Record Review: Militarie Gun - My Life Is Over

Militarie Gun is a hardcore band led by Ian Shelton who just released a 4 song record on Convulse Records. This is one of Ian's many projects some of which include the band Regional Justice Center, and hosting a podcast called I Don't Care If This Ruins My Life. I actually found out about this band due to the podcast so turns out their schemes are working.

The record starts with a punch in the mouth thanks to the song "A New Low for Progressive Society" mainly because of Ian's harsh yet melodic vocals right off the bat. Every song is the perfect length, with the longest running a little over 2 minutes. They never overstay their welcome but keep you wanting more. "Not everyone's problems are yours" Shelton wails in that same first track, telling his story and commenting on the world around him. The lyrics are his narrative with a personal touch and it comes through. 

The bass tone throughout the album is dialed in with a touch of fuzz that compliments the rest of the sound perfectly. The single "Dislocate Me" shows off that bass tone along with Sheldon's more melodic vocal approach exploding into the chorus when the whole band joins in for a wall of sound. Rounding out the album are "Kept Talkin'" with a Melvin's like guitar riff at the beginning and some guest vocals in the second verse that help elevate the song regardless of its simplicity. "Life in Decline" closes out the album as the most melodic track starting with a dreamy slow picking guitar riff and verse riffs plucking on harmonics giving it a very light feeling with the bass keeping the song rooted. "I can't stay in decline" is Sheldon's last line he belts out with another great riff straight off an early Smashing Pumpkins album. 

I picked up the 7" myself and thoroughly enjoyed this record. Check out the bandcamp for more information: https://militariegun.bandcamp.com/