Loud George has roared back onto the scene with “Monolith,” a dark and utterly massive surge of Alt Rock, Grunge, and Hard Rock straight from Manchester’s electric underground. The track instantly erupts with jagged riffs, bruised emotion, and a spectacular wall-of-sound density that effortlessly captures the heavy music legacy of their city while carving out something wholly new and distinctive. This single feels like a psychological descent wrapped tight in distortion, fueled by cryptic lyricism and tension-soaked vocals that command your attention from the very first grinding pulse.
The band’s ability to conjure a surreal, apocalyptic atmosphere is undeniable. Lines like “Lucid apples on a grape vine, breathing clouds of rusted iron” and the relentless chant of “Idol anarchist, I won’t die for this” paint a vivid, unsettling backdrop that sticks with you long after the music stops. Loud George, the brainchild of Eric Hayes, Nick Baxter, and Sam Smith, originally took root in 2010 when they turned their backs on the mainstream in pursuit of raw, unfiltered creativity. Their sound quickly evolved into a ferocious blend of chaos and melody, which they brought to venues like Gullivers, Dry Bar, Night and Day, and Bakers Vault in their borrowed Peugeot 206, performing high-octane sets that included original tracks and punked-up covers of classics. Hayes led the charge then as producer, capturing their basement grunge sound in his home studio.
Now, a decade later, the trio has reunited, channeling the grit of 90’s grunge, the bite of modern alt rock, and the heaviness of hard-edged guitar music into a sound that feels both nostalgic and aggressively cutting-edge. With the new EP, Sex Teeth, in the works, this reunion sees them resurrecting the feral energy of their early days. ‘Monolith’ sharpens their identity; it is moody, powerful, and unmistakably theirs, proving their gritty, unapologetic sound is as potent as ever. This track is absolutely essential for fans of Alice in Chains, Soundgarden, Deftones, Failure, and anyone who loves dark, brooding rock that immediately pulls you into its gravity. You can find “Monolith” on all major digital platforms now.