SOUNDBITES: A Roundup of Music News from the Buffalo Scene

The always grinding thrash-metal band Wolfenstein recently dropped its latest single ‘Warbomber Death Brigade’, a 3-1/2 minute onslaught of what the band calls “pure Teutonic death-speed mayhem.” The song is the third to be released by the band in the last six months, with the singles ‘Biosuicide’ and ‘Cannibal Lust’ dropped in August and June, respectively. The new music is a prelude to Wolfenstein's upcoming second full-length album which the band plans to release in the very near future. Besides playing local stages, Wolfenstein has been on the road recently spreading its brand of authentic and ferocious thrash to crowds in Philadelphia and New York City, and this weekend the band will be playing Cleveland (tonight) and Morgantown, WVa. (on Saturday). As we’ve said, these guys grind. Meanwhile, if you haven’t seen Wolfenstein’s video for the song ‘Biosuicide,’ you can check it out here.

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Buffalo first-wave hardcore band G.O.A has contributed to the new Operation Ivy tribute compilation, ‘Unity.’ Issued by Coffin Curse Records of Knoxville, Tenn., the release is available HERE on Bandcamp. G.O.A.’s contribution to the record comes with its cover of the song ‘Bombshell’ which you can listen to HERE. Proceeds from the compilation will benefit Toys for Tots. You can purchase a copy of the record on Bandcamp and directly from Coffin Curse HERE, where you can also buy other associated merch.

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The Niagara Falls band, Call Me Disaster, fresh off playing the Project X-Mas benefit for Oishei Children’s Hospital, is out with new music. The band just dropped on Nov. 28 its first release — a live EP comprised of songs from their set back in September at Rec Room. Titled ‘Spoiled: Live at the Rec Room,’ you can hear the record HERE. Call Me Disaster also is eyeing the release of a new single before the end of the year. 1120 Press will have more on the band in the near future. Stay tuned.

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The prolific and versatile young Buffalo artist Jamison Hendricks has a new LP out. Titled ‘Feral,’ the album — which you can hear HERE — is Jamison’s third full length, following up on last year’s ‘Sequins’ and 2023’s ‘Voidtree.’ Clocking in at 43 minutes, Feral includes 13 new tracks, and is a complete solo effort as Jamison plays everything on the new LP. You can follow Jamison on the socials HERE. By the way, Jamison isn’t the only Hendricks who’s been busy. Rich Hendricks, Jamison’s father, will soon be dropping a new EP, titled ‘Foresee.’ That release is scheduled for March 2026.

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Buffalo folk-punk artist Jd Crossman, one half of the duo Smitten for Trash, is out with a new project called RGMRTS, which just dropped its debut EP titled ‘Systematic Repercussions.’ The new three-track release is available on streaming platforms and can be heard HERE. Earnest, heartfelt and bare, the EP is vintage Jd Crossman, and by that we mean very fucking good. Follow RGMTS on Bandcamp HERE.

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Speaking of excellent Buffalo folk punk, Sleep Debt Ceiling has dropped a new album — a nine-song release titled ‘Live at Amy’s Place 2025.’  According to Sleep Debt Ceiling’s Bandcamp page, the album was:  “stealthily recorded at Amy’s Place on October 12, 2025. This recording captures an intimate solo performance from Sleep Debt Ceiling. The fiery and passionate set is presented in its most raw form.” You can follow Sleep Debt Ceiling, and listen to and purchase the new LP on Bandcamp HERE.

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Shyenne Moran is an up-and-coming new artist on the Buffalo scene. She’s now out with her first studio-single titled, ‘BLOODTHIRSTY,’ a song that she describes as carrying “a spooky, quirky vibe” combining an interesting blend of alt-pop and elements reminiscent of The Cramps. Check out the single HERE. It’s sure to leave an earworm. Shyenne also has released an official video for the song, which you can see below.

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Hardcore-punk band Kill Uncle was a recent guest on WBNY’s The Local Show on which it played live. The 17-minute appearance, which took place Nov. 14, is now available on Kill Uncle’s Bandcamp page HERE. Check it out!