SECT are a pretty interesting supergroup. Consisting of former members of Cursed, Undying, Earth Crisis, and Fall Out Boy, one would expect their sound to be diverse and eclectic. If that’s what you’re looking for in this band, then expect to be disappointed. SECT’s independently-released, self-titled 2016 album touted an aggressive mix of powerviolence, hardcore, and a bit of Swedish death metal for good measure. At only 16 minutes long, it provided a taste of what the outfit’s more-than-experienced members could do. With the band now signed to Southern Lord, one would hope the band could evolve their sound, and while this isn’t the case, the record most definitely has its moments.
SECT are at their best when they slow things down. The record’s two most memorable tracks, “Reality’s Wake” and “Avoidance Ritual,” bring its breakneck pace to a sludgy trod, injecting flavors of Entombed and a dose of crust to craft two straight-up bangers. The band shows flashes of this ingenuity in other songs as well: “Crocodile Prayers” and “Open Grave” contain stankface-worthy breakdowns that are sure to bring older fans of the band’s ex-projects right out of mosh retirement. It’s a shame there aren’t more of these moments throughout. While the record is well-written and enjoyable, the brevity of the majority of the tracks (as well as that patented HM-2 buzzsaw tone, the prevalence of which is rapidly losing its novelty) make the record a little hard to follow if you aren’t paying attention.
That’s not to say that the band are lacking in passion or energy. Chris Colohan sounds as angry as he did on those early Left for Dead releases, and his lyrics are thoughtful, socially relevant, and varied throughout the entire record. “Born Razed” rages against the growing wave of gentrification in cities across the nation, and “Crocodile Prayers,” again, attacks the disingenuous nature of organized religion.
If you enjoy angry, pissed off, crusty hardcore, this is definitely for you. If you’re searching for something a little more patient, look elsewhere, although I’m sure SECT will continue to do their thing regardless of what you or I think.
-Cesar G.
SECT are at their best when they slow things down. The record’s two most memorable tracks, “Reality’s Wake” and “Avoidance Ritual,” bring its breakneck pace to a sludgy trod, injecting flavors of Entombed and a dose of crust to craft two straight-up bangers. The band shows flashes of this ingenuity in other songs as well: “Crocodile Prayers” and “Open Grave” contain stankface-worthy breakdowns that are sure to bring older fans of the band’s ex-projects right out of mosh retirement. It’s a shame there aren’t more of these moments throughout. While the record is well-written and enjoyable, the brevity of the majority of the tracks (as well as that patented HM-2 buzzsaw tone, the prevalence of which is rapidly losing its novelty) make the record a little hard to follow if you aren’t paying attention.
That’s not to say that the band are lacking in passion or energy. Chris Colohan sounds as angry as he did on those early Left for Dead releases, and his lyrics are thoughtful, socially relevant, and varied throughout the entire record. “Born Razed” rages against the growing wave of gentrification in cities across the nation, and “Crocodile Prayers,” again, attacks the disingenuous nature of organized religion.
If you enjoy angry, pissed off, crusty hardcore, this is definitely for you. If you’re searching for something a little more patient, look elsewhere, although I’m sure SECT will continue to do their thing regardless of what you or I think.
-Cesar G.
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- Recovery date
- 2026-07-22
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- 2026-07-22
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- restored
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