Some of our absolute faves Seattle-based hardcore punks Filth Is Eternal have released a blistering cover of Hole’s trailblazing single, "Violet" via MNRK Heavy.
The dynamic trio, consisting of Brian McClelland (guitar), Lis Di Angelo (vocals), and Emily Salisbury (drums), matches the ferocity of the original recording, adding an extra layer of intensity spurred on by Di Angelo’s scorching vocals.
Di Angelo explains:
"We have always loved Hole, and ‘Violet’ was a song several of us were interested in covering. Love herself has always been fearless and uncompromising. The lyrics suggest resentment, violence, and the sexual exploitation of a person under the guise of romance. As the track moves forward, she harnesses her frustrations, finds a way to gain control, to break through, and does so with raw energy and power. It’s a song many can relate to, and we can sum it all up with the track, between the lyrics and the arrangement, is fucking brilliant and inspiring and an energy we wanted to tap into.”
"Violet" is the first release since Filth Is Eternal’s acclaimed album, Find Out, which was released in Autumn 2023. The album highlights the band’s deep-rooted attention to songwriting and explodes with fresh ideas, heavy on hooks, and clandestine melody. Find Out marked a clear breakout release for the band, becoming a future staple for heavy music fans worldwide.
Find Out is the triumphant reawakening of this vital group. The new testament whips forth with the force of a breakthrough and is a clear undertaking of their own genesis with a deep awareness of themselves, their crowd, and the shared history between them. The band’s ground rules: immediacy must be prioritized; the songs should have the power to whip up a pit in under thirty seconds; they must be vital and exciting – all of which cuts through on "Pressure Me," and first single "Crawl Space."
Using the talents of producer Paul Fig (Slipknot, AFI, Alice In Chains) while recording at Dave Grohl’s Studio 606 and Dave’s Room, Find Out adds just enough spit polish in production to conjure the masses but still retains the dirt and grime necessary to remain congruous to the sound and fury within.
At the core of Filth Is Eternal is the instrumental trio of Brian McClelland (guitar), Rahsaan Davis (bass), and Emily Salisbury (drums), who lean into bone-crushing death metal and crust riffage, precision-machined grind, and nitro-fueled punk to create the nihilistic and galloping armored vehicle that is FIE. The band avoids naming specific influences, instead drawing from movements, yet it’s clear that the darker, more complex side of hardcore is a direct influence. Names ranging from Converge to Cursed may be the most prevalent while others such as Trap Them, Alice in Chains, Stockholm-style death metal, and even The Distillers come to mind for additional inspiration, melody, and tactical songwriting purposes.
Vocalist and lyricist Lis Di Angelo’s approach is rooted in grunge and extreme music; their visceral delivery sits comfortably on the fulcrum between raspy hardcore vocals and cogent melodicism, allowing a range of emotional depth and dynamics. This dichotomy is refreshing and original, adding a subtle melodic twist to the nihilistic footstomp.
Watch the visualiser for “Hole”:
