We’re proud to say that we were fans back in the day. Well, Mrs RNRF is more OG but still! We were there in the beginning! Even have a CD (Remember those???) of …Only Pieces Remain to show for it! And don’t even use it as a coaster! We jest because that record owned and birthed Swarm Of Eyes who are even ownier with their brand of modern Metal starting with a capital “M”! And now Motokops 2000 is back. Well, sort of.
What you’ve got with The Torment of Existence Weighed Against the Horror of Nonbeing are songs that were initially intended for a follow-up to …Only Pieces Remain and, according to guitarist Derrik Albertelli, also features a song that even pre-dates Motokops 2000! So we’re talking time capsule type stuff here, folks. Like, 20 years in the works kind of stuff! And y’know what? It’s a fucking fun blast of Metal. Think Lamb Of God meets Zimmers Hole (Devin Townsend-less Strapping Young Lad for those who don’t know) if you’re looking for a quick reference and hey, what other Metal band out there can boast that they feature members of Swarm Of Eyes and Boston Typewriter Orchestra (Albertelli)???
“The Scarring Has Begun” is a Heavy Metal wet dream. It just shreds and is a great reintroduction to the Motokops 2000 sound with an old school meets new school vibe and vocalist Randy Carter once again proving why he ‘s continually one of the most underrated heavy vocalists in the scene today who displays a crazy range here and throughout the new record. “Through My Veins” is a steady shredder propelled forward by Albertelli’s riotous riffage, David Novin’s programmed beats, and Carter’s gruff croon while “I Like To Write About the People That I Hate” shows a softer side of the trio… well, a different side at lest as this fun Metal hoedown brings the yuks and the lyrical goods as delivered by Carter.
“Unborn Sin” is pure Metal through and through with Carter adopting some downright demonic tones vocally and then “Karma Chameleon” brings about the Heavy Metal Culture Club cover you never knew you needed in your life. Motokops 2000 continue to infuse some fun into their brand of Metal when “Fabulous” stomps in next for a romp that’s like Revolting Cocks fronted by Jello Biafra with “Why?” bringing up the rear and bringing about the end of The Torment… amidst a definitive heaviness that bounces, bludgeons, and barks in sync.
The Torment of Existence Weighed Against the Horror of Nonbeing is available now at all your most favorite streaming sites, some of which you can find when you click here or here. We’re pretty sure that Motokops 2000 pre-dates the interwebs so if you’re looking for current whereabouts and the such then head over to the socials of Swarm of Eyes which are located conveniently together right here. Oh wait, Motokops 2000 does indeed have a Facebook which you can check out here.
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