I don’t pretend to have my ear glued to every dark, dingy corner of the hardcore punk underground anymore. But please keep that in mind when I say: Imploders are one of the most exciting bands in hardcore punk right now. If I’m wrong, feel free to send me something even more feral — I’d love to hear it.

The stats? Twelve blink-and-you’ll-miss-’em tracks clocking in at just over 14 minutes. The art? A gnarly sci-fi nightmare that looks ripped from a doomsday comic. The songs? FAST. LOUD. PISSED. The opener Brute Force sets the tone, and it’s truth in advertising — this record hits hard, doesn’t wait around, and absolutely refuses to take a breath.

Targeted For Termination is pure combustion: short, mean, and exhilarating. It leaves bruises, but they’re the kind you’ll brag about.

Out now on Static Shock and Neon Taste Records.

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