“Wasteland radiates a hooky riff. An atomic bass boom, antithesis to the subtle segue, transitions the song into slamming groove before a discordant yet catchy breakdown. The title track opens with a sound bite, a creepy crackling cadence, like out of some Saw film, which is fitting given that franchise’s fondness for formula. Frankly, this is the least convincing of the tracks. When their vocalist bellows, “This is the afterlife!” it should inspire perturbation rather than stagnation. Kraken rectifies with one of the best riffs on the release. Much like the superior Harryhausen creation for the 1980 Clash of the Titans, this “Kraken” is a crescendo of flailing limbs. The EP concludes with Stone Age. Indeed, with a nod to Cannibal Corpse style bludgeoning, and more of those atomic bass booms, the band seems hellbent on blasting us back there.”

“Local death metal-obsessed youngsters A Breed Unknown catch a pretty big break, matched up with the cream of the crop of local death metal and grindcore bands. For a most excellent and brutal Saturday night music experience, go to the House of Rock. Doors at 8pm.”