Steröid

Steröid sounds like a cassette tape of a 1982 heavy metal band that was left on a car dashboard in the Australian sun until it warped, then played back at double speed. It is a frantic, high-voltage collision of NWOBHM guitar heroics and the jittery, nasal energy of the modern 'egg punk' scene. The guitars are thin and biting, the drums are a relentless gallop, and the whole mix feels like it is vibrating off the rails.

What makes them truly distinctive is the way they bridge the gap between irony and genuine worship. They lean into the ridiculousness of metal tropes, with lyrics about chainmail and cosmic thunder, but they deliver it with such blistering speed and garage-rock grit that it feels dangerous again. It is the sound of someone who loves Iron Maiden and Devo in equal measure and refuses to choose between them.

Start with Chainmail Commandos. It is the definitive statement of their 'egg metal' sound, offering a relentless barrage of riffs that are as catchy as they are abrasive. It is perfect for when you need a shot of pure, unadulterated adrenaline that doesn't take itself too seriously.