General Information
Personnel:
Carolina Galimberti – vocals
Alessandra Pozzi – drums
Tiziana Cotella – drums
Erika Pagin – bass
Rebecca Vaccari – guitars
Release Date: May 8, 2026
Producer: Stefano Santi
Setting the Scene
Milan’s all-female quintet Gogoponies delivers a relentless brand they call “fit metal” that fuses thrash metal with humor. The band released their second album, Death Before Zumba, putting their unique sound on display once again.
First Impression
Musically, the entire album feels like an intense workout, but its lyrics create the refreshing vibe of hanging out with friends. While the foundation is clearly thrash, it never feels like a band trying to copy what the classic thrash metal bands did. Instead, they have crafted a unique thrash sound to tell their own story.
Similar Sounds
If you’re into any of these artists, this album should be on your radar.
Visual Vibes
Track on Repeat
The song’s heavy riffs and biting lyrics, driven forward at a blistering tempo, create an exciting track that leaves a lasting mark.
In-depth Notes
Musical Shape 🎸
The album is fast and packed with exciting, well-crafted riffs, especially right out of the gate on the opening track, “Death Before Zumba.” It manages to keep that high intensity and speed going from start to finish without ever feeling redundant, simply because every new riff is just as thrilling as the last.
Vocal Performance 🎤
The vocal performance perfectly matches the album’s relentless energy. Carolina Galimberti’s voice is simply made for thrash metal, delivering the exact grit and attitude these fast riffs and beats demand.
Production Quality 🎧
The production quality is consistently strong, giving the fast-paced music a clear and heavy mix.
Themes and Concepts 💭
By using sharp sarcasm to call out fake friendships and pretentious attitudes, the album’s themes succeed perfectly because they add a fun, relatable honesty to the aggressive music.
Final Verdict
Death Before Zumba is a relentless thrash powerhouse fueled by heavy riffs, killer vocals, and biting sarcasm.
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Perfect For…
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Working out – energetic for an exciting workout
Driving – but keep your eyes on the road
Gaming – Enjoy while playing your favorite games
Partying – boys not invited
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