The Spindle Sect’s cross-over sound has positioned them as one of the most provocative bands to emerge this decade. Fusing elements of metal, hip hop and electronica with a sci-fi lyrical concept, The Spindle Sect, originally from Cape Town South Africa, have left an impression on UK audiences since relocating to London in 2008.Debut album ‘‘Bubonic Tronic’’ produced by The Scifientist and The Spindle Sect, mixed in LA by Dave Schiffman (Limp Bizkit, NIN, System of A Down, Red Hot Chilli Peppers) and mastered by Howie Weinberg (Nirvana, Deftones, FNM, Korn) will be available digitally on 27th March, with a limited run of signed physical copies available as part of The Spindle Sect’s tour with US rap/metal pioneers Hed (p.e).
Lead single from the album ‘Escape Route’ is a banger, and show cases the bands ability to switch between ambient electronics to a hard hitting bounce-fest with ease, showing intelligent MC skills from dueling front men Snake and Cavin Chambers. Wearing their influences proudly, this track incorporates the best elements of Korn, Limp Bizkit and Cypress Hill. ‘Escape Route’ will be available for download on 5th March.
March tour dates supporting Hed (p.e):
13th – The Soul Cellar, Southampton
14th – O2 Academy Islington, London
15th – Slade Rooms, Wolverhampton
16th – Legends, Newcastle
17th – Moho Live, Manchester
18th - The Haunt, Brighton
We had a listen to the lead single from the album - ‘Escape Route’- and here’s what we thought:
A cacophony of broken vessels leads to a brisk pace and a toe tapping kick-off. If you like the sound of ‘Skindred’ then you’re sure to love this ... The voices remind me of Serj Tankian (perhaps unsurprisingly, since the band has been working in Los Angeles with Dave Schiffman), but the vocal skills of the diligent frontmen- Snake and Cavin Chambers- are exploited to the full, and encapsulated by gigantic pillows of awe inspiring and mind-blowing power. Bubblicious, cracking and racking percussion develops a whirlwind of highly energetic sounds - whilst those slabs of synthy power-chords from Max Powers blow the cobwebs from your ear-tubes. Yes, they will be bleeding. But you will be pleading for more! Magnificent.
-- © Neil Mach Feb 2012 --
Check out The Spindle Sect here:
http://www.thespindlesect.com
