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XX - Kill This...

Frontman and vocalist Nasti XX joins forces with guitarist, songwriter and producer Dee J Nelson on Kill This..., a five-track EP that channels anti-establishment sentiment through high-octane rock. Drawing from the rebellious spirit of classic heavy metal, the record combines old-school aggression with experimental arrangements and contemporary production techniques. The EP opens with its title track before moving into the blistering 'Get a Life'. Heavy metal influences take centre stage on 'Hungry Like the Wolf', while 'S.O.S' and 'Stand Up' push the intensity further, bringing the record to an explosive finish. Across its five tracks, the duo maintains a confrontational edge, balancing familiar metal influences with a willingness to explore different sonic textures. The production bridges classic metal aesthetics and modern studio techniques. Modern sounding amp tones give the guitars considerable weight, while gnarly sounding guitar overdrives inject grit into the heavier passages. Electronic elements are sparsely used for accents, adding texture without diluting the instrumentation's raw energy. Nasti XX delivers a powerful metal vocal performance, cutting through the arrangements with an assertive presence. Meanwhile, a carefully crafted stereo field gives the guitars and rhythm section room to breathe, keeping the denser passages clear and defined. Modulation effects and unconventional song arrangements introduce experimental soundscapes that distinguish the EP from a straightforward exercise in metal nostalgia. Kill This remains an ode to the classic era of metal music, but its production gives those influences a distinctly modern edge. Metal With a Middle Finger The EP's abrasive guitars and rebellious attitude carry a distinctly cinematic quality. Its volatile energy would fit the escalating warehouse shootouts of Ben Wheatley's independent action thriller Free Fire (2016), while Jeremy Saulnier's punk-infused horror thriller Green Room (2015) offers another natural match. Both films capture the violence, tension and unpredictability that complement the record's sonic identity. For the indie music scene, the collaboration brings together two distinct creative roles under a shared musical vision. Nasti XX leads the project with his commanding vocals, while Dee J Nelson handles guitar, songwriting and production, shaping the instrumental foundation around the record's aggressive personality. Their partnership gives Kill This a focused direction, moving between classic heavy metal influences and more adventurous production choices without losing its central identity. The result is a compact, hard-hitting release that celebrates metal's rebellious foundations while leaving enough room for modern experimentation. Read More

• 2026
• 23 min
• 8.5