By Milly Nicholson
Newcastle alt-rock trio Abnorm returns with Rats, a tightly wound blast that captures the band’s knack for blending raw aggression with anthemic hooks. Built on serrated guitar tones, the track wastes no time establishing its intent: punchy, confrontational, and unapologetically loud. Lead Abbie delivers a vocal that balances snarl and melody, pushing the song’s themes of frustration and defiance into a chant-ready chorus that feels tailor-made for gig crowds.
Clocking in at just under three minutes, Rats thrives on economy — every riff lands with purpose, and the momentum never slackens. The band’s sound retains the visceral heaviness heard in earlier material while sharpening its melodic edge, hinting at a growing confidence in crafting lean, crowd-igniting tunes. The single marks the step forward of Abnorm and signals a renewed push into the UK live circuit.
Coinciding with the single’s release, Abnorm have confirmed an April UK tour, bringing their high-energy live show to intimate venues across the country:
Rats is lean, ferocious, and built for the stage — a statement release that reinforces Abnorm’s reputation as one of the UK underground’s most electrifying live prospects
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