The Industrial metal influence introduced in earlier releases is stronger than ever with moments reminiscent of early Godflesh. The album relies heavily on predictable breakdowns, but they are so crushingly heavy that it cannot be viewed as a flaw. Rust is a simple yet fun half hour of sheer brutality.
If you’re looking for the ideal soundtrack to get some testosterone flowing as you perform dead lifts at the gym or perhaps take out an entire army of cyborgs with your bare hands, Chicago’s Metalcore outfit Harm’s Way has you covered with their latest LP. Rust features the motif of decay and corrosion coupled with production that manages to be both polished yet disgustingly dirty.
While this record may not have the depth of Isolation it succeeds in different ways. Harm’s Way took a similar route to Turnstile by crafting a straightforward and catchy release, but the outcome is anything but similar to Nonstop Feeling. Rust is not some accessible dance party your grandmother could comfortably participate in. Rust is a relentlessly powerful punch to the face that will prompt you to pack two pairs of underwear in your gym bag.
The industrial metal influence introduced in earlier releases is stronger than ever with moments reminiscent of early Godflesh. The album relies heavily on predictable breakdowns, but they are so crushingly heavy that it cannot be viewed as a flaw. Rust is a simple yet fun half hour of sheer brutality.