By The Throat - Self Titled 7" (1999)

Easily comparable to Monster X because of the presence of guitarist Nate Wilson and vocalist John Moran but I think this might stand out a little more to me, though that is just my opinion. Usually found in a dollar bin, this record is a totally underrated Albany hardcore release between the intensity of drummer Paul Henry (Acid Reflux, Limp Wrist), and the vicious guttural vocal delivery. Some of it is more straightforward hardcore, while others bring back the grindcore you came to expect from the Monster X catalog, but either way it'll scratch that itch if you need something pretty fucking harsh. This came out as a four way split release between Gloom Records, Hater of God,  Arashikage Records, and Paralogy. Aside from this EP, they have a couple killer songs on the second Albany Style 7" comp that came out in 1999 alongside Police Line, Monster X, and Devoid of Faith.

Tracklist:

1. Bought and Sold
2. Push Comes to Shove
3. Fight Back
4. Clone
5. Agenda
6. Meant to Last
7. Come to Accept
8. Lowest Form of Life

Download URL: https://sabercathost.com/9xWk/ByTheThroat.zip