Malecnom is a German project led by Sven Hegewald. Their debut album features dark, atmospheric influences reminiscent of the golden era of German Gothic and Electro-Wave. The use of German vocals, often presented as a male-female duet, enhances the strong 90s vibe that permeates the album. While the album shows potential, many of the tracks feel incomplete, as though something crucial is missing. In summary, it’s an intriguing debut that could serve as a solid foundation for further development. (Rating:6½). 

Listen to “Dominance + Submission”:

About Malecnom

Malecnom is the project of German musician Sven Hegewald. An earlier CD, “PsychoTötungsEquipment”, appeared in 2008.

The debut album “Anhedonie” was released on digital and CD through Danse Macabre Records, and the project also appeared on the “Cold Hands Seduction Vol. 259” compilation CD issued with the German magazine Sonic Seducer.

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