Stoneburner – Red In Tooth And Claw (Digital/CD EP – COP International)
This EP by Stoneburner, which feels more like a mini-album, is a remastered version of the work originally released in 2020, now featuring one additional track. As part of a larger multimedia project, it combines music with a graphic novel. Alongside the album, Stoneburner (Steven Archer) is unveiling a 200+ page graphic novel through Raw Dog Screaming Press, containing over 400 illustrations that delve deeper into the album’s narrative. While the music stays true to Stoneburner’s signature Industrial-Tribal style, it also introduces quieter tracks, though they still benefit from bombastic production. This release includes more vocal work than previous efforts, reflecting Archer’s belief that this project represents his most significant artistic creation to date. Musically, Stoneburner continues to stand out in the Electro-Industrial scene, but it may not be the first entry point I would recommend for new listeners. (Rating:7½).
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About Stoneburner
Stoneburner is the solo project of Baltimore, Maryland artist Steven Archer, who is also known for his work with the electronic rock band Ego Likeness on Metropolis Records. The project mixes tribal, percussion-driven electronic dance music with experimental and industrial sounds, and its catalog includes titles such as “Songs in the Key of Arrakis”, “The Great Filter” and “Apex Predator”.
“Red In Tooth And Claw” was originally released in 2020; the remastered edition on COP International adds one track and arrives together with the companion graphic novel published by Raw Dog Screaming Press. In December 2025, Archer looked back on the project in a Stoneburner interview with Side-Line.
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