against the predictions of his
doctors, Cronk’s injured vocal cord began to heal and within two months his voice returned. By
March CNTS felt confident that they could give it another go.
After gingerly returning to their studio, their first attempt to play again proved fruitful.
Reinvigorated by Cronk’s recovery and their new lineup, CNTS spent the rest of the year hard at
work on their new record, Thoughts And Prayers, the title inspired by the banality of our
collective reaction to crises. With a great deal of inspiration from their recent challenges, CNTS
have channeled several years of frustration and hardship into a well articulated and aggressive
statement. Songs such as “Smart Mouth,” and “Thoughts And Prayers,” chronicle Cronk’s pain
and anger throughout his various injuries and subsequent recovery. “I Don’t Work For You,” and
“Eating You Alive,” deal with the inequity inherent in modern life. “For A Good Time (Don’t Call
Her)” is a screed about the age-old theme of fighting with one’s romantic partner.
Thought And Prayers is scheduled for release March 29, 2024, with extensive touring and
world domination to follow shortly thereafter.
Hostage Pit
Split Silk
noisy sadgirl post-hardcore from Atlanta
