Triac

Triac sounds like a building being demolished in double-time. It is the sound of Baltimore's grittiest corners translated into high-speed, high-impact grindcore that refuses to stay in one lane. The music is characterized by a massive, muscular low-end that owes as much to the noise-rock legends of the 90s as it does to the blast-beat pioneers of the 80s. It is thick, suffocating, and relentlessly rhythmic.

What sets them apart is the sheer physicality of their production. While many grind bands lean into thin, piercing treble, Triac prioritizes a 'filthy' bass tone and 'massive' drumming that feels like it has actual weight. The transition from blistering powerviolence speeds to sludge-inflected breakdowns creates a tension that is never fully released, keeping the listener in a state of constant, high-alert agitation.

Start with the split with D.O.C. or 'Always Meant To Hurt You' to hear the band at their most cohesive. It is the perfect entry point for anyone who finds standard grindcore too repetitive but finds noise rock too slow. This is music for the moments when only the loudest, fastest, and most abrasive sounds will suffice.