When Napalm Death hit the Roadburn Festival on Apr. 10, they'll be bringing with them a new compilation EP titled Our Pain Is Their Power. According to their Facebook page the band finds the EP to be indicative of their live performances, though it's not clear if the EP is a live effort or not.
"I think it's fair to say that live and on album Napalm Death has always had more of an emphasis on a bare bones approach – just hit the 'go button' and it should all just about stay on the rails. However, there are other layers to the band and recently we've been in situations with more potential to pluck those from our repertoire. So, this EP gives you a significant flavour of that – as will the live performance. Although the music isn't entirely identical, I feel the moroseness and sheer desperate bludgeon of early Swans is a big factor for us in creating this different type of mood. Hopefully we can emulate that kind of power."
Oh, and the there's a cover of The Cardiacs "To Go Off and Things" which is just insane in the best way. The cover costs one pound and all the proceeds will be going to Cardiacs member Tim Smith, who has fallen on some hard health-related times. Napalm Death bassist Shane Embury had this to say about the cover, which is available for streaming below.
“Since I was blessed with being introduced to Cardiacs way back in 1986 they have been one of my favorite bands of all time! Getting to meet and become friends with Tim Smith, the musical genius behind it all, over the years was an added bonus. Tim always struck me as a person with a massive heart, who had a very pure and innocent view of the world in which we live in – something i totally related to, as the world can be a dark place – he radiated happiness. We shared many fun and elaborate conversations after Cardiacs shows in the early 90′s and I loved every minute of every conversation with him. I could go on and on for hours about how amazing his music is and the immense influence it has had on my life but suffice to say this cover of “To Go Off And Things” that we have recorded is in tribute to the brilliance that is Tim Smith – it is the least we can do for a man who has given us so much.
Tim has unfortunately been severely unwell for a few years now and we hope with this recording made available to everyone for download on our bandcamp site for only £1 (you can pay more if your heart so desires!) we can help raise some money to go towards Tim‘s rehabilitation! We hope you like our version of the song and find it in your heart to donate something towards such a worthy cause…Thanks for taking the time to read this.”
