Ah, nothing like a bit of hyper-kinetic thrash punk to kick off your weekend! Lightning Bolt are rumored to be bringing out a new album this year, but seeing as it took four years between their last two (2005’s Hypermagic Mountain and 2009’s Earthly Delights) I wouldn’t hold your breath. I love these guys anyway, it’s like pure energy in a can. One drummer, one bassist, and Krakatoa erupting under your feet.

 
If you’ve never been to one of their shows (or even if you have), then watch this clip to get a taste of how truly insane they can be. Setting up on the floor, in the round, the audience are just as much a part of the show as the band. Both feed off each other’s energy, and while it seems basic, the band members (both called Brian) are incredibly skilled musicians. This clip should be watched in its entirety for full effect, but if you can’t take the thrash, just skip to 1:50 for the magic flying glasses moment.
 

 
Bonus: here’s one of my favourite LB tracks “Two Towers” - talk about raw power! It takes a minute to kick in…

 

Thanks to YouTube commenter pizzaROX for the headline!