Dry Socket

**Dry Socket** is a ferocious hardcore/powerviolence band hailing from Portland, Oregon, known for their blistering, no-frills sound and relentless energy. Since forming in 2017, they’ve carved a niche in the underground scene with chaotic splits (like *Violencia Split* and *BODY // SOCKET*), floor-shaking EPs (*Keeper*, *Cessation*), and tracks that blend breakneck speed with sludge-heavy breakdowns. Their discography—including recent rippers like *Sadistic Game // Sparks* and *Sorry For Your Loss*—serves up raw aggression, tackling themes of existential dread and societal collapse through guttural vocals and pummeling instrumentation.

While the band keeps details about its members low-key, Dry Socket’s reputation as a must-see live act has grown through sweat-drenched DIY shows and tours, often sharing stages with fellow noise merchants like Gulch and World Peace. Their split-heavy output (including 2023’s *Endless Psychosis // Abomination*) cements their collaborative ethos, while tracks like *Shiver* and *Flock* showcase their knack for cramming maximum chaos into minute-long explosions. Keep an eye on Bandcamp—they’re not slowing down anytime soon.