BITCHFORK Zombie Cows from Outer Space CD

The Austrian band Bitchfork, hailing from Vorarlberg, released their debut full-length album, Zombie Cows from Outer Space, in December 2018 through the German label Splatter Zombie Records. This record is a high-octane example of what the band calls Farmgrind, a subgenre that blends traditional Grindcore and Death Metal with a tongue-in-cheek focus on agricultural themes and rural life. The album is characterized by its blistering speed, heavy groovy riffs, and a mix of guttural and pig-squeal vocals, all delivered with the irreverent humor typical of the Austrian and German extreme scenes. The album features eighteen tracks that maintain a frantic pace throughout its runtime, including titles like Gimme Some Milk, March of Bitchfork, Animal Bukkake, The Farmers Wrath, and the humorous Black Metal Will Die, Farmgrind Won't. The songwriting often incorporates samples and lyrical references to farm life, beer, and sci-fi absurdity, as reflected in the title track. Recorded with a sharp and punchy production, the album successfully captures the energy of the band's live performances, which often involve costumes and farm-related props. Since its release, Zombie Cows from Outer Space has gained a cult following within the European underground for its unique Alm-grind aesthetic and its uncompromisingly fast musical execution.