“GDD,” the latest single from Leeds’ unruly collective Sleuth Gang, is a three-headed beast of a track — loud, sharp, and impossible to pin down. With three vocalists trading verses like blows in a back-alley brawl, the song feels like a manifesto delivered through clenched teeth and grinning defiance. Sleuth Gang’s signature fusion of punk, rap, and hardcore bleeds through every second, a sonic whirlwind powered by twin guitars, a thunderous rhythm section, and sheer adrenaline.
Lyrically, “GDD” tackles the seductive danger of false idols — those who twist belief into obedience and profit from devotion. Each verse brings a different lived perspective, creating a dialogue rather than a sermon. One snarls with frustration, another spits with satire, and a third steps back to question the cycle of blind worship. It’s rebellion wrapped in razor wire, but also deeply self-aware — Sleuth Gang know they’re not just pointing fingers; they’re asking listeners to question who they follow, too.
At its core, “GDD” thrives on contrast — chaos and control, melody and mayhem, unity and dissent. The hook burrows deep into your head, while the band’s chemistry turns every bar into a mosh pit moment waiting to happen. Sleuth Gang aren’t just making noise; they’re building their own gospel — and “GDD” is the sermon you’ll want to shout along to.
Review by Thomas Imposter