Reality is always harsher than fiction. Topics such as cannibalism, war crimes, and pre-pubescent murderers are all real world phenomena. Oslo, Norway’s BLITZKRIEG BABY are simply the messengers. The band features musician and artist Kim Sølve of Trine + Kim Design Studio, MANIMALISM, and record label, Adversum.

BLITZKRIEG BABY’s Cannibal Commando EP is a disturbing listen. It’s like being drugged, kidnapped, and held in a room to witness some of atrocities of mankind first hand. The band’s self-described “Ultra Negative Industrial Pop” is based on unsettling beats, whispers that speak louder that screams, and pure eerie, noir atmospheres.

Each song offers something different. The title track opens things up with the feel of predator hunting its unsuspecting prey. “There Will Be Casualties” sounds like brainwashing propaganda soundtrack. “This is Where Empathy Comes to Die” is an instrumental, short track that serves more as a segue piece. “Spit” is straight forward with variations on one theme. It sets things up for the finale and best song, “Cut. Slash. Maim. Kill.” By far the most musical song on Cannibal Commando, the scope is monstrous yet eerie with its entrancing beats. The instrumental is an eruption of what was bubbling under the surface during the prior four tracks, which are significantly more subdued.

Cannibal Commando is a strong progression for BLITZKRIEG BABY and shows a band that can only get more sick and disturbing. (Beläten)