Poetry Of Torch/Gil Cerrone - Split

Labels: Zegema Beach Records

Formats: CD/Digital

Release Date: 16 Jun 2025

Tracklist:

1. Poetry Of Torch - 業 (Karma)

2. Poetry Of Torch - 一本花 (Lone Flower)

3. Gil Cerrone - Boardroom

4. Gil Cerrone - Chuck Steak

Zegema Beach Records continues the campaign for cd releases shocker! If I was only interested in posting clickbait, that would be the headline; however, I'm not and cd sales are actually increasing again. They take up less space than vinyl (wish I had figured that out before I got in too deep!).

This split features two tracks from Japanese emoviolence band Poetry Of Torch and two from Australian genre mates Gil Cerrone. Poetry Of Torch previously released a split with Agak via ZBR, while Gil Cerrone have an affinity with Tomb Tree, which is where the union between two of the newest additions to this generation of emoviolence was (possibly) formed.

After writing two intro sentences and then deleting them, I’m just going to focus on what’s in front of me. Poetry Of Torch start with ‘業 (Karma)’, which is an explosively raw yet endearing version of emoviolence with added Japanese flair and enthusiasm. I have always been in awe of Japanese bands and their philosophy when it comes to writing, and performing music. Their second song ‘一本花 (Lone Flower)’ is one filled with much more immediate violence. The screams are filled with more rage even though the instrumentation still has groove and subtle melody. Emotion is genuinely what you feel as these two songs come to a close.

Gil Cerrone hit hard almost instantly with ‘Boardroom’ and their much more aggresive take on the genre. Save for the odd occasion where they elope into a more introspective passage, their sound is ultimately more aggressive and attention-grabbing. Their second song ‘Chuck Steak’ makes me think of American hicks for some reason but that thought is quickly (and thankfully) banished by Gil Cerrone’s almost-blackened post-hardcore approach. It’s impossible to overlook how much it moves you and I can attest to that, especially after the day (or week) I’ve had.

Two fantastic bands coming together like this, releasing a split this good must be lauded. Obviously, releasing it with Zegema Beach Records helps a little bit too (or maybe a lot!). The Far East and the Southern Hemisphere are both coming to the forefront of emoviolence/screamo right now. It’s not a new thing but it’s still great to see and hear. Grab this split while you can.

You can stream and purchase the split digitally from both bands, below:-

 

 

CD copies are also available from Gil Cerrone's bandcamp page above, while also being available directly from Zegema Beach Records here:-

ZBR CAN/INTL - http://www.zegemabeachrecords.com/zegema-beach-releases/gilpot

ZBR USA - https://zbrusa.com/collections/zbr-releases/products/gilpot

Poetry Of Torch - https://www.facebook.com/poetryoftorch

Gil Cerrone - https://www.facebook.com/gilcerrone

Zegema Beach Records - https://bsky.app/profile/zegemabeachrecords.bsky.social