Cherubs

The Profile

Cherubs are an American noise rock band from Austin, Texas. Formed in 1991, they released Icing (1992) and Heroin Man (1994) on Trance Syndicate, disbanded in the mid-1990s, and reunited in 2014, issuing 2 Ynfynyty (2015) and Immaculada High (2019), followed by SLO BLO 4 FRNZ & SXY (2023).

American noise rock band from Austin, Texas; active 1991–1994 and 2014–present; early releases on Trance Syndicate; later albums include 2 Ynfynyty and Immaculada High.

A single, fervent review crowns Heroin Man the Texans’ definitive statement in noise rock. It highlights the album’s brutal sound, nihilistic themes, and standout tracks like Stag Party and Dave of the Moon. The piece frames the 1994 release as an essential in the genre, with vivid imagery of decay and catharsis. Overall verdict: undisputed masterpiece.