Album Review: Khaos by Kanine

 Date released: 17th April 2026

Genre: Slam/ Deathcore

The kings of baguettecore have recently dropped their second album, Khaos. Oh boy, there's a lot of brutal bass drops and breakdowns. We all asked for it! So buckle up, shit's about to get Khaotic (I know what I'm doing here).

*clears throat* 808 bass drop activate. This is one of the heaviest tracks of the album; you're gonna have to invest in a new set of speakers. The intro is powerful, delivering consistently unhinged breakdowns. 

Sharp Teeth is pure sonic warfare, with belligerent chugs grinding against earth-shaking bass drops, while savage breakdowns detonate in waves, driven by a ruthless storm of blast beats and battlefield-ready riffs. I chuckled when the track randomly ended with "Well, I got naked!" There is a music video for this song, which is funny because Jason Gerhard (vocals) kidnaps every band member and throws them all into his van. The thumbnail speaks for itself! 

Who fancies a salade de phalanges—“knuckle salad,” if you prefer it in English? This track serves exactly that: chaotic, hard-hitting, and oddly addictive. Pair it with a can of White Monster, and you’ve got the full experience. The production feels like it’s constantly on the boil, never letting up, and the energy spills straight into the music video, which is just as unhinged as the song itself. It shouldn’t work, but it absolutely does—and I’m all in, especially when the White Monster makes its inevitable appearance. A strangely perfect touch along with Mortal Kombat. 

This album hits hard—goosebumps from the first drop. It’s absolute bass-drop central, relentless and unapologetic in its intensity. Every track feels dialled up to the extreme, yet there’s a sharp sense of humour running through it that keeps things from collapsing under their own weight. These boys have nailed that rare balance: brutal, chaotic energy paired with a knowing wink. It’s loud, it’s ridiculous, and it works brilliantly.

Check the new album on iTines or Spotify

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Songs I recommend: Doom Bringer, Salade De Phalanges, 808 and Anxiety

For fans of: Chelsea Grin, Signs Of The Swarm