Bonesaw

Bonesaw sounds like the exact moment a hardcore show devolves into a death metal nightmare. The production is thick with grit, favoring a raw, analog-heavy distortion that feels like it was recorded in a room with no ventilation. The guitars carry a distinct buzzsaw quality, while the drumming leans into primitive, driving rhythms that prioritize impact over technical flash.

What truly sets them apart is the bridge they build between the Scottish death metal scene and the aesthetic of 90s Orange County hardcore. There is a specific kind of 'ugly' groove here; it is not the polished, clinical speed of modern metal, but a swinging, heavy-footed momentum that feels dangerous and unpredictable. The vocals are delivered with a desperate, throat-shredding intensity that feels more like a confrontation than a performance.

Start with 'Sawtopsy' if you want to hear their most realized death metal vision, featuring legends of the genre. If you prefer the more punk-inflected, stripped-back aggression of their early years, 'Abandoned' captures the raw energy of their mid-90s transition perfectly.