Harpoon

Harpoon delivers a sonic assault that feels like a physical weight. Their sound is rooted in the gritty, industrial-adjacent metal scene of Chicago, characterized by a thick layer of distortion and a rhythmic intensity that borders on the chaotic. It is music that refuses to sit still, constantly shifting between high-speed grindcore blasts and heavy, mid-tempo thrash grooves.

What sets them apart is their pedigree and production. With members from legendary underground acts and engineering by heavyweights like Sanford Parker and Scott Hull, the music possesses a professional sharpness beneath its layer of grime. The guitars are jagged and the vocals are a visceral, throat-shredding roar that cuts through the dense wall of sound.

Start with 'Double Gnarly/Triple Suicide' to hear the band at their most refined and punishing. It captures the transition from their earlier, more traditional thrash roots into the more experimental and abrasive territory that defines the Chicago underground metal aesthetic.