Scalp

About

SCALP is a devastating four-piece (frequently performing as a five-piece) metallic hardcore outfit that emerged from Southern California in late 2018. Originally formed as a fun Halloween project, the group's chemistry quickly evolved into a serious pursuit of extreme music, blending facets of technical death metal, West Coast crust, and sludge. They gained significant underground traction with their 2020 debut LP, 'Domestic Extremity', released via Creator-Destructor Records. Known for a sound they describe as 'West Coast Death Violence,' they have shared stages with acts like Nails, Weekend Nachos, and The Body. Their subsequent releases, including 'Black Tar' (2023) and 'Not Worthy of Human Compassion' (2025), further solidified their reputation for visceral, feedback-heavy aggression influenced by the likes of Dystopia and Dead In The Dirt. While based in California, the band is a staple of the broader underground hardcore circuit, frequently appearing at Midwest festivals such as Milwaukee's Unlawful Assembly Fest and Chicago-based showcases.

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