Norwegian deathjazz miscreants Agabas are back with Hard Anger, their third and most unhinged record to date, released on June 13. Recorded in an isolated fjord cabin in Hardanger, this 36-minute hurricane of sonic violence fuses pummeling downtuned riffs with apocalyptic jazz saxophone solos, blast beats, and distorted field recordings of waterfalls and haunted bell towers. It’s a world where nature’s serenity and musical brutality collide, and the results are exhilarating.

If earlier Agabas releases nudged the boundaries of what metal could be, Hard Anger shreds them entirely. Saxophones shriek through fuzz pedals like tortured banshees. Jazz freakouts warp into grindcore-level velocity. And if you think you’ve heard it all before, try wrapping your ears around Jævla menneske, featuring blackjazz royalty Shining, or Vis meg alt, bolstered by the otherworldly chaos of NYC subway saxophonist Michael Wilbur. It’s absurd, brilliant, and violent in the most musical sense.

Whether Agabas intended it or not, they’ve landed in a genre of their own making, somewhere between Charles Mingus and Napalm Death, with a touch of meme-laced madness for good measure. But don’t let the chaos fool you. These guys aren’t just here to make noise - they can play. Their jazz chops are surgical. Their metal precision is ruthless. But their devotion to both traditions is what keeps this Frankenstein from collapsing under its own glorious weirdness. And yes, it still slaps.

Fresh off a support run with Kvelertak, Agabas is proving that their unholy marriage of jazz and metal isn’t just a gimmick: it’s a movement. With over 1.6 million Instagram views chronicling the album’s creation, they’ve managed to channel their electrifying live presence into the studio without losing a decibel of rage. Hard Anger isn’t for the faint of heart, but it’s a must-listen for anyone craving something raw, fearless, and genuinely new, a rare feat in today’s world. Watch a scorching, chaotic live performance of "Jævla menneske" below. Purchase the vinyl at agashop.no or get it digitally via Bandcamp. Then brace yourself. This album doesn't ask for your attention -  it seizes it.