Formed in April 2015 in Potsdam, Germany, Constrict emerged with a mission to play grindcore
at full force while carrying over death metal’s rhythmic punch. Their first
release was a raw demo, followed by the debut album “Ultima Ratio” in 2018.
After lineup changes, the EP “Saturation” (2020) pushed the band further into
DIY territory. In 2022 they issued “Devourer”, a cassette with unique handmade
artwork, adding darker and more atmospheric elements to their sound. Despite
departures of founding members, Constrict reshaped
themselves as a four-piece, more direct and aggressive. Their work ethic
remains completely underground, with recording, mixing, and mastering all
handled by the band.
“Kadavergehorsam”
is Constrict’s sharpest and most immediate
work so far. It condenses everything the band has been building since their
earliest days into a concise burst of grindcore that wastes no second. At just
over 15 minutes, it is pure impact. The EP lashes out against exploitation,
alienation, and the false promises of neoliberalism. Songs like “Rats” and “Cattle”
make their point without subtlety, ripping forward with lyrics that cut into
systemic cruelty. In “Bloom”, personal suffocation under constant pressure
comes through in jagged riffs and relentless pace. By the time “Fight Back”
arrives, it turns from depiction to defiance, channeling raw fury into
resistance.
The
production is raw and unvarnished, exactly what this style thrives on. It is direct,
close to the practice room, which matches the DIY spirit of the band. Every
instrument punch through clearly enough to make the songs distinct, without
polishing away their intensity. As a complete EP, “Kadavergehorsam” is
gripping, furious, and deeply rooted in the underground. Constrict has made something that commands
attention through sheer urgency and conviction, while remaining true to the
ethos that brought them here.
Score: 7.5
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