We are “playing” some HARDBALL today with the debut of the band’s brand new single “NRA.” It’s often said that you have your whole life to write your debut record but a much more protracted time to produce its follow-up. The latter part is yet to be determined, but this Vancouver-area trio certainly took their time in writing their self-titled debut full-length effort. And judging by this first single, it was time well spent as we await the record’s release on July 21st. With the title “NRA,” you probably already have some idea of where the band is going with this. Punishingly heavy and powerful, the band members go absolutely musically berserk on this one, throwing everything they’ve got against the wall, with the song’s intensity matching the weight of its message. Gun control is an issu...