By Carlos Ramirez |
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5.13.2026

Barcelona’s Disposal emerged from the ashes of a previous project that never fully clicked, but the connection among the members was already there. “The chemistry was there, so I approached Martin about starting something fresh,” bassist Elias explains. Chakana brought in second guitarist Kirill, and vocalist Esteban—who Elias had worked with before—rounded things out. “That’s how Disposal was born—a group of like-minded people coming together to create something more aggressive and focused.”

Here’s everything to know about Disposal: the band sits at the intersection of beatdown and ’90s brutal death metal, pulling from both with equal force. Their sound leans on the weight of bands like Repudilation, Entorturement, and Internal Bleeding, while channeling the HM-2 buzzsaw tone of Dismember and the groove-heavy stomp of modern death-infused hardcore like Xibalba, Discontent, and Spawn of Disgust. As Elias puts it, “It’s essentially a mix of ignorance, filth, and groove.”

IN REVERENCE TO NOTHING by DISPOSAL

That approach is front and center on their debut demo, In Reverence to Nothing. The release is entirely self-produced, with the band handling recording and production themselves alongside close friends. “We really wanted to keep that raw, self-managed energy for our first release,” Elias says. The result is a demo that feels immediate and unfiltered, matching the band’s overall ethos. Lyrically, the material pulls from internal struggles and personal experiences, while the title reflects a more nihilistic mindset rooted in beatdown’s no-frills attitude.

Disposal are also part of a thriving scene across the Iberian Peninsula. “The scene is very healthy right now with some killer proposals,” Elias notes, pointing to bands like Terminal Punishment—who recently released a split with Anhedonia—and Faced Out as standouts worth checking out.


Photo: Will Vila

The band has already started making their presence felt onstage. Their live debut came opening for Recount and No Face No Case, a high-pressure introduction that set the tone moving forward. “It was a baptism of fire,” Elias says, “but the energy was incredible and it felt like the perfect way to introduce Disposal to the pit.”

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About the Author

Carlos Ramirez

Owner of No Echo, Carlos Ramirez has played in the bands Black Army Jacket, Hope Collapse, and Deny the Cross. Born and raised in Queens, NY, Carlos resides in Los Angeles with his wife and two kids.