American Sludge-Noise Titans Deliver Raw Power and Resilience
After dominating the noise-rock/sludge-punk scene with their explosive EPs ‘Ruiner’ (2011) and ‘Clean’ (2013), plus their acclaimed albums ‘Gold’ (2016) and ‘WAR’, Atlanta’s WHORES. return stronger than ever with a major European reissue campaign.
This includes the fierce new album ‘WAR’—a battering ram of brazen rhythms, serpentine riffs, walls of feedback, and visceral howls—and the much-requested vinyl reissue of their seminal EPs ‘Ruiner’ and ‘Clean’ combined on a single powerful 12” record: ‘Ruiner’ on Side A, ‘Clean’ on Side B.
‘WAR’ channels raw American muscle, drowning out the failing American Dream with an anxious, savage, and riotous sound that critics hail as genre-defining. Behind the unrelenting noise lies a story of grit and perseverance. Frontman Christian Lembach endured years of personal setbacks—including serious injuries and pandemic delays—pushing the band to their limits but also honing their uncompromising vision.
“It takes a while because I need to make a record I can stand behind. WAR is about conquering the ugly parts of yourself — not politics, but deeply personal truth.” (Chris Lembach)
The reissue of the ‘Ruiner’/’Clean’ double EP on vinyl is a perfect gateway to WHORES.’ ferocious early sound, capturing the raw intensity that cemented their place as noise rock legends. Paired with the explosive WAR album reissue, this release offers European fans a comprehensive dive into WHORES.’ brutal, cathartic journey.
Experience the thunderous energy, the savage monster riffs, and the relentless spirit of ‘WAR’ and the ‘Ruiner/Clean’ EPs—now finally available in Europe here and here. This is noise rock in its purest, most authentic form.
