Local Review: Blood Cannery – Cannery not Canary

Blood Cannery
Cannery Not Canary
Wallachia Records
Street: 04.10.2025
Blood Cannery = Idles + Cudney

Forged from the rugged, captivating Gem State of Idaho, the punk/grindcore band Blood Cannery shows locals how real Idahoans release their fury with abrasive distortion and unrelenting riffs as they collaborate with local artists on their latest album, Cannery Not Canary. 

I highly recommend this album to those seeking an adrenaline rush in seconds, as all 16 songs total 13 minutes of listening time. Each one prevailing with its merciless energy, characterized by speed and a pretty damn ruthless tone. Starting the album with a synchronizing transition from “Cannery not Canary” to “Devour feat. Cudney,” this duo makes the most rambunctious noises that almost sound like a cursed alliance with a prophecy to unfold, as Cudney’s vocalist, Kyle Raines, fits Blood Cannery’s sound like a glove. 

As we dissect their structure, Blood Cannery does not overcomplicate the need to express themselves. In fact, they seem to be very expressive in their lyricism and show exactly what message they want to convey, even if there is no rhyme or reason to it. 

My personal favorite example is the track “Damage,” which starts with some sort of clipped film intro of a man talking about huffing 10 gallons of gasoline, followed by lyrics like “Damage / Damage / I got something wrong with my noggin / I like to huff gasoline.” 

There is a method to their madness as Blood Cannery follows a pattern. They add all kinds of film snippets as the introduction to a majority of their songs, which is then followed by their instrumental talents, honing in on their specialty of conveying a message to the listener in seconds without dragging it on. While listening to some of their heavy hitters such as “Dig” and “Buzzing,” I couldn’t help but notice I’ve never heard anything like them before, exemplifying their uniqueness in style and structure. 

Incidentally, I’d like to give an honorable mention to my favorite song on this album, “Assface feat. Madd at the World.” This song is absolutely a good visualizer for, to put it simply, what they define as “assface.” Blood Cannery is filling your ears with rapid chaotic drumming and unharmonious guitar riffs, which fit in perfectly with the tumultuous song pattern. The guttural vocals seem to hide behind some sort of radio or walkie interference unfolding a raw and grotesque scene just before your eyes. 

This album perfectly encapsulates what it sounds like to be defiant, relentless and downright whimsical, as Blood Cannery hammers their sonic identity through listeners’ ears. Give these Idahoans a listen — as you can find their music on most streaming platforms, and be on the lookout for their latest shows and updates through their Instagram @bloodcannery. —Litzi Estrada 

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