SINGLE REVIEW: Black Budget - Insanity
‘Insanity’ is exactly what it says on the tin—two minutes and 23 seconds of pure, unfiltered chaos. Toronto’s Black Budget bring a relentless, high-octane energy to the table, delivering roaring vocals, feral basslines, and frantic drums that feel like they’re about to explode at any second. It’s gritty, gruelling, and pummelling in all the right ways, throwing together hardcore punk intensity with a thick, swampy texture that makes everything feel raw and untamed.
There’s an undeniable DIY energy at play, but that doesn’t mean it’s directionless—far from it. The hooks are killer, the riffs are sharp, and there’s a confident swagger to the whole thing that makes it feel like a soundtrack for destruction. Whether you’re losing your mind, speeding down an open road, or just in the mood to break something, ‘Insanity’ is the perfect fuel.
It’s adrenaline-fuelled, fist-pumping, and mosh-pit erupting, capturing the essence of Black Budget in its most exhilarating form. If this is what they’re all about, then I’d say they’ve nailed it.
