Austin, Texas' Portrayal of Guilt don't make hardcore in a traditional sense. They call on outside influences including bands such as INFEST and adjacent subgenres like grindcore and death metal to create a unique spin on the style. Do you recall the first time you were blown away by Full of Hell? Strap in — this isn't too far removed.
Portrayal of Guilt are readying their latest full-length salvo, Let Pain Be Your Guide, for release on November 16th via Holy Roar and Gilead Media (you can order yours here). The newest single off the record, titled "Your War," fittingly features Dylan Walker from Full of Hell, and moves from screamy movements to grind parts to serene clean passage with the utmost care and attention to detail. This is all before the entire thing crumbles and shifts gears, taking on pedal-to-the-floor blasts, Neurosis-esque slower sections and Grief-inflected heroin-sludge. "Your War" is a nasty piece of hardcore heat, and streamable for the first time below.
"Never depend on another human being," vocalist/guitarist Matt King says of the new cut. "Depend on yourself, or find out the hard way. This song is about the 'war' inside of your head when accepting this reality."
Portrayal of Guilt tour dates:
NOV 6 - Austin, TX @ The Lost Well
NOV 7 - Dallas, TX @ Wits End
NOV 8 - Oklahoma City, OK @ 89th Street - OKC
NOV 9 - Albuquerque, NM @ Sister Bar
NOV 10 - Scottsdale, AZ @ The Rogue
NOV 11 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Lexington
NOV 12 - Oakland, CA @ Elbo Room Jack London
NOV 13 - Sacramento, CA @ Blue Lamp
NOV 15 - Seattle, WA @ The Funhouse
NOV 16 - Portland, OR @ High Water Mark
NOV 17 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Diabolical Records
NOV 18 - Denver, CO @ Mutiny
NOV 19 - Wichita Falls, TX @ Iron Horse Pub
