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Initiate Announce New EP With Love // With Rage: Hear “Numb The Pain”
When the Southern California band Initiate plays down-the-middle hardcore, they're absolutely exemplary at it. Their riffs bring bounce and energy, and frontwoman Crystal Pak has an absolutely elemental scream. But Initiate haven't really made down-the-middle hardcore since the release of their incredibly sick 2020 EP Lavender . Instead, Initiate inject their style with soaring melodies and unexpected instrumental touches, and their scope sets them apart. They don't make new music too often, bu…
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