Retaliate by 5 Ash Kills

If you’ve been itching for something raw, visceral, and unapologetically aggressive, "Retaliate" by 5 Ash Kills is your next sonic fix. From the first crushing riff, the track grips you with a thrashy, almost punk-infused intensity that channels the chaotic energy of early Power Trip and the DIY ethos of bands like Nails and Trash Talk.

There’s a controlled chaos to the song—tight, punchy drums and razor-sharp guitars create a wall of sound that leans into the aesthetics of Code Orange and Gulch, but without losing its own identity. Vocally, there's a snarling grit that fans of Turnstile (in their earlier, heavier era) or even Converge will appreciate—raw, unfiltered, and bleeding with emotion.

What really sets "Retaliate" apart is its commitment to the underground sound. It's not overproduced, it's not polished—it’s loud, fast, and real. There's an edge here that feels like it came straight from a sweaty basement show, not a studio boardroom.

If you're into:

Knocked Loose
Jesus Piece
Scowl
Regional Justice Center
...then 5 Ash Kills is a name you’ll want on your radar. Retaliate is more than just a track—it’s a warning shot.

Retaliate 1 of 4 double A Sides being released soon. These 8 songs deserve to be heard and will be released on a commemorative cassette release this summer.

Mixed and mastered by Kingslayeraudio