Metal, Hardcore, Indie, Rock
“Speak No Evil” is about creeping fascism, big tech, and the sense that you’re always being watched, so watch what you say… The mood is dark, but the music and message hit hard, stamped with Crymwav’s signature twist on the classic rock sound. New drummer Pat Muzingo (Junkyard) kicks things off with a Jerry Nolan–esque drum intro, while a gothic piano/harpsichord break courtesy of former The Damned guitarist/keyboardist Roman Jugg injects the haunting spirit of “Phantasmagoria”.
Formed in Los Angeles in 2022 from the ashes of glam rockers Smash Fashion, Crymwav (pronounced Crimewave) is the brainchild of lead singer/songwriter Roger Deering. With roots in the American hardcore scene of the 1980s and influences spanning punk, post-punk, goth, NWOBHM, Thin Lizzy, UFO, and The Ruts, Deering recalls how the project first sparked:
“I was staying in London about four years ago when a songwriting spree hit me. I wanted to channel the spirit of bands from that area—Hawkwind, The Clash, Killing Joke, Motörhead. When I came back to LA with a fistful of songs, Crymwav was born.”
That vision led to Crymwav’s self-released 2023 six-song EP 24/7, which drew rave reviews. Now, “Speak No Evil”—alongside the acclaimed earlier singles “Contagious” and “Sense of Adventure”, offers a glimpse of the band’s forthcoming full-length album, due spring 2026.
Crymwave are:
Roger Deering – vocals, rhythm guitar
Lloyd Stuart Casson – lead guitar
Pat Muzingo– drums
Bruce Braddock – bass guitar
Learn more about Crymwav: Bandcamp, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube
Crymwav live:
Jan 3 2026 Whisky a Go Go (w/ The Throbs and Motorcycle Boy)
March 20th 2026 Hope and Anchor, London
