"II" CD by Dead Cross

Guitarist Michael Crain (Retox), bassist Justin Pearson (The Locust, Retox), drummer Dave Lombardo (Slayer, Mr. Bungle, Fantômas), and singer Mike Patton (Faith No More, Mr. Bungle, Fantômas) present, five years after the band's self-titled debut, its successor simply titled 'II'. The album not only features noisy hardcore, but also tackles politically inspired themes. Furthermore, it serves as a testament to their friendship, as the band demonstrated strong solidarity after Crain's unexpected cancer diagnosis.