Premiere of ' Isolation' by Katran wiith Surit, taken from Above The Concrete LP, forthcoming on HANDS Label  

Label: HANDS
Artist: Katran
Title: Above The Concrete LP 
Track: Isolation
Cat: HANDS D273
Format: CD, Digital 
Release Date: April 22, 2022 

Pre - Order: https://handsofficial.bandcamp.com/album/above-the-concrete

After three years in the pipeline, it’s about time for the @KATRAN full-time debut album: Darko Kolar of ONTAL dishes out an instant industrial techno classic, eleven tracks of no-nonsense hard-hitting assaults with four prolific guests bringing their very own sound to extend the musical range of “Above the Concrete“ in a most intriguing way. Expect no moments of rest, surrender to the force of banging repetitive power branded with a brave scrape-and-burn musical edge.
With a new version of his 2019 FORMS OF HANDS compilation track “Mirror Reflection” Darko Kolar dives straight into the driving dance floor material that he has been cutting his teeth on the half dozen KATRAN tracks released so far and takes it from there: Pristine sound design, various flavours of the almighty kick drum and traces of melodic ambience, floating above the industrial shrieks and screeches that litter the album.
The four tracks that have been produced in collaboration promise stimulating diversion: “Isolation” with Spanish DJ/producer SURIT evolves around a slow, pronounced bass line and suggests some deceptive calm, former Ad Noiseam act FAUSTEN tear up the rhythmic structure of “Envenomation” and conjure up chaos, French veterans ELEKTROPLASMA contribute some hardcore flavour to “Disruption” and “Sudden Closure” features noise legend KK NULL with uncontrollable outbursts of industrial debris.
Loop-based, repetitive industrial techno with an edge is a time-honoured and accustomed tradition that HANDS has been fostering since ORPHX’s 1999 classic “Vita Mediativa”, and “Above the Concrete” follows in those footsteps. Strong rhythmic energy to work up a sweat meet nuanced and layered sounds that elevate this album above the functional, above the concrete

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Above The Concrete

Pre - Order

Katran - Isolation(with Surit)[Premiere I HANDS D273]

TKNS - Kinetic Stress
Mastering: San Lopez
Photography: Pablo Julián Sánchez
Artwork: TKNS

Kinetic Stress

Reflections

I Cannot Escape (Pierre Berge-Cia Remix)

Born of queen and champion's fiery might,
A son arose, in inquisitor's armor bright.
Leader of a cult, to serpents they'd pray,
Owner of runes, in shadows they lay.

In the Shattering's wake, Rykard sought power,
Fed himself to the serpent at the twilight hour.
Great Rune in hand, to the beast he did bind,
Vision of futures, where serpents entwined.

Once noble ambitions, to depravity fell,
Feasting on champions, in the serpent's dark cell.
His forces, once loyal, now turned away,
In search of the weapon, their lord to slay.

The Serpent-Hunter, with light blade so pure,
Crafted in ages past, its legend endure.
To kill the immortal, its destiny's call,
Awaiting a champion, to end Rykard's thrall.

In battle with serpents, the light blade gleams,
A symbol of hope, or so it seems.
But for Rykard, the end is nigh,
In tragic defeat, his dreams will die.

Vocals: Saturnia
Matering: The Black Hole Mastering
Artwork: The Nent

Pre-Order: Friday, April 26, 2024
Release: Friday, May 3, 2024

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Mastered: https://symvolia.bandcamp.com/track/bleeding-eyes

Bleeding Eyes [Pre master]

Name of Artist/Project: Nick Viola

Name of Release: A Ghost In Your World

Format: Mini LP Vinyl & Digital
Catalog Number: VENA006
Release Date: February 04, 2025

Purchase link: https://venaeform.com

Track Order List:

a1. A Ghost In Your World
a2. It's Still Real
a3. A Ghost In Your World (Kenny Campbell Remix)
b1. Drop Out
b2. Negative Nancy
b3. Drop Out (Substencia Remix)

Digital bonus Track: 
c1. Tensor

Written + Produced by: Nick Viola

Mastered by: Tim Vitek

Artwork: Permian Designs

Design by: Elaine Stam


About EP:
This album represents a significant evolution in the musical journey of Nick Viola, transitioning from the powernoise and heavy industrial sounds of his previous project, Fractured Transmission, into a techno-framed landscape. Spanning seven tracks, including remixes, the album features recurring sounds sourced from machinery, field recordings, and personal travels. These elements create an uneasy atmosphere oscillating between slight discomfort and absolute dread, offering a dystopian sonic experience fitting for the times we unfortunately live in. 

The opening track, 'A Ghost in Your World,' sets an intense tone with distorted atmospheres and 'It's Still Real' follows with a relentless pulse and swirling mechanical sounds, seamlessly flowing into Kenny Campbell's remix of 'A Ghost In Your World', providing a cathartic release for the A side.

'Drop Out,' guides listeners on a psychedelic journey into the B side of the record, while 'Negative Nancy' ramps up the energy with an aggressive industrial techno assault offering an antagonistic jab at the current trend within the genre. Substencia's remix of “Drop Out” delves deeper into psychedelia, offering an immersive trance-like experience relieving the tension of “Negative Nancy”.

The digital-only bonus track, 'Tensor,' maintains the album's heavy industrial techno feel of a well oiled machine, ready to pummel any underground sound system.


About Artist:
Nick Viola is a versatile electronic music producer known for his distinctive blend of industrial and techno music, drawing inspiration from a wide range of influences spanning from the gritty sounds of powernoise to the pulsating energy of techno.

Born and raised in Los Angeles,  Nick began his musical journey immersed in the industrial club scene, where he cut his teeth performing at the legendary Los Angeles industrial club Das Bunker. Here, he honed his craft and developed a deep appreciation for the raw, aggressive textures of industrial music. As the driving force behind the project Fractured Transmission, he made a name for himself with his uncompromising approach to power and rhythmic noise, earning recognition for his intense live performances and relentless sonic assaults.

However, Nick was always drawn to the rhythms and sounds of techno, and in a bold move, he embarked on a new chapter in his musical career, transitioning from the abrasive sounds and rhythms of powernoise to recontextualizing those sounds into a more techno landscape. With this album, “A Ghost In your World”, he showcases his evolution as an artist, seamlessly blending the industrial aesthetics of his past with the pulsating energy and frame of techno.

Spanning six tracks, “A Ghost In Your World” is a sonic journey through dark, dystopian landscapes and pulsating dance floors, where distorted atmospheres and mechanical rhythms collide to create a mesmerizing and immersive experience. From the haunting textures of "A Ghost in Your World" to the relentless energy of "Negative Nancy," each track offers a unique glimpse into Nick's sonic universe, inviting listeners to explore new depths with each listen.

As Nick Viola continues to evolve musically, he remains committed to crafting immersive sonic experiences that resonate with listeners on a visceral, and primal level. 

Artist Socials:
https://www.instagram.com/nickv.la

A Ghost In Your World

A1 Nick Viola - A Ghost In Your World

DΛS - Strange Behavior

timing

Final station.
ATNL Reboot is the steady breath of a machine at peace.
It does not cure — it stabilizes.
A slow, controlled beat, almost inhuman,
as if the heart had become an engine.
The human sleeps a while in the machinery...
and dreams.

ATNL Reboot

O CÄO - CHECK (FLIPSILV3R remix))

First track of 2+2=5's Surrounded By Drones EP

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@2_2_5 - Surrounded By Drones EP
1 - Surrounded By Drones
2 - Hive Mind Activation Sequence

Mastering by @znzl

L32002 | 2+2=5 - Surrounded By Drones (Original mix)

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I Cannot Escape (Pierre Berge-Cia Remix)

Revok Records