Direct Threat – Self-Titled
Released: Originally June 30, 2021 (Now on Vinyl)
Hardcore punk purists, listen up: Direct Threat has finally unleashed their self-titled demo from 2021 on vinyl, and it’s just as brutal and raw as ever. If you missed it the first time around, now’s your chance to grab this slab of rage-filled, no-frills hardcore that sounds like boots crushing skulls—because that’s exactly what it is.
Pure Hardcore Fury
Back when this demo first dropped in 2021, it left scorched earth in its wake. Here’s what we said then:
“From start to stop this is pure rage in the truest sense. The Denver Wolfpack has been running strong for a while now, and if the likes of Asbestos, Snarling Hate, City Hunter, Pitbul, Combat Force, or Veil II have caught your ear, you need this in your arsenal.”
Two years later, that sentiment still holds true. This is hardcore punk stripped to the bone—no gimmicks, no polish, just raw power.
The Vinyl Treatment
This 2021 demo gets a well-deserved upgrade with this vinyl release. Limited to just 300 copies, the record comes on 70gr black vinyl housed in a custom 12pt reverse board die-cut jacket, complete with a mini-poster and lyrics sheet. The packaging is as gritty and authentic as the music itself, perfectly capturing the band’s raw aesthetic.
The album was recorded by James Trejo, mixed and mastered by Will Killingsworth, with artwork by Sam—a killer lineup of creatives who know how to channel the chaos into something tangible.
The Sound of Rage
Direct Threat delivers pure, unfiltered aggression. Each track feels like a head-on collision, with pounding drums, razor-sharp riffs, and vocals that are more bark than bite. This is the kind of hardcore punk that doesn’t hold your hand—it grabs you by the throat.
If bands like Combat Force or City Hunter are your thing, this release will slide right into your collection.
Final Thoughts
The Direct Threat self-titled album is a must-have for hardcore punk fans who crave the raw, unpolished chaos that defines the genre. Limited-edition vinyl, killer packaging, and relentless tracks make this a standout release.
Don’t wait—this is a 300-copy run, and it won’t stick around. Add it to your arsenal, turn it up, and let Direct Threat remind you what true hardcore punk is all about.
The pack is small, but the bite is hard.
