Front Line Assembly's latest release, Mechviruses, is a sonic deep-dive into their electronic-industrial arsenal, showcasing 10 electrifying tracks that remix, revisit, re-imagine, and add brand new instrumentation and vocals to the band. This collection offers a pulsating journey through dystopian soundscapes, where each track brims with intricate layering and powerful beats that have become synonymous with Front Line Assembly's legacy. From throbbing, synth-driven anthems to darker, more brooding explorations, ranging from darkwave to metal-industrial to synthpop, Mechviruses embodies the band's mastery of fusing harsh industrial elements with cutting-edge electronic rhythms. With contributions from Artoffact acts including ULTRA SUNN, Ayria, Bootblacks, Seeming, Encephalon, Fotocrime and others, to friends of the label such as MVTANT and s:cage, Mechviruses strikes a balance between innovation and homage. Mechviruses re-invents what it means to make a remix, and reaffirms Front Line Assembly's commitment to evolving their sound, inviting listeners into a future where the boundary between machine and music blurs beyond recognition.
Released March 7th, 2025 on Artoffact Records.
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