Name: The Devil's Charade (live) by Threnodist
Duration: 3 min 34 s
Description: live

IOTUNN "Waves Below (Live)" from the album "Waves over Copenhell"

IOTUNN "Waves Below (Live)"

The Devil's Charade (live)

W.E.B. "Dark Web (Live)" from the album "Darkness Alive"

W.E.B. "Dark Web (Live)"

‣ Available here: quartz.bfan.link/interloper

Metalheadz and Quartz present Interloper, a body of work years in the making, and an unfiltered document of evolution, displacement and creative persistence. Originally sparked by an invitation from Goldie in 2018 to deliver multiple releases for the label, the album gradually took on its own identity, absorbing each stage of Quartz’s shifting environments and mindset.

There has always been something quietly disquieting about the music of Quartz, also known as Elliot Garvey. Not in a theatrical sense, but more like a fog that rolls in and never quite lifts. Interloper continues that tension: textured, brooding, and deeply precise. The record doesn’t announce itself; it unfolds slowly, rewarding close attention with meticulous detail and atmosphere.

Garvey’s path has always been unconventional. A Welsh producer uninterested in social media or self-promotion, he has carved out a singular presence within the underground. Respected by veterans and quietly championed by tastemakers, his work sits outside trend or scene. “I’ve always chased that looming tension,” he says. “Something that hits in a way you don’t quite expect.”

Unlike many concept-driven projects, Interloper emerged organically, over years of work alongside his other releases. “I realised I’d been holding onto this idea that albums needed a narrative,” Garvey explains. “Once I let that go, it became a diary, a reflection of refining my craft and finding the music I truly love.”

Sonically, the record resists easy classification. Distorted textures, intricate sound design, and subtle sampling weave through each track, balancing grit and clarity. Despite its variety, a single thread runs throughout: a tension that feels both ominous and euphoric. That restless curiosity defines the album, from the stark propulsion of Ganzfeld to the layered atmospherics of Skeng.

Growing up in Cardiff, far from London’s pirate radio hubs, Garvey developed in isolation, guided by instinct. Record shops were classrooms, and intuition was the only teacher. “I had to work out what hit me,” he recalls. “No tutorials, no shortcuts, just listening and learning.” That independence shaped a sound that is club-ready but unconstrained, detailed yet raw.

The title Interloper reflects Garvey’s position within the culture: present but never fully belonging. It is both an inside joke and a quiet statement, a nod to the artist who exists in the shadows, shaping the scene without demanding its spotlight.

In a world driven by visibility, Garvey’s silence is deliberate. He allows the music to speak for itself, building a reputation on substance over persona. “If I was going to make an impact, it had to be through the strength of the music,” he says.

Interloper stands as both culmination and continuation, intense without theatrics, brooding without ego, and deeply personal while remaining universal. It is a record that lingers, its impact growing long after the final note fades.

“Really, it’s just about doing the work,” Garvey says. “You show up, make something honest, and let it run.” In a landscape obsessed with immediacy, Interloper is quiet defiance, a record that doesn’t ask to be seen, only to be felt. 

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Quartz lands on Metalheadz with 'Do NXT'.  

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Quartz - Do NXT

Last show of 2025 featuring Ant TC1 and badman Rift with a guest mix for the 2nd hour of the show.

Studio recorded (original quality) recording. Hope you enjoy.

Dispatch linktree

Ant TC1 presents the Dispatch Recordings show ft. Rift - Kool FM, 11.12.2025

Metalheadz on Kool FM - Bailey, Marly Marl & SP:MC - 24 December 2025

Metalheadz x Night Tales residency (9/16/23/30 January) - https://ra.co/promoters/176195

*Fri 9 Jan (Blue Note)*
Artist
Grooverider
Loxy
Digital
Diverge
Chinese Daughter
Cleveland Watkiss

*Fri 16 Jan*
Doc Scott 
Ant TC1
Phase
Conrad Subs
LaMeduza
Medic
Emma G

*Fri 24 Jan*
Dillinja
HLZ
Submotive
Philth
Diverge
Blackeye MC

*Fri 31 Jan (Headz History)*
DJ Storm
Kid Drama
Ant TC1
EIJER
MC GQ








Loxy & Medic MC (Metalheadz History Sessions) - recorded live at Phonox, London - 23/08/2025

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Blueprintz 03 brings together a curated selection of the most defining tracks released on Metalheadz throughout 2025. The compilation weaves between club-focused material and more atmospheric pieces, featuring long-standing contributors alongside newer names.

TRACKLIST

1.	Seba & Paradox - Cypher
2.	Conrad Subs - Texture
3.	Quartz - Skeng
4.	Lynx - Splutter (ft. Bagshot)
5.	Trex - Spoons
6.	Physics	- No Debts
7.	John B & LaMeduza - Ventil-8 (VIP mix)
8.	London Elektricity - Life Is But A Dream
9.	Drex174 - Otaku
10.	Quartz - See My Scar
11.	Park Shadow - Higher Realms
12.	Beta 2 - White Dahlia
13.	Wagz - Dreamcatcher
14.	J:Kenzo & Basic Rhythm - Strontium Dog
15.	Kolectiv - Damocles
16.	Goldie vs Friske - Hyena 24K
17.	Wagz - Zzap!
18.	NC-17 - Act Of Rage VIP (ft. Ant TC1)
19.	EIJER - Nebulous
20.	Alex Reece - Pulp Fiction (Benny L Remix)
21.	Mineral	- Shiden
22.	Phase & Cleveland Watkiss - Diamond Rita

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Blueprintz 03 (Album Mix)

First show of 2026 with a presentation of forthcoming label material from me and a killer (2nd to date) guest mix from the man Jaise.

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Ant TC1 presents the Dispatch Recordings show ft. Jaise - Kool FM, 08.01.2026

We are a San Jose based metal band who enjoy playing heavy music.  Our influences include heavy metal acts from the 80's, thrash metal, death metal, and british heavy metal.    

The Devil's Charade (live)

Threnodist

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