Pipe Bomb – Hell Hole
Pipe Bomb, the solo project of Mitchell Layton, delivers raw, Christ-centered chaotic metalcore that hits hard and refuses to let up. Drawing influence from early 2000s chaos bands like The Chariot and Norma Jean while pushing into modern aggression, Hell Hole is both nostalgic and fresh.
Tracks like “Under God’s Heel” and “Straight Edge Hate” are short, direct, and confrontational, while “Choke” showcases sharp, thought-provoking lyricism. The title track paints vivid imagery, and “I Will Kill the Worst Parts of Myself” builds intensity with a slower, crushing approach that feels straight out of the late 90s scene.
This is not polished or radio-friendly. It is gritty, honest, and rooted in real struggle. Lyrically, the album tackles mental health, faith, and personal accountability with conviction.
If you are into Zao, Project 86, or The Chariot, this will hit home.
Hell Hole is intense, chaotic, and full of purpose.
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