I'm not sure what was in the water in Arizona in the mid to late '90s, but it affected the AZ hardcore scene for sure. Bands like Unruh, Wellington, Suicide Nation and Uruk-Hai (pre-Unruh) are all about as harsh & raw as it gets. Another band that falls in line with this group of bands was Tho Ko Losi. Most of the members of Tho Ko Losi would move on Suicide Nation actually. Anyways, Tho Ko Losi played sludgy grindcore that resembles Assück in places (at least to my ears, I'm far from a grindcore expert). In 1997 their only proper record was released, the 'Not At Total War... Yet' 7" on Ben Johnson Records. Five tracks in the aforementioned Assück vein, with lyrics all about their anti-Christian sentiments, from start to finish. I admit I prefer their output as Suicide Nation but this 7" holds up pretty nicely either way. A live-version of 'The Laughing Christ' of this 7" would end up on the 'You, Who Are Innocent, What Have You Done Worthy Of Death?' compilation 7" wich among other bands also featured Capitali$t Casualties & Morning Again. I wholeheartedly recommend this compilation as well, and might post it at some point if there's an interest for it. Till then, enjoy this 7".Tho Ko Losi - Not At Total War... Yet 7"
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Hey !
Thanks for this one. I'm not a grindcore expert either but I love all the bands mentionned in the post. And I'd be happy to grab the 'You, Who Are Innocent, What Have You Done Worthy Of Death?' compilation as well if you post it.
Thanks again for all the great music and informations.
cheers
vJGv
I have never heard of that comp. so I definitely want it!
I remember seeing this band once. I backed it because it had fat dudes. I may have had a tape of stuff they did too but it's been a long time. I dig this.
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