Botch

Released in the summer of 2025, 061524 (Live) captures Botch in all their unrelenting, chaotic brilliance, presenting a visceral snapshot of a band whose live energy became the stuff of legend. From the first crushing chord to the last pummeling drumbeat, the album immerses listeners in a whirlwind of dissonant guitars, polyrhythmic drumming, and anguished, guttural vocals that swing effortlessly between precise technicality and raw, unrestrained aggression. Tracks like To Our Friends in the Great White North showcase the band’s uncanny ability to blend complexity and intensity, with sudden tempo shifts and jagged riffs that keep the audience on edge throughout. Beyond the musicianship, the recording preserves the atmosphere of the live room the tension, the noise, the collective energy of band and crowd that made Botch shows feel like controlled chaos in motion. More than just a live album, 061524 (Live) is a powerful document of the band’s legacy, an unfiltered reminder of why their influence on mathcore, hardcore, and experimental metal remains unmatched, offering both longtime fans and new listeners a chance to experience the sheer, uncompromising force of Botch in their element.