If you’ve ever wanted to witness a band exorcise their own genre constraints with a flamethrower, a chainsaw, and a wicked sense of humor, The Quick & Easy Boys have done just that, and more, in their latest single “Demons.” Hailing from Portland, Oregon, this power trio throws subtlety out the window and plunges headfirst into the deliciously deranged underworld of heavy metal, black metal, and death metal, all while keeping their signature groove-drenched swagger intact.
Released on May 16, 2025, “Demons” is the first sonic strike off their new album SCARY THINGS, and it’s every bit as chaotic and cathartic as its title suggests. From the first riff, the track announces itself with the force of a possessed freight train. Sean Badders’ gnarly bass snarls beneath Jimmy Russell’s guitar wizardry, while Tyrone Hendrix’s drumming hits with relentless precision. It’s aggressive, it’s theatrical, and it’s weird, in the best way possible!
The real gut-punch, though, is the music video, directed by longtime visual partner Jon Meyer. Picture this: corrupted youth, hellfire, dancers, and a chainsaw-wielding maniac—all staged with twisted theatrical flair. It’s part metal nightmare, part satire of moral panics past, and fully committed to turning the volume up to 666!
But beneath the carnage and camp, there’s control. The band masterfully walks the line between parody and sincerity, delivering something brutal but never bleak, outrageous but never careless. “Demons” doesn’t just scream; it struts, it grooves, and it invites you to dance on the edge of the abyss.
Whether you’re here for the Sabbathian riffs, the postmodern pastiche, or simply to be gloriously overwhelmed, one thing’s clear: “Demons” isn’t just a song. It’s a ritual. A spectacle. A full-throttle purge of inhibition; and it’s absolutelynot for the fainthearted!
