Big Lad

Originally known as Shitwife, London-based electronic/drum duo Big Lad appeared in 2014 sounding like the offspring of Lightning Bolt and Aphex Twin. Blending elements of gabber and breakcore with the essence of post-hardcore and noise-rock -- not to mention the inclusion of blastbeats -- the band fit seamlessly into the U.K.'s underground scene alongside label mates ILL and Casual Nun, while sounding nothing like either of them. Big Lad began when Henri Grimes (drums), formerly of post-hardcore/math rock trio Shield Your Eyes, sent Wayne Adams (electronics), a member of punk...