Severity becomes language on Glutton For Punishment, where control, repetition, and emotional pressure are treated as compositional tools rather than byproducts.
Released in 2024, the album expands on the disciplined framework introduced by Heartworms’ earlier work, pushing it into a fuller, more confrontational statement. Its tone is unyielding and deliberate, drawing from post-punk and gothic traditions while avoiding romanticism or release.
Rigid rhythms, serrated guitar lines, and stark electronic accents form a tightly wound architecture. Vocals are commanding and austere, delivered with a sense of authority that reinforces the album’s themes of endurance, punishment, and restraint.
Recommended for listeners drawn to modern post-punk and darkwave that emphasize discipline, psychological tension, and controlled intensity over catharsis or spectacle.