Craig Owens, vocalist of post-hardcore outfit Chiodos, has released a short grindcore EP, titled ‘Empathy Is A Gift’, under the guise of BEA5T. In the description of the EP, Owens explains “Last summer my friend & I recorded a 7 minute, 4 song EP in my bedroom. This is that EP.” You can check out the artwork, full track listing, and a link to stream/download below:

Release Date: January 31st 2016
Label: Cheer Up Kid
Website: www.cheerupkid.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/craigeryowens
Twitter: www.twitter.com/craigowens

Rating:

A six-minute lesson in wild-eyed extremity, the aural nightmare that is ‘Empathy Is A Gift’ is not only a brief treat for grindcore devotees, but a surprisingly ferocious affair from post-hardcore darling Craig Owens, better known for his sweet croon than indecipherable roaring.