This record is an absolute beast! The five-piece Canadian band The Enforcers released it on Lionheart Records in a limited run of just 206 copies – and I’d say they’re one of the best new bands to emerge in recent years.

Rock Against Society is raw, powerful, and bursting with energy. It’s exactly what I look for when I want something that makes me get up, shout, jump around, and fully soak in the intensity of music. The Enforcers deliver for anyone who’s into the tougher side of Oi! and hardcore – but who also appreciates solid melodic ideas. The full, heavy sound is driven by the band’s dual guitar setup, which adds serious weight to the recording.

The LP contains nine tracks. The first is an intro that sets the tone for what’s to come – and it comes hard. It’s not a song in the traditional sense, but rather a spoken monologue from the film Romper Stomper: „We came to wreck everything and ruin your life. God sent us.“ What follows are eight dense, aggressive songs.

The Enforcers steer clear of predictable and monotonous verse-chorus structures. The entire record is propelled by an intense vocal performance that adds urgency and character to the music. The band did things their own way – blending hardcore with hard-hitting Oi! into a fast-paced, explosive mix. Constant tempo shifts and sharp guitar breaks keep the listener fully engaged – boredom isn’t an option here.

Lyrically, the record dives into themes of social frustration (R.A.S.), working-class anger (Cogs In The Wheel), raw rage and aggression (Spite, Full of Hell), and disdain for scene posers (No Bite). There’s nothing feel-good about these songs – this is pure, undiluted frustration.

I also have to praise the album’s graphic design, which perfectly matches the aggressive tone of the music. Rock Against Society is a fierce, energetic release – full of fury at the world. Recorded by a band with a straight-up skinhead lineup, this record pulls no punches. Some might say this is what real punk is all about.

Top tracks: Full of Hell, Spite