American sludge/hardcore quintet Onsetter stream their second EP »Malice«; out now via Mishap Records and The Ghost Is Clear Records!
Boise, Idaho based sludge/hardcore quintet Onsetter has released their second EP »Malice« on April 25th, 2025 via Mishap Records and The Ghost Is Clear Records.
Stream »Malice« EP now on all major digital platforms!
Tracklist:
01. Blue Light
02. Scapegoat
03. Ape(shit)
04. Untitled
05. Upperclass
06. Cannibal
Onsetter’s 2nd EP is here in the form of an exclusive, single-sided 12” black vinyl with screen-printed B-side limited to 100 available exclusively from Mishap Records, The Ghost Is Clear Records, and the band themselves.
Onsetter’s second offering seamlessly intertwines formidable aggression with sustained intensity. As past collaborators and friends, they all share the same perspective on the state of the world and life in America, using their music as a vehicle to express their anger towards the ills of humanity and their own.
Order »Malice« EP here:
mishaprecords.com
theghostisclearrecords.limitedrun.com
onsetter.bandcamp.com
Photo by Tyler Squire
Originating in Boise, Idaho, Onsetter is soon to rise as a notable presence within the musical landscape through the unveiling of their inaugural self-titled EP. This debut offering, characterized by an unrestrained fury, is the result of a combined effort by its five members.
With notable contributors from Throes, Blackcloud, and Ranges, Onsetter’s premiere seamlessly intertwines elements of formidable aggression and sustained intensity.
Onsetter’s music encapsulates the crude depths of emotion, exploring themes of despondency amid the unsettling backdrop of discord and misery. The band’s sonic architecture is a thoughtfully devised tapestry, methodically woven together from the diverse influences brought forth by its members. In this manner, Onsetter emerges not merely as a musical ensemble but as a collective of individuals that have carefully curated a powerful auditory experience.
FFO: LLNN, Breather Resist, Deftones, Meshuggah, Cult Leader, Yashira
Recorded and mixed by Andy A. at Chop Shop Recording.
Mastered by Joey Caldwell.
Photos by Nate Congleton.
Design by Chris Black.
Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well