Georgia’s heavy noise trio Iron Whip, deal in the kind of caustic
disturbance that fans of Helmet, KEN mode and Melvins
will lap up, their new EP “Absence of
White” was released on October 21 2016 to raved reviews, taking elements of
noise rock, heavy metal, sludge and hard rock Iron
Whip blend these elements into a unified yet scathing riff
offensive. Abrasive, heavy, and noisy, today
we’ve invited Iron Whip to talk us
through their Top 5 noise rock records.
So prepare to worship
at the altar of the riff,
as we take our weekly trip into the extreme and turn the volume all the way up
to 11, because 11 is one
louder.
Melvins – “Stoner
Witch”
I'd been into Melvins
for awhile at this point. “Houdini” and
“Gooey Porch Treatments” had
blown my mind. I saw them for the first time opening for Gwar. They were getting booed and they turned
their backs to everyone while holding one note for the rest of their set.
Everyone were throwing shit and yelling at them. I couldn't stop smiling. I
bought “Stoner Witch” after that
show. It's perfect to me. There is no better band in my book.
Helmet – “Meantime”
I'd never heard a drummer hit so hard. Never heard a
rhythm section so tight. The guitars were so percussive and pummelling. This
record changed the way I listen to music.
Jesus Lizard – “Goat”
The best middle finger ever given to music. My
favorite non singing singer to ever grace a mic. Proof there is an audience for
everyone.
Unsane- “Visqueen”
I think this is their best recording. This album
cover inspired the body scene in our video "Kicking a hornet’s
nest". Always admired Chris Spencer. His vision for what he wants the
band to be, look like, and sound like has always suited them perfectly to
me.
Barkmarket – “L
Ron”
Unfortunately I never got to see them live. The tone
on this record is so good. Mean bass and drums with guitar and vocals sitting
perfectly in the mix. A band with a sound all their own is really unique. If
you've never heard them and want something heavy and different I highly
recommend it. I've probably listened to this album the most on this list. Fuck
your favorite band, this is better.
