Mutes Unleash “Mere Slaughter” Single & Video

Birmingham, UK based post-punk noise-rock polymaths Mutes have released their new single, Mere Slaughter, via No Sound Records. Originally conceived as a solo, primarily-ambient project by vocalist and lyricist James, Mutes released their eponymous debut EP in 2014. Things took a decidedly noisier turn with the release of Starvation Age in 2015, a full-band release that embraced the groups love of noise-rock and psychedelia. The EP was followed by a trio of full lengths; 2017’s No Desire, 2019’s Pareidolia and 2021’s Dreams of Being Cornered.

Mere Slaughter is the first taste of their upcoming fourth studio album that is due out in 2024, the track is a three minute cacophony of dissonant no-wave guitar, anguished vocals and a belabouring rhythm section. The blistering track’s feral intensity serves as a raw reflection of a nation being slowly exenterated of possibility.