Crossover Thrash Punks From Kenosha Wisconsin.

“Retrogression is a three-piece death metal band from Chicago, IL. Bassist DJ Rodriguez, drummer Geoff Ruiz, and guitarist/vocalist Craig Needles set out with the DIY spirit of old school hardcore and the goal of writing unrelentingly furious songs full of catchy riffs and everything they love about heavy metal music. While rooted in old school and modern death, they integrate the melodic riffing of punk and thrash, the crushing weight of doom, and punishing hardcore breakdowns. Their violent, socially-conscious lyrics fuel the urgency, intensity, and rage. In 2024, they self-recorded, mixed, mastered, and released their debut 3-song demo, capturing their raw and chaotic live energy.”

Tongan Death Grip delivers a punch to the face and a DDT that you somehow manage to enjoy...it is a refreshing twist on metal. A destructive royal rumble of sounds, and there is no tapping out.