Shane Jost from technical death metal act Cognitive discusses their latest album, Abhorrence with Peter ‘Trendcrusher’ K. Shane shares the joys and challenges of the band’s seven-year touring streak, the creative alchemy behind their evolving sound, and the nostalgic influence of MySpace-era bands.
Tune in to hear how Cognitive‘s latest work promises to be the soundtrack to your heaviest workouts and the wildest mosh pits!
Garry Brents from Memorrhage/Gonemage andBilly & Peter from Timepiece share bands from their regions that played nu-metal, Gizmachi, and Stillborn Nursery.
Peter ‘Trendcrusher’ K also shares 2 bands from India, Medicis and Pin Drop Violence along with a current act from Australia, The Last Martyr.
Tune in to hear some gems from the early to mid 2000’s
Track List
Medicis – Stay Far
Gizmachi – The Answer
Stillborn Nursery – Cold Knife (Cervix Biopsy)
Pin Drop Violence – No Regrets
The Last Martyr – Antidote
Update
Phlegm from Stillborn Nursery shared a link to dSIVY tracks and I found one track on Youtube
Another nighttime after another insignificant daytime, lost in the surreal confines of my Helsinki existence. Tonight, I delve into KYCTO, originally from Kyiv, Ukraine, for a while now based in Paris, France. Their debut mini-studio album, "A Concert for Guitar, Voice, and Drums," has captivated my attention since my initial encounter, released on May 3rd, 2024.
KYCTO, Safe Space (Official Audio)
KYCTO’s journey is not just a narrative of displacement but a profound articulation of resilience and creativity. Their music resonated with me deeply, bridging the gap between our disparate musical landscapes. Introduced to this project with the album’s most intricate track, "War," I found myself drawn into their universe, compelled to explore beyond our musical differences.
"A Concert for Guitar, Voice, and Drums" is an eight-track journey that incorporates guitars, vocals, drums, and a saxophone, with an experimental edge that merges black metal vocals with avant-garde instrumentation of progressive, djent, nu-metal, and metalcore elements. Uncharacteristically non-Western, the album’s enigmatic allure kept me engaged, leading to a direct outreach to the band for deeper understanding. Such artistic encounters are rare and resonate far beyond the music itself.
Listening to the album was neither easy nor conventionally enjoyable; it was an immersive experience of deliberate discomfort, aligning with the band's artistic vision. The album is predominantly driven by its instrumental work—guitars and drums—complemented by vocals and saxophone, where the vocalist enhances the narrative without overshadowing the robust instrumental framework, channeling an essence reminiscent of early black metal.
Technically, "A Concert for Guitar, Voice, and Drums" continues to polarize and to provoke. KYCTO's mastery of digital soundscapes draw influences from the raw, unapologetic energy of vintage black metal, challenging conventional boundaries.
KYCTO, War – Single Front Cover Artwork.
This time, I choose to withhold my subjective critique, knowing that the album's very essence and format are purposefully crafted to challenge and provoke. While the soundscape is not typically to my taste, tracks like "Safe Space" transcend the ordinary, offering a sonic escape that defies terrestrial bounds.
Anton Logov, Nezlamniy Kyiv
In conclusion, KYCTO has earned my deep respect and admiration. Their courage to explore and express intricate textures of sound and emotion combines vintage black metal with progressive metal elements, transcending conventional musical boundaries while keeping the listener sonically immersed. Tracks "In Memory of Ukrainian Victims of War" and "Safe Space" have rightfully earned their spots in our 'Monsters of Metal Underground' playlist on Spotify. Thank you for reading.
Kycto, A Concert for Guitar, Voice, and Drums – Album Front Cover Artwork.
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