CD Zu – Cortar Todo

Zu returns with their 15th album, Cortar Todo, released via Mike Patton’s legendary Ipecac Recordings. After years of redefining the boundaries of avant-jazz and metal, the Italian trio has sharpened their sound into a more direct, focused, and intensely musical statement. Recorded in the Italian countryside, this release showcases the band as a shape-shifting organism, transitioning from anarchic chaos to structured, crushing avant-metal.

The album is a ritualistic journey into the cosmic and the occult, blending "math-skronk" with stoner-doom grooves. Cortar Todo features an eclectic array of guest contributors, including keyboardist Joey Karam (The Locust), guitarist Stefano Pilia, and a haunting field recording of an Amazonian Shipibo shaman, adding an eerie, otherworldly texture to the band’s signature noise.

Key Tracks & Highlights:

• "A Sky Burial": A six-minute progressive epic that shifts from yearning drones to furious discord.
• "Orbital Equilibria": Described as a "dance party for zombies" with infectious rhythmic chug.
• "Rudra Dances Over Burning Rome": A violent stampede of gnarly riffs and powerful saxophone blasts.
• Masterful Pacing: Critics laud the album's superb structure, balancing "catchy" math themes with physical, noisy intensity.

Whether you're a longtime fan of their jazz-metal fusion or a newcomer to the avant-garde scene, Cortar Todo delivers a loud, thoughtfully structured, and thrillingly ugly listening experience.