
Named for the gravel-like leftover materials from crushing and separating lead and zinc ores found in their home state of Kansas, Chat Pile‘s unsettling images are the stuff of nightmares–nocturnal and waking.
Chat Pile blend metal, noise, and hardcore, with the repetitive (in a good way), relentless musical attack of bands like Big Black and early Ministry combined with more contemporary legends like Coalesce and grindcore heroes like Carcass and Napalm Death. Even Nirvana sneaks in through the scream-talk vocals.
– PopMatters
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Yet, while many bands are angry and upset in the face of such divisive times, Agriculture make it a point to be joyful and euphoric, celebrating with their music, even as it is dark and serious. We may have only heard one EP from the band so far, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg, as they’ve already completed new music to be released soon. We talked to the band about their journey in the genre so far and what else they have in store for us—as well as staying euphoric in the face of the worst life has to offer.
– Invisible Oranges