ReeToxA’s new single “HMAS CERBERUS” is your fix. This is a voltage-fuelled confession booth, screaming through a wall of 90s Oz rock amplifiers with a modern twist.
Right out the gate, the vibe is pure alternative grunge sludge—think heavy riffs meets melodic punch, the kind of tune that’s deep but you can still dance to it. And you will move, because beneath the crushing guitar work and relentless rhythm section lies an infectious, almost insolent energy. But don’t let the groove fool you. The heart of this beast is its subject matter: a brutally honest, no-bullshit take on alcohol abuse and the mental scars carved by life in the defence force. This is heavy stuff, people.
Inspired by the true story of Jason McKee, who served a ten-year stint in the navy, the track conduits the disorientation and lingering PTSD of that life. In a Melbourne beer garden, “seeing four seasons in one day,” a metaphor that perfectly captures the core. It’s about reflection, damage, and the long shadow of service.
What makes “HMAS CERBERUS” stand out in a sea of repetitive rock is its amazing poetry and fearless originality. It’s a brave, singular topic handled without an ounce of pretension. You can snag this killer single on all streaming platforms, but true collectors will want to hunt down the physical media on Vinyl and CD through Band Camp. ReeToxA just dropped the mic, and the echo is gonna linger.