Hellgreaser Hymns Of The Dead Review
Hellgreaser
Hymns of the Dead
Sunny Bastards Records
2024
Hellgreaser have always walked that thin, filthy line between psychotic Rock N’ Roll and a full-blown Horror Punk meltdown, and “Hymns of the Dead” is where that tension finally explodes. It’s raw, rotten, and glorious, the kind of record that sounds like it was recorded in a graveyard lit only by the fire from a crashed hot rod.
From the first track, “Dead Like You” you’re thrown into a pit of crooning vocals, razor-precision guitars, and drums that slam like a bomb going off. The album is packed with Pop Punk sleaze, and blood-soaked swagger. The band leans hard into the moody side of the macabre, but not in that cheap costume-party way; their Horror feels lived-in, like the reek of smoke and formaldehyde clinging to your clothes after a night in hell’s basement.
Each song drips with the kind of attitude you can’t fake or rehearse. It’s that unhinged, dirty, corner-bar energy where every chord feels like a punch and every lyric sounds like it’s been crooned through a cracked skull. The bass lines jump, the guitars slice through the mix like switchblades, and the drums keep everything moving with a manic pulse.
What’s wild is how “Hymns of the Dead” feels both chaotic and deliberate, and wholesome like these ghouls know exactly how to ride the edge without tumbling off it. It’s the perfect soundtrack for late-night drives down backroads or for drowning out the world when you just want to feel alive.
The title track “Hymn Of The Dead” is worth the price of admission alone. It’s got that sing-along vibe down pat, that one has seen some serious repeat action since I got this album in for review. Hans from Left Hand Black also guest on the tune. It’s a call to arms for all the Monster kids of the universe. Speaking of guests Nim Vind makes his presence felt on the tune “Her Other Side”. I don’t care what anyone says, if Vind is guesting on your album, you’re obviously onto something special.
“Hymns Of The Dead” is a special album and while it’s not brand new, it’s still very worthy of your time. I’m quite surprised this album hasn’t gotten the band on bigger stages. Nevertheless, it’s something you want in your collection, and you’ll definitely want the title track in your playlist!