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Review: Terror Garden Release Self-Titled EP

by The Metalverse

Updated January 11, 2026

Terror Garden Release Self Titled EP "Terror Garden" | The Metalverse.net

Metal act Terror Garden released their self-titled EP on January 10th, 2026.

The EP starts with track Supermodel Virus that introduces itself with sliding guitar harmonics before thumping bass, upbeat hard rock guitar, and eccentric shaking vocals create an energetic sound. The song bursts into its chorus alternating between the main vocals and layered chants that create a powerful dynamic. After the second chorus an explosively heavy breakdown caught me off guard as slamming guitar, screams and singing, and electrifying guitar leads create a brutal sound that still keeps a touch of melody. You can watch the band's official music video for Supermodel Virus on YouTube below.

Piss Drunk starts with more eccentric, shaky vocals as isolated vocals and drums are met by guitar leads that cut in and out, creating a choppy rhythm. The song's chorus kicks in with multiple-layered vocals singing simultaneously to create an anthemic choir-like sound. Terror Garden reminds me of classic rock and heavy metal bands, building a nostalgic sound that feels like a modern version of old-school metal.

Hollow starts with hi-hats before explosive guitar and whispering vocals create vibe that feels experimental and almost psychedelic in a way. The band soon returns to a more traditional metal sound as sing-screaming, blistering guitar leads, and slamming drums are brought into the fray. The song's chorus has a breakdown structure with booming double bass drums and guitar chugst that accent belting vocals, creating a powerful contrast between melodic vocals and heavy instrumentals.

No Time to Waste starts with a panned guitar before jumping into fast paced guitar that reminds of thrash metal, as power metal-reminiscent vocals create a grandiose sound. Rapid sweep picking guitar riffs build a technical sound, highlighting instrumentals before launching into a chorus with bright layered singing as screams chant NO!. After the second chorus Terror Garden bursts into a shredding solo that climbs up and down the guitar neck before leading into a final chorus.

Dopesick begins with screeching dissonance and a dark bass, creating an ominous sound that builds suspense. The track quickly brings back thrash and power metal influences while echoing chants fill the chorus, making a sense of contrast between verses with singing, while the chorus features only chants. Terror Garden sprinkles in some progressive elements while clean ambient guitar, bass lines, and pulled back instrumentals create an atmospheric sound before catapaulting into a hard-hitting guitar solo. A final chorus fades out the song gradually.

The previous track seamlessly fades into the last song of the EP Relapse as fading chants can be heard from the previous song for a few seconds. Relapse changes things up significantly as a fully instrumental blues outro for the EP. Funky guitar leads, groovy bass lines, and gentle drums create a Hendrix-esque ending for the self-titled release.

You can stream Terror Garden's new EP out on all platforms now!