Holy Scum (UK/USA)
Holy Scum. The name itself is a visceral snarl, perfectly capturing the raw, feedback-laden
sludge and improvisational rock that the band unleashes. Since their debut, Holy Scum has
made waves at major festivals like Le Guess Who? and Roadburn, cementing their place in the
music scene.
Originally hailing from Manchester, Holy Scum features guitarist Peter J Taylor (formerly of
Action Beat), GNOD co-founder Chris Haslam on bass, Jon Perry (also of GNOD and Shuck) on
drums, and Mike Mare, one half of the legendary hip-hop duo Dälek, on vocals, synth, and
soundscapes. The band has recently welcomed a new guitarist, Al Wilson (GNOD, Ghold,
Shuck), adding fresh energy to their lineup. Together, they create a thunderous cacophony of
synapse-mangling noise that cuts through the chaos.
Looking ahead, Holy Scum is gearing up to release their eagerly awaited second album, All We
Have Is Never, on Rocket Recordings in 2025. This album, recorded over seven days in the
remote wilderness of Scotland, promises to build on the raw power and collaborative spirit of
their debut, delivering a monumental noise rock experience.
Holy Scum embodies the power of collaboration, a primal scream in response to a world in
disarray. They confront chaos head-on, meeting fire with fire in their live shows.