Bad Breeding, the Stevenage-based hardcore unit, are set to release their fifth album Contempt on June 14th.It follows 2022's Human Capital which mercilessly attacked Conservative meritocracy and the exploitative forces of late capitalism. Contempt ups the ante yet again and explores the continued effects that austerity has had on the working public and specifically capital’s destruction of the planet and its inhabitants. It’s released with multiple essays in an accompanying zine, one that follows environmental and humanitarian journalist Aidan Frere-Smith and another that tells the story of a homelessness crisis in a city full of unused housing. Utilizing a mix of propulsive rhythm and furious, explosive guitars to maximum effect, Bad Breeding have weaponised their anger in the fight for survival; “Because these days are ours to take / Seize them with union, love and rage”. Released: June 2024Cat: TPLP1925Label: One Little Independent Records Listen Tracklist 1. Temple of Victory2. Survival3. Devotion4. Liberty5. Discipline6. Retribution7. Gilded Cage / Sanctuary8. Vacant Paradise9. Idolatry10. Contempt
