Today we have the privilege of sharing an early stream of ‘Kadavergehorsam‘ the latest EP from Potsdam, Germany-based grindcore/deathgrind quartet CONSTRICT which releases this coming October 3rd via 7Degrees Records (GER), Loner Cult Records (BE), and 783Label (UK). Active since 2015 and known for their intense death metal influenced take on grindcore these folks return with another quick-shot set of densely penned, high-grade grind delivered with no frills and plenty of groove to sling about. If you’ve got a spare ~12 minutes today give these folks latest a close listen, lots of great detail and variety in their action and with lots to say behind it.
The band comment on the release: ““Kadavergehorsam” is our statement against exploitation, alienation, and capitalism in general. Musically, we’ve further refined our strengths and see the new EP as an organic progression of our previous work. We didn’t worry about genre boundaries, but simply about what we felt like doing. We are extremely grateful and happy to be releasing “Kadavergehorsam” on vinyl through such fantastic labels as 7Degrees, Lonercult and 783 Label. It may have taken a while, but sticking with it and not giving up has paid off — at least for us. It would be cool if listeners will feel the same way.“
Thanks goes out to CONSTRICT, 7Degrees Records, Loner Cult Records, 783Label and their representation for the opportunity to share this EP early. Scroll down to the Bandcamp embed below to finalize your descent… As always, please do your best to support the worldwide grindcore underground and pre-order + grab a copy on vinyl on October 3rd:
Per the press release:
German grindcore outfit CONSTRICT have unveiled their new EP “Kadavergehorsam”, due out October 3rd, 2025 via 7Degrees Records (GER), Loner Cult Records (BE), and 783Label (UK).
A furious and uncompromising new chapter, the record will be available on vinyl and digital platforms, further cementing the band’s commitment to DIY ethics and raw sonic intensity.
The vinyl edition is a one-sided 12“ on black vinyl – white marbled 12×12“ inlay, sleeve printed inside out.
With “Kadavergehorsam”, CONSTRICT deliver a ferocious statement against exploitation, alienation, and the empty promises of neoliberalism. Through poetically dystopian lyrics, the band confronts themes such as forced labor, capitalism, self-optimization pressure, and systemic inequality. Tracks like “Rats,” “Bloom,” and “Cattle” paint a bleak portrait of a society in which individuals are reduced to disposable cogs. Yet songs like “Fight Back” cut through the despair, offering resistance and solidarity as answers to collective powerlessness.
Musically, CONSTRICT sharpen their sound with a handful of new tracks that are fast, abrasive, and direct, yet never lose sight of engaging dynamics, infectious groove and instantly memorable riffs. The band’s trademark is now enriched by more deliberate shifts in tempo, tension-building breaks and riff-driven hooks designed to grab the listener from the first note. While maintaining their raw, no-frills approach, CONSTRICT introduce subtle nuances, giving each song a distinct identity while contributing to an overall sense of urgency and cohesion. The result is a record that hits hard on first impact, but also rewards repeated listens with layers of detail and energy.
Tracklist:
- Trapped
- Rats
- Bloom
- Cattle
- Purgatory
- Mammon
- Fight Back
All music and lyrics written by Constrict.
DIY recorded, mixed & mastered between 2023 and 2024 in Potsdam (Germany).
Artwork & layout by Hagiophobic.
Formed in April 2015 in Potsdam, Germany, CONSTRICT set out to play fast and aggressive grindcore, without abandoning the metal roots shared by some of its members. The result is a hybrid of blistering blast beats, classic d-beats, and rolling double bass rhythms more commonly heard in death metal.
Their first release was a raw demo, followed by the debut album “Ultima Ratio” in 2018. After lineup changes (Willy and Nicole departed, replaced by Robert and Fabian), the band wrote and self-released the “Saturation” EP in 2020, staying true to their DIY ethic.
Following the departure of founding member Härry, CONSTRICT continued as a four-piece: leaner, more focused, and creatively energized, a shift that quickly became evident in their songwriting.
In 2022, the “Devourer” EP arrived on cassette, with each copy featuring one-of-a-kind artwork. Musically, it delved into darker and more atmospheric territory, tied together by a conceptual theme of the world’s tragic destruction at human hands.
Relentless as ever, CONSTRICT began writing again, this time aiming for even faster, more aggressive material. Once again, the band took full control of the process, handling recording, mixing, and mastering themselves. Plans to release the new EP on vinyl were temporarily delayed – until now. With the support of three like-minded underground labels, CONSTRICT proudly present their latest work: “Kadavergehorsam”.
Line-up:
Fabian – Vocals
Sebastian – Guitars
Robert – Bass
Matze – Drums
CONSTRICT
7Degrees Records (D)
Loner Cult (BE)
783 Label (UK)
https://www.instagram.com/783label/
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