In the winter of 2023, DAGGERS, a Belgian band known for their distinctive crust-infused hardcore sound, returned to the studio to create their fifth full-length album, entitled “The Fable of the Bees“. In this new release, the band expands their musical horizons and delves deeper into emotional territories, showcasing a newfound sincerity and maturity that does not compromise their characteristic grittiness. With guitars that emit a sense of gloom from the abyss, accompanied by unyielding drum beats and gravelly yet soulful vocals, the six tracks in “The Fable of the Bees” are evidence of a band that is unpredictable and unique. DAGGERS skillfully avoids the common tropes of hardcore punk and noise rock, instead creating a desolate and haunting soundscape that is e...