Genosha - CD Review

There is a brutal sound rising out of the Kansas City area and that sound is being pumped out by local heavy-weights, Genosha. The band has been busy making a name for themselves since October of 2009 and they show no signs of stopping any time soon. They just released their debut self-titled EP, “Genosha”; 7 throat-punching tracks of down-tuned metal. The band is comprised of Paul Howell on Vocals, Josh Tandy on Guitar, Collin Woroniak on Guitar, Austin Hale on Bass, and Rick Lalicker on Drums. They recently recorded and released the album all on their own, and although the production isn’t state-of-the-art, the songs speak for themselves and the message gets across. When asked about their sound, drummer Rick Lalicker states, “We try to get a lot of our sound from Meshuggah, Monsters, The Acacia Strain, a little of Decapitated, Whitechapel. We’re trying to create a good mix of heavyness and groove, while throwin’ in some good ol’ thrash while were at it!” Genosha’s influences can be heard throughout the release in songs like “The Origin of Deterioration” and “Tainted With Malice”, which can currently be heard athttp://www.myspace.com/genoshametal or by venturing out to one of their shows and picking up a copy yourself. This is one promising heavy band that is worth checking out – Genosha.