EP Review: The Glorious Rebellion – Scholars of War (Self Released)

Orlando, Florida’s The Glorious Rebellion have been destroying stages quickly, concisely, and with intent since forming in 2014. Their chaotic spin on noise rock features sounds reminiscent of Helmet, Unsane, and Acid Bath, turning heads at a rapid pace.

Signed to Magnetic Eye Records shortly after forming, the band released two albums with the label. A self-titled 7 inch, and an EP, Euphoric. The band has since parted ways with Magnetic Eye, and is soon to release a new EP, entitled Scholars of War on March 29th 2019.

A bunch of noisy buggers, The Glorious Rebellion bring fuzzed out noise metal that pulls in several directions. A little bit sludgy, a little bit death, a little bit thrash, a little bit hardcore but all extremely heavy.

Three tracks long, Scholars of War doesn’t hang around making sure its brief time leaves the deepest and darkest of impressions. It does with brutally heavy riffing, some real bite to the vocals and an edge that is downright dangerous sounding. Turn Around Bright Eyes in particularly is venomous and there is no antidote.

“I am the fucking problem”

The Glorious Rebellion – Scholars of War Full Track Listing:

1. This is Fine
2. Turn Around Bright Eyes
3. Burn it Down Lemon

The EP can be ordered over on Bandcamp with merchandise available over on Big Cartel. Find out more via The Glorious Rebellion’s Facebook Page and Twitter.