Album Reviews
While both the band name and album title suggest a heavy metal act with a sense of humor, Wisconsin’s Rad Skulls are most definitely a melodic hardcore/punk rock band. On their debut full-length, See You In Hell, Poser, they take it all the way back to the golden era of the late '90s and early 2000s, evoking the peak fast-and-melodic crunch of Lifetime and early Saves The Day.
The moment opening track “123 Kid” blasts out of the gate, the band - featuring Pat Schramm (of Latterman and Tender Defender fame) - proves they have a knack for writing catchy-as-hell hooks that still pack a massive punch. Best thing about See You In Hell, Poser? Rad Skulls doesn’t let off and keeps going full-throttle until the cross the finish line 26 minutes later.
With songs that constantly shift gears on a dime, raw vocals that balance power with a delicate fragility, and a bittersweet undercurrent woven through every track, Rad Skulls have delivered yet another standout release for 2026.
Lacking the talent to actually play in a band, Tom decided he would write about bands instead. Turns out his writing skills are mediocre at best as well.
