Vol. #247: Iron Bison: “the cooking show”

Rustbelt Rock Review

By: Z.M. Delgado

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Volume #247: Iron Bison: “the cooking show”

Release Date: July 30th, 2026

Good evening or afternoon… Be it morning or midnight; whatever the time, I hope this article finds you well. It is I, Z.M. Delgado, back again with another edition of the old RbRR. This week I have a real nasty one for you: Iron Bison’s new EP, “the cooking show.” This one just dropped last Tuesday and I’ve been rocking it ever since. Now that I have the opportunity, I finally get to kick back and break it down for you. So first an introduction, Iron Bison is some sort of metal band… they’re kind of hard to catagorize. They are known for their visceral sound and gritty live performances. They are intense and menacing, and like I said, nothing short of nasty. This new EP doesn’t veer from that lane at all. The Bison keeps true to their sound. Like a cyclone they tear at your speakers with wicked intent. In only five songs and 18 minutes they do unspeakable damage. But more on all that later, first lets dig into these tracks and see what shakes out.

Kicking off the EP is “Victorian Boi Buscemi.” It opens up with a compelling Drum beat, a verbally abusive vocal sample and a menacing Bass line. Its an interesting beginning, but it’s when the Guitar and Vocals drop in that the song really takes off. With a vicious scream Iron Bison unleashes a tempest of Metal fury. The song is nothing short of brutal. It launches the EP with savagery and sets the bar high for the rest of the release.

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“PIGS” is a meatgrinder, plain and simple. This song is an uncut display and a raw expression. The riffs are devastating, the Vox nothing short of intense and the Drums are sinew snapping precision. Finally the breakdown that closes out the track is crusher and certain mosh pit fuel.

“Bonito” is apparently some sort of drinking song. It is also one heavy son of a bitch. It jumps off with a power packed Drum pattern and riff that will surely snap necks. The Vocals rage unchecked as they snarl for more booze. Tucked away in the middle of the song, there’s a killer Drum break followed by a blistering solo, that absolutely blazes. In short, it’s a monster track that has some big teeth and a powerful thirst.

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“Bloodletter” follows suit with it’s predecessors, keeping the intensity up and the heaviness at peak levels. It begins with a slow plodding tempo that just seems to demand bodily collisions. It has some fast portions that will have you banging your head and also a concussive breakdown that closes out the beast. It is aggressive, grinding down the listener with it’s profound weight.

“Dome II” starts out with an ominous progression of notes, over a dark movie sample. When the sample runs out the Vocals come in like a hellstorm. Fire and brimstone come pouring from the speakers as this devastating track unfolds. This song has all the power and rage contained in the rest of the album, woven together into a dystopian tapestry of nightmare sounds. The sheer wrath wrapped into this track is incalculable. It cannot be quantified, only felt. There is a pressure exuded, a force. You can’t measure it, or explain it. You simply have to experience it. Plain and simple. “Dome II” is devastation and it is the perfect way to close out this EP.

So what is the final verdict on Iron Bison’s “the cooking show?” Well I absolutely love it. I mean, what’s there not to love. It’s pure Iron Bison to the core: Savage and uncut. Every song, every note is an unapologetic assault on anyone who dares to sneer at heavy music. These are no mere musicians, these are soldiers on the front lines of the war for sonic supremacy. They are the Cleveland Metal Scene’s death dealers. This band is not for everyone. The weak willed and the easily shaken need not apply. This is music for the heaviest of the heavy. It is for those who like their Metal with all it sharp pieces and jagged edges. It is the burning edge of heaviness… It cuts, it sears. This is why I really dig Iron Bison. Because their sound is so raw. They don’t write ballads. They don’t play pretty music. Iron Bison isn’t trying to touch your heart; Iron Bison wants to break your goddamn spine. So if that sounds appealing to you, then I dare you to give “the cooking show” a listen. You might be terrified, but you won’t be disappointed. Thanks for reading.

Until next time, Rock on, Rustbelt,

-Z.M. Delgado

Rustbelt Rock Review

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7/5/2026

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