BEAST
Aggressive, bass-heavy garage rock with a dual-bass attack and visceral vocals. It is raw, loud, and feels like a punch to the gut in a crowded basement.
Aggressive, bass-heavy garage rock with a dual-bass attack and visceral vocals. It is raw, loud, and feels like a punch to the gut in a crowded basement.
Beast sounds like the physical manifestation of a high-voltage wire snapping in a dark room. It is heavy, rhythmic, and deeply unsettling in the best way possible. The sound is anchored by a unique dual-bass setup that creates a thick, sludge-like wall of noise, providing a massive foundation for vocals that oscillate between haunting melodies and raw, primal screams. It is music that refuses to sit still, vibrating with a nervous, psychological energy.
What truly sets them apart is the 'four-nippled aberration' of their lineup: two bassists and a drummer supporting one of South Africa's most magnetic vocalists. By stripping away the traditional lead guitar, they focus entirely on the low-end and the groove, resulting in a sound that is more visceral and physically demanding than standard garage rock. It is a masterclass in how to use limitation to create something far more powerful and distinctive than a standard four-piece rock band.
Start with 'Smoke Swig Swear' to hear them at their most unfiltered. It captures the frantic, sweat-soaked energy of their live shows and introduces the heavy, distorted bass grooves that define their identity. If you want something that feels like a psychological exorcism set to a heavy beat, this is the entry point.
Beast (often stylised as BEAST) is a garage rock supergroup from Cape Town. Formed in 2012, the band consists of Inge Beckmann (vocals) of Lark, Louis Nel (bass guitar) and Rian Zietsman (bass guitar) of Taxi Violence, and Werner von Waltsleben (drums) of Kobus!. BEAST's sound has been self-described as "psychological rock and roll" and a "four-nippled aberration". They have become known for their energetic live performances. Their self-released debut album, Smoke Swig Swear, was met with local critical acclaim.
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