Release Date July 3rd, 2026
Format Split 7"
Genre Hardcore, Crossover Thrash Metal
Origin USA
Clusterfux is a Denver, Colorado hardcore crossover band formed in 1995, with nearly three decades of activity in the American underground. Their history includes tours alongside D.R.I. and appearances on bills with Agnostic Front, Napalm Death, The Accüsed, Circle Jerks, Integrity and Subhumans. Driven by hardcore punk aggression and thrash metal speed, the band has maintained a DIY approach throughout its career. Their latest full-length, “Defy”, released through Beer City Records, continued their commitment to fast, aggressive crossover.
The split with Conflict Resolution contains four tracks, “Infected”, “Magats”, “Just Like That” and “American Gestapo”, delivering fast guitar riffs, rapid drumming, heavy bass and the straightforward aggression associated with old-school crossover. Clusterfux draw heavily from the hardcore punk and thrash traditions, with D.R.I. and The Exploited among the obvious reference points. The production, handled by Bart McCrorey at Crash Pad Studios, gives the material a powerful sound, with the bass and drums particularly prominent in the mix. The four tracks follow a direct songwriting approach, relying on speed, aggressive riffing and short, energetic arrangements.
There is little musical variation across the release, and the limited running time leaves the material with a somewhat predictable character. The band's performance has the necessary intensity for this style, although the songwriting rarely moves beyond established crossover formulas. “Magats” and “American Gestapo” bring the political and confrontational side of hardcore into the picture, while the overall release remains firmly connected to the underground tradition that has shaped Clusterfux since the mid-nineties. This split offers a straightforward dose of crossover thrash, with a familiar sound and enough energy for a short burst of old-school aggression.
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