Ill Natured Drop New Tape, 'The Hammer/Faced With Death'

22 June 2017 | 9:30 am | Alex Sievers
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"There's plenty more to come, this is just the beginning."

"There's plenty more to come, this is just the beginning."


'Twisted Visions' will be the title of the upcoming LP by Newcastle riff-lords, Ill Natured. But while that release is a little while off from seeing the light of day, Ill Natured have a nice little gift for their fans to keep them happy for now - a new tape.

Acting as the band's first batch of new material in two years since 2015's 'Depths Of Despair' six-track, the Aussie hardcore crew are now releasing a new tape called 'The Hammer/Faced With Death'. However, this isn't just a one-off release but rather a sneaky tease of what's coming next. As the tape features two new cuts from the aforementioned 'Twisted Visions' record - yep, you guessed it, 'The Hammer' and 'Faced With Death'. Tucked in after these two new tunes you'll also find a wicked re-recorded version of Ill Natured's self-titled track; the opening track song from their 2014 demo. 

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The actual tapes for this release are set to arrive in the early days of July, and you'll probably some floating around at both Sydney's Damnation and Lairapalooza next month, as well as at the merch desk during the band's tour with Adelaide's Reactions. Physical pre-orders for 'The Hammer/Faced With Death' are up for sale right now via Last Ride Records.

So, before 'Twisted Visions' graces our world, go give this new tape a whirl!


Ill Natured are also about to become very busy indeed with the following national tour dates lined next month. 

Saturday, July 1st - Damnation (Red Rattler), Sydney - Lic/AA

w/ Cursed Earth, Statues, Death In Bloom, Time Crisis, Burning Season, & more!

Saturday, July 15th - Lairapalooza (Phoenix Youth Centre), Melbourne – AA

w/ Reactions, Broken, xLairx, Apollo Zen, Force Of Will.

March Of Dissolution” Australian Tour w/ Reactions & Sleep Talk:

Tuesday, July 25th - The Basement, Canberra - 18+ 

Wednesday, July 26th - Rad Bar, Wollongong - Lic/AA

Thursday, July 27th - Hamilton Station Hotel, Newcastle - 18+ Free entry

Friday, July 28th - Crowbar, Brisbane - 18+

Saturday, July 29th - Phoenix Arts Theatre, Brisbane – AA

Sunday, July 30th - Red Rattler Theatre, Sydney - Lic/AA

ILL NATURED