Mortal Realm – Stab In The Dark (Digital/CD/Vinyl Album – Mortal Realm)
Mortal Realm – Stab In The Dark
Mortal Realm is the brainchild of American artist Adam V. Jones, previously known for his work with Haex and the lesser-known Sterling Silicon. This album features 7 tracks that lead the listener down a dark, intense Electro path where EBM and Industrial collide. Each song is meticulously crafted, showcasing a rich and dynamic soundscape. The raw, commanding vocals complement the explosive energy of the record, making it a must-listen for fans of Front Line Assembly. While the album is limited to just seven tracks, every song is a standout, leaving a lasting impression. Mortal Realm is undoubtedly a name to keep in mind. (Rating:8).
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About Mortal Realm
Mortal Realm is the solo, multi-genre industrial project of Seattle-based musician Adam V. Jones, who previously worked in the Los Angeles esoteric-industrial duo Haex alongside Sarah Graves and created the solo project Sterling Silicon. Musically the project offers a mix of industrial, goth and post-punk with an electronic core, combining club-oriented rhythms with atmospheric and metal-tinged elements. The project is signed to US label Negative Gain Productions.
Jones first introduced his project via digital releases on Bandcamp, before announcing a full-length debut with Negative Gain. The album “Stab In The Dark” followed on 5 July 2024 as a seven-track set issued on digital, CD and vinyl formats. Its tracklist comprises “Ox”, “Trash”, “Death Debt”, “The Face”, “Nostrum Nepenthe”, “Terminal Fate” and “The Bitterness of Life”.
Mortal Realm returned in late 2025 with the single “With A Heavy Heart”, released digitally on 7 November 2025, followed in December 2025 by “ROT (And Decompose)”, both via Negative Gain Productions. “Stab In The Dark”, the project’s debut album, is the release reviewed here.
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