Though long-time residents of Virginia's storied screamo and DIY scene, the Richmond-based collective known as .gif from god have embedded themselves within the system of hardcore punk and extreme metal, spreading an encrypted message of social injustice and impending collapse. Solidifying their line-up in late 2017, .gif from god describe themselves as "serious yet playful", practicing a cold, calculating blend of grind and metalcore absurdity designed to act as a vehicle for their ominous propaganda. On their upcoming Prosthetic debut, a 12-song album titled approximation_of_a_human , the Virginians demonstrate a surgical command of their ruthless and chaotic sound. The album was recorded and mixed at Viva Studios by Matt Michel, and mastered by Lance Koehler at Minimum Wage Recording.