Artist
Cancerous Growth
Cancerous Growth, a hardcore punk band from the USA, delivers a raw, visceral sound that defined the Boston underground from 1985 to 1992.
About
Cancerous Growth hit the hardcore punk scene with all the subtlety of a sledgehammer. From 1985 to 1992, they unleashed abrasive soundscapes that bled through the lo-fi hiss of cassette tape. This was not music for passive listening. It was a visceral experience, a deliberate assault on the senses. Their debut, "Bound To Die" (1985), emerged from Harsh Reality Music like a sonic Molotov cocktail, establishing them in the Boston underground. Their output, spanning labels like Alternate Media Tapes and Sound of Pig Music, was unrelenting. Each release — from the experimental forays of "GROWTH ON THE BEACH" (1988) to the raw energy of "Beginning Of A New Age" — pushed boundaries within the hardcore framework. Cancerous Growth thrived on DIY ethos, their tapes a testament to the power of underground networks. The band's sound was an ever-evolving beast, never content with stagnation. They were abrasive, confrontational, and unapologetically DIY. With each distorted scream and feedback-laden riff, they carved out a niche that resonated with scene veterans and newcomers alike. They didn't just play music; they embodied it, leaving a legacy of intensity and rawness.