Militarie Gun Fire Back on God Save The Gun
Ian Shelton and friends return with an explosive record that transforms punk fury into something deeply human.
by Sarah Morrison
God Save The Gun hits like a live wire, crackling with tension and raw emotion at every turn. Three years after their debut, Militarie Gun return with a sound that feels both sharper and more expansive than ever before, keeping their pop punk roots while threading in a more mature level of intimacy. The album moves effortlessly between blistering aggression and reflective introspection, drawing the listener into this turbulent energy.
Ian Shelton guides the listener through the eye of a personal storm, confronting cycles of self-doubt, recklessness, and attempts at repair with unflinching honesty. His words cut through the noise with vivid immediacy, pairing bursts of energy with sharp self-awareness. The band matches him note for note, balancing abrasive, high-energy instrumentation with glimpses of vulnerability. Shelton turns frustration into empowerment, wielding emotion as a tool for defiance rather than despair. His voice swings between intensity and intimacy, giving the record a human edge that carries through every track.
Even in its quieter moments, the album commands attention. There’s a willingness to wrestle with darkness, and to explore fragile, fractured states of being, all while retaining a glimmer of humanity and humour.
Despite the spirals of chaos, God Save The Gun lands on catharsis. Militarie Gun have created a record that is both anthematic and deeply personal, proof that healing can be messy yet hopeful. It doesn’t just capture survival, it shows the exhilaration of confronting your own demons and clawing your way back from the edge.
