So often do modern hardcore bands that follow the short, fast and loud ethos fall into the trap of boxing themselves into being just another Infest throwback, but Adelaidians Starvation have successfully managed to follow that recipe without too overtly borrowing from the greats of the '80s. Power violence without too much violence and thrash metal without too much thrash, Starvation's debut self-titled album is a great example of hardcore that is accessible to hardcore elitists, as well as those simply with a penchant for anything gutsy.
