Misery / Path of Destruction – Split

Released in 2004 through Rodent Popsicle Records, the self-titled Split album bridges two generations of heavy, uncompromised Minneapolis crust punk by pairing the legendary Misery with the aggressive force of Path Of Destruction. Misery delivers their distinct brand of metallic, d-beat driven filth, drawing heavy inspiration from seminal UK acts like Amebix and Antisect, while introducing a deeply bleak atmosphere on cuts like Fine Day and Blood Suckers. On the flip side, Path Of Destruction—featuring members from iconic underground acts like Assrash and Code 13—unleashes a specialized brand of socio-politically charged metal-punk heavily indebted to Animosity-era Corrosion Of Conformity. Together, the split serves as a grim and punishing celebration of the enduring midwestern DIY punk ecosystem, stripping away any mainstream pretense to capture both bands operating with pure, localized hostility on scathing tracks like Impeach The Smirking Chimp.

Track Listing:

1. Misery – Fine Day 4:51
2. Misery – Bullshit 2:16
3. Misery – Blood Suckers 3:00
4. Misery – Remote Controlled 3:45
5. Path Of Destruction – The Filthy Rich Feel Pain Too? 2:26
6. Path Of Destruction – Impeach The Smirking Chimp 1:52
7. Path Of Destruction – 2000 Miles/200 Beers 1:54
8. Path Of Destruction – Saint To Sadist 2:21