Release Date: July 03rd 2026. Record Label: Self Released. Formats:DD
The Decay - Tracklist
1.Hardly Dare to Hope 03:56
2.Dance or Die 03:53
3.1000 Cranes 03:58
4.I Grieve 04:12
Lineup
Baer - Songwriting, Lyrics, Guitars, Vocals
Holle - Recording, Mixing, Production, Drums
Minzer - Bass
Review
The Decay is the second EP from Grunge/Stoner Rockers Chameleon Death Eruption that follows on from last year’s debut EP - The Death. The record is a sludgy mix of distorted Grungy momentum with the band delving into the fuzzier depths of Doom and Noise Rock. The whole sound is quite abrasive with a classic Nineties Metal energy with influences such as TAD, Soundgarden and The Melvins appearing with the gloomy sludgy surroundings of Alice In Chains.
The vocals have a demanding Post-Punk vibe which aren’t the most polished but they get the job done thanks to the excellent delivery by lead vocalist Baer who also doubles down on guitar duties, songwriting and lyrics as well. This is a very fast paced record with an aggressive amount of Fuzz Rock attitude solidifying against that rebellious Noise Rock swagger on tracks such as Hardly Dare To Hope, Dance Or Die and I Grieve.
Chameleon Death Eruption have an excellent DIY Punk Rock ethic which comes across within the stripped back production values The Decay contains. There’s some fantastic slabs of melodic based Sludge Rock appearing which gives the band a more straight forward drive within their overall sound but you can’t help admire the more off-beat Punk Rock and Noise Rock vibes that appear within different stages of the EP.
Chameleon Death Eruption is a superb hard-rocking EP that allows Chameleon Death Eruption to add a new style of Sludge Rock/Metal heaviness compared to their debut EP.
Check out when you can. As this is so damn good. Highly recommended.
Words by Steve Howe
Thanks to Frenchie PR Trail for the promo.
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