bloodsports sharpen their edge with “Rot,” a bruising and deliberate new single that leans into restraint before tearing itself wide open. The track moves with patience and menace, letting silence and softness sit beside churning guitars and piercing drums, until everything collapses into raw intensity. Written years ago and refined through countless live incarnations, “Rot” lands with conviction and catharsis, channeling fractured self-reflection into something urgent and unforgettable. It’s a gripping listen that rewards surrender to its slow burn and sudden eruptions.
“Rot” appears on bloodsports’ debut album ‘Anything Can Be A Hammer’, out now, a nine-track statement that balances clean-cut guitars, orchestral touches, and transformative lyricism. The album release is celebrated with a hometown show at Union Pool in Brooklyn alongside Venus Twins and Vangas, with a DJ set from Shower Curtain. There’s something thrilling about hearing this band fully step into their power, and ‘Anything Can Be A Hammer’ feels bold, focused, and alive from start to finish.