Duck Duck Goose (DDG) is a seminal mathcore/chaotic hardcore outfit originating from Barstow, California, in 2006. Formed by David Ribera, Jacob Nichols, and Joe Rojas, the band emerged as a defiant response to the standard alternative rock and metalcore prevalent in the High Desert region.
Their sound is characterized by technical complexity, dissonant 'panic' chords, and a vocal style that ranges from guttural barks to frantic, high-pitched shrieks. They are closely associated with the late-2000s wave of chaotic hardcore, sharing a sonic lineage with bands like Heavy Heavy Low Low and The Number Twelve Looks Like You. Their debut EP, 'Noise, Noise and More Noise' (2008), established them as a cult favorite within the underground scene, noted for its 'sasscore' elements and unpredictable song structures. Despite various lineup changes and hiatuses, the band has maintained a dedicated following, recently resurfacing with releases like 'CarBomb' (2021). Critical consensus highlights their ability to balance technical proficiency with a raw, unhinged emotionality that avoids the sterile pitfalls of some math-metal peers.
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