Akalotz – Angry Body Machine (Album – Digital/CD – Scanner/Dark Dimensions)
The German duo Akalotz doesn’t frequently release new albums, but when they do, it’s worth the wait. Active since 2007, their third album, “Angry Body Machine,” marks their first new release since 2017 and their debut on the Scanner label. Akalotz stays true to their EBM roots, but they skillfully elevate the genre by infusing a darker, more sophisticated edge. While the sound is familiar, this is far from a typical EBM record. The album feels like a fusion of old-school EBM with bombastic arrangements reminiscent of Vomito Negro. It’s brutal, raw, yet incredibly effective—a gastronome’s choice in EBM. (Rate:8½).
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About Akalotz
Akalotz is a German EBM duo founded by Thorsten Haury in 2007, later joined by drummer Nico Klenner. The project released its debut album “Shift To Evil” in 2014, followed by “Confront” in 2017, which Akalotz discussed in a Side-Line interview around its release. “Angry Body Machine” is the group’s third album and first release for Scanner.
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