PNW’s Curator welcomes us into ‘Fields Of Slaughter‘, a menacing blend of bass, rock, and rap.
CURATOR employs the visceral vocal sounds of MagMag and Rich Diesel to deliver one helluva rendition on tear-out.
When tear-out comes to mind, the iconic machine gun or semi-automatic weapon firing off a barrage of bullets is the sound that comes to mind, right?
This distinct variant of dubstep has become a staple soundscape in the bass music space, dominating the festival mainstages, and streaming platforms.
In ‘Fields Of Slaughter,‘ the track opens with an ominous invocation of Rudyard Kipling’s early-20th-century poem “Boots,” a relentless wartime verse built on marching rhythm and psychological dread.
“While Rich handled the drop, I focused on the intro, drawing inspiration from the hype around 28 Years Later and using the “Boots” sample to create a haunting atmosphere.” – says CURATOR
The poem’s haunting cadence – most famously popularized in Danny Boyle‘s post-apocalyptic horror/thriller film 28 Years Later and its follow-up The Bone Temple, immediately establishes a tone of exhaustion, terror, and inevitable violence, mirroring the song’s brutal descent into chaos.
CURATOR harnesses the visceral vocal ferocity of MagMag and Rich Diesel to deliver his brutally menacing fusion of rap and bass-driven tear-out.
The track thrives on harsh tonal textures, ruthless, ripping low-end pressure, and auditorily abrasive chaos – layered with jagged drum patterns, off-kilter modulations, and volatile fills.
The sudden dynamic shifts keep the listener on edge, making each drop land like a thunderous lightning strike, raw and unforgiving.
As the poem fades, the track detonates into gun-like tear-out blasts and serrated bass design, transforming literary dread into sonic artillery.
The contrast is sonically striking. Poetry and percussive elements collide, fusing past and present while sharing themes of controlled chaos, endurance, and tension.
Welcome to ‘Fields Of Slaughter’
CURATOR tells us:
“When I started writing ‘Samsara‘, I knew I wanted two things: a cinematic, rock-driven intro and another collaboration with Rich Diesel.
Nika Jane and I nailed the album’s opening vision on “A New Dawn,” and reuniting with Rich after “Firing Squad” felt like the natural next step – this time with sharper skills and bigger ambition.”
“While Rich handled the drop, I focused on the intro, drawing inspiration from the hype around 28 Years Later and using the “Boots” sample to create a haunting atmosphere. The first time I heard the finished drop, it was absolutely devastating, and from there the goal was keeping that momentum alive.”
After scrapping a forced second drop, I leaned into a metal-driven outro with live guitar, brought in longtime collaborator MagMag for a verse of pure chaos, and used the Mixwave Luke Holland drum kit to push the track to its most unhinged ending. The final touches—playful samples and clean mixing—helped glue the chaos together into something cohesive and impactful.”
FANS OF: Perry Wayne, Samplifire, Space Laces, Oddprophet, Code: Pandorum.
If you’re a fan of any of the artists mentioned above, lean in and brace yourself for an alluring listen.
Not familiar? Consider this your introduction to Tearout 101 – each of them is an architect of controlled destruction.
While their styles share a common DNA, every artist channels it in a way that’s distinct, fearless, and unapologetically their own.
Stream ‘Fields Of Slaughter‘ on Spotify, SoundCloud, Apple Music, and be sure to grab a free download of the single by clicking this link [FREE DL].
‘Fields Of Slaughter‘ | OUT NOW
by: CURATOR (ft. MagMag & Rich Diesel)
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