Zaskae are an interesting band. Their latest offering, Chikara, is an epic, grinding beast. With five songs totaling just over three minutes, it doesn't take to long to listen to this shorty. I say that followed by this: I have listened to this album on repeat for about two days now.
Right off, Zaskae (Pronounce Saska) remind me of bands like Noisear mixed with the raw aggression of bands like early Napalm Death with hints of straight up hardcore punk thrown in the mix. Put all of these things together and you have a recipe for a thunderous sound. From the first seconds of "Yoku Irasshaimashita" you can tell this band is no joke. They are pissed off, grinding madmen.
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