Instant Lake – Dystodream

2024-03-11 / khocico / Reads: 909

I'm seldom inclined to delve into older releases, but I'll make an exception here. The Italian quartet Instant Lake has been active since 2015, and their music can be best described as an ephemeral blend of electronics, guitars, and atmospheric vocals. It's a fusion of rock and post-punk with an...

Interbreeding III - Xenophobic

2005-10-09 / Attack / Reads: 4750

I have recently come across a brand new album Interbreeding III entitled:"Xenophobic". It was produced in co production of Sampler Sans Repoches, Black Rain Records, Black Flames Records and Negative Gain Records. Already the cover promises interesting experiences, evoking association with the mode of “Matrix” and “Alien” ( the graphic...

IRA NOCTIS – Faces of Deception

2024-12-05 / khocico / Reads: 920

IRA NOCTIS, the dark-electro project helmed by Kamil "DarthFury" Zaradkiewicz, is a rare gem in the Polish alternative music scene, delivering a brand of harsh electronic music that is both uncompromising and expertly executed. With the release of "Faces of Deception" on November 30, 2024, Zaradkiewicz presents a sonic narrative...

Ira Noctis- Lucifer and Unholy Trinity

2025-04-10 / khocico / Reads: 506

Not many artists venture into the realm of dark electro these days — and that makes Kamil’s dedication all the more commendable. Chapeau bas for holding the line, for keeping the pulse of this genre alive and kicking. There are moments at festivals when a seemingly random discovery becomes the...

Iris - Wrath

2005-10-10 / Selene / Reads: 8077

The fans od good old Iris won't be disappointed, as the old mode, which characterized the group from the very beginning, is still present on the new CD. We will also find a lot of guitar sounds interlaced with synthpop. What can I say about the CD?...

Isaac Howlett [Empathy Test] - House of Cards

2024-02-28 / khocico / Reads: 966

Isaac Howlett, the mastermind behind Empathy Test, also known for his collaborations, such as with Daniel Graves, has decided to release something exclusively his own. Having known him for a while, this guy has always been bursting with ideas, exuding contagious energy, and displaying inexhaustible creativity. He's the type who...