Evil

Evil is a Tokyo-based black/thrash metal band formed in 2011, representing a modern continuation of the 'Japanese Blacking Thrash' tradition established by legends like Sabbat and Abigail. Their sound is characterized by a 'demonpunk' ethos, blending the high-speed riffing of early Slayer and Sodom with the caustic atmosphere of first-wave black metal and the rhythmic urgency of d-beat hardcore.

They occupy a specific niche in the global underground, often associated with the 'raw' movement but distinguished by their technical proficiency in speed metal song structures. Critically, they are praised for maintaining an authentic 1980s aesthetic without feeling like a mere tribute act, largely due to their feral energy and uncompressed, lo-fi production choices. Their discography, spanning numerous demos, splits, and full-lengths like 'Rites of Evil', showcases a commitment to the 'Evil Way of Live' - a subcultural dedication to extreme metal's most primitive and uncompromising roots.