Unholy hell fucking yes, the new Guerra Final record is a full-on rager!!! Their brand of Rock & Roll injected D-BEAT//Raw Punk makes me feel safe and seen. What I mean by that is these Punks are kicking out jams that stand on the same ground as me and aren’t cosplaying at being down with the cause. We share lived experiences inside and out of the Punk scene, which is evident in their music!
Both sides of my family left Texas in the early 1900s due to white supremacist terrorism and were forced to move west. So my roots in this state run deep, and I understand the racism that has existed in this state going back generations. From this pain and struggle, bands like Guerra Final have risen to create razor-sharp music to hold at the throat of this fucked up global shitstem that we are living under! When I hear songs like “Ruido Infernal” or “Entierrame,” I refuse to be a victim of any kind. This band’s anthems don’t just inspire, they also ROCK HARD AF! While blasting Purgatorio I realize that this band is on a mission to use their music as a weapon of mass destruction aimed at the corrupt world. After just one listen of this EP, you will understand the importance of a band like Guerra Final. I want them to know not only do I hear them, but I also respect their point of view on all levels. I also want to thank them for creating a safe space for Black & Brown Punks to be seen. Do not get it twisted, Purgatorio is a record that full of D-Beat raw fury and will have your braincells head-banging NON-STOP! Much respect to Desolate Records for releasing another underground gem!
