In terms of ferocity alone, Seattle duo Last Slice of Butter is some kind of champion. Despite consisting of only bass and drums (the Death From Above 1979 formula, if you will), they're capable of stirring up more racket than just about anyone in the 206 area code. Their music is punk, technically, but you can tell there are some canny pop and grunge instincts under all the dirty, deafening distortion. If you're not already sold, know this: TSLOB drummer Travis Coster is insane. Lightning fast and furiously forceful, he needs to be seen to be believed.

Last Slice Of Butter

With Humble Cub, Emperor Moth, Girls From the Moon
Thursday, June 10, 6 p.m., $5
The Squawk Box, 745 St. Helens Ave., Tacoma
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