EL CERDO, JONNY X & THE GROADIES, TRANSIENT, FLYING FORTRESS
(Satyricon, 125 NW 6th) There was a time when being hardcore meant applying faith (pick a political issue!) to fury (now scream!). Metalcore arrived later, fortified with high-flying pit moves, chugga-chugga groove, and human growth hormone (now flex!). Hardcore has somehow defined both Minor Threat and Hatebreed, and—judging by Vancouver, WA’s El Cerdo—it has made itself very sick in the process. Three of El Cerdo’s four dudes burp out low, sour bile all over their crusty new full-length, Our Bellies Sluggish with Goat Meat. “Infestation of Man” is the biggest mouthful, with each member trying to out man-sick the other. Try it at home yourself: Stick your finger down your throat (now puke!). You’ve just made punk a threat again. MIKE MEYER

MP3:
El Cerdo - Infestation of Man