GIVE UP ALL HOPE / VAE VICTUS split 7"

"I read the one pager before putting this slab of black wax on my turntable was salivating before even hearing the first note.  GUAH consists of members who can boast of having been in DOOM, NAILBITER, BOXED IN, and VISIONS OF WAR!  The sound is thick and pummeling sticking to the punker side of crust with very little metal.   The vocals on the second track are super sick with some cool reverb and are even a little evil sounding.  The acoustic intro and the breakdown / solo in the middle add that hint of metal I was longing for!  VAE VICTIS grabs your attention with some vicious female vocals that add an edge to their brand of fast paced hardcore.  VAE VICTIS rocks the fuck out with some really cool riffage that is even somewhat melodic at times and very catchy.  This is a very solid release, highly recommended.  (Clusterfux Josh)" —Profane Existence #57