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EAT TORCHE’S “KING BEEF”

 Friday, January 8th, 2010 at 11:12am by

No, that’s not a reference to Steve Brooks’s sexual preferences. But it is the title of a new Torche song, the first they’ve recorded since guitarist Juan Montoya’s departure from the band in late 2008. The genetic makeup of the band isn’t the only way in which Torche are different today than they were on Meanderthal; “King Beef,” which the good folks at The Deciblog are premiering at the moment, is darker in tone, heavier, and way more experimental than anything on that album. “Stoner pop” no more…

We at MetalSucks don’t have nearly the undiscriminating boner for the band that Decibel does, and I certainly don’t think this band deserves all of the OH MY GOD TORCHE priase they seem to get (much like, ahem, Converge). But they’re definitely a good band; in fact, Meanderthal nabbed an honorable mention on my own Best of 2008 list. I hope Torche’s next record is as good as Meanderthal, but if “King Beef” is any indication it’s gonna be a totally different beast. And as well it should be; when I saw Torche live as a 3 piece it was clear that those songs — penned for two guitarist — just didn’t work as well without Montoya.

“King Beef” is taken from Torche’s upcoming split 10-inch with Boris, due out on Hydra Head in February. Hydra Head bossman Mark Thompson says a Torche full-length will follow in June.

-VN

Torche – King Beef from Scion A/V on Vimeo.

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  • The Ghost of D. Boon

    Holy shit this isn’t out yet? I got a leak of this in August last year. Yeesh.

    • The Ghost of D. Boon

      The Boris split 10″, I mean. In case it wasn’t clear

      • loose nut

        It’s out on CD, afaik.

  • bearbomb

    This band really brought it when I saw them live. Tons of energy. Super excited for this.

  • d.o.g.o.b.g.y.n.

    Gotta love references to “Martin”.

  • Kuranes

    That sounds good. I have been debating getting Meanderthal on eMusic but I haven’t been sufficiently wowed by the 30 seconds previews.

  • taylor

    why even make comment of steve’s sexual preference? seems like a passive aggressive way of calling attention to your problem with the gayz.

  • :3

    I saw the 3 piece Torche last April(?), it was not too long after the Scion Rock fest. I even had a short conversation with them about some Wolves in the Throne Room and Possessed.

    Anyway, only about 10 people were actually there for the show, but Torche put on an awesome performance. I thought they worked perfectly fine for a 3 piece playing a 4 man composition.

    Their drummer is probably the most energetic drummer I have ever seen.

  • ceth carter

    Love this band, one of my favorite discoveries of the last year or 2. Glad I decided to watch them at Scion Rockfest.

  • DICKHOLE

    vince is a major douchebag….

  • Lybrium

    I was diggin that song big time, nice work Torche!