Release Date May 29th, 2026
Format CD/Digital
Genre Crossover Thrash, Speedcore, Grindcore
Origin Japan
Japanese underground acts Lowcard De La Morte and Killseduction come together on the split album "Kill De La Morte", released through Horror Pain Gore Death Productions. Although they share a taste for speed and crossover mayhem, the two bands approach it from different angles. Lowcard De La Morte, formed in Nagoya in 2012, built their name through frantic live performances and an obsession with cult horror films, punk attitude and speedcore violence. Their music throws hardcore punk, grind and crossover thrash into a blender, with songs exploding before they have the chance to settle.
Killseduction rose from the remains of Retortion Terror and includes guitarist Takafumi Matsubara, known for his work in Gridlink, Barren Path and Formless Master. Joined by musicians connected to World Downfall, Red Ran Amber, Grindsurf and Worm, the band follows a different route, mixing crossover thrash with grind and old school hardcore while keeping one foot planted in Japanese extreme music. This split presents two sides of the same underground culture, one fueled by reckless speedcore insanity, the other leaning into crossover riffs sharpened with grind intensity.
The production stays raw and stripped of unnecessary studio treatment, which fits the spirit of the release. Nothing sounds cleaned up for broader appeal, and the rough edges suit the frantic style of both bands. Lowcard De La Morte fires off six songs that race by with almost no pause, relying on frantic tempos, short explosions and reckless energy. The formula is entertaining for a while, though several songs blur
together because similar rhythms and vocal patterns return again and again. Their frantic style works best in short bursts, and by the end of their section there is little variety to separate one track from another.
Killseduction offers a more satisfying half of the split. The riffs leave a stronger impression, the guitar work has more personality, and the crossover influence blends naturally with grind and hardcore without becoming one dimensional. The songs shift direction more often, giving the material extra life while staying true to its aggressive character. The contrast between the two bands also helps the release, as moving from speedcore madness into crossover thrash refreshes the listening experience before monotony has a chance to settle in.
Even with that advantage, this is not a split that stays in your head for long after it ends. It succeeds as a quick burst of underground aggression and reflects the spirit of the Japanese DIY scene without trying to be anything grander. Fans of fast crossover, grind and speedcore will get what they came for, especially during Killseduction's contribution, while listeners searching for stronger songwriting or broader dynamics may find the experience uneven. As a whole, "Kill De La Morte" is entertaining in small doses, packed with speed and attitude, though it runs into familiar patterns before reaching its conclusion.
|7.0
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