Hardcore punk trailblazers MAAFA have emerged from the wreckage of the past half-decade since their 2017 Demo EP to announce their long-awaited debut full-length album, titled Because We Are, slated for release on Juneteenth this year (June 19, 2023). Prepare to be engulfed in a vortex of raw energy and unyielding spirit as MAAFA, the groundbreaking self-dubbed ‘Afro-Progressive Hardcore’ punk ensemble, begins the reckoning with their first single, “Deficit.” With a careful composition of crushing guitars, ecstatic percussion, and unapologetic lyricism, MAAFA sets a new benchmark for not just the hardcore punk scene, but for the heavy music landscape as a whole. Embarking on a journey that transcends musical boundaries, MAAFA has captivated audiences around the globe, leaving a trail of aw...