Review: Kevorkian Death Cycle – 'Distorted Religion'

KEVORKIAN DEATH CYCLE
'Distorted Religion'
NEGATIVE GAIN PRODUCTIONS

Hot on the heels of last year's exceptional return after thirteen long years, Kevorkian Death Cycle are wasting little time with a new album in the works from which this latest single 'Distorted Religion' is cut. The band pick up where they left off with 'God Am I' with two new nasty electro-industrial floor fillers.

Starting with 'The Promise', the band slowly unveil a tense, crawling, beat driven track that perfectly juxtaposes sinister verses and airy, soaring choruses. It's slow and dark, and perhaps not a classic club track on first listen, but the steady beat a filthy bass make this subtly infectious.

The title track, 'Distorted Religion', again favours a slower pace, but with its catchy leads and heavy chorus is a more identifiable club track ready to be unleashed. It has that unmistakeable KDC edge to it that will appeal to long-time fans and be a perfect introduction for virgin ears.

The remixes courtesy of Assemblage 23 and HexRx don't particularly drift into radically different territory with Assemblage 23 giving the title track a suitably old school sounding dressing down, while HexRx up the club potential of 'The Promise'.

This single is a perfect taster for the forthcoming album, two strong lead tracks that give you everything that you want from Kevorkian Death Cycle, while providing subtle hints to what else they have up their sleeves. While they don't have the hard driving feel of the last album's lead single, 'Mind Decay', they are more intriguing and will definitely draw listeners in and leave them waiting for what they have next.

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Kevorkian Death Cycle to release 'Distorted Religion'

Kevorkian Death Cycle are set to release a new single to follow-up the band's already acclaimed 2013 album 'God Am I'. the New single, titled 'Distorted Religion' will be released via Negative Gain Productions on 22^nd July 2014.

The single will also feature remixes from Assemblage 23 and Hex Rix.

Track List:

1. Distorted Religion

2. The Promise

3. Distorted Religion Remixed by Assemblage 23

4. The Promise Remixed by HexRx

'Distorted Religion' is available to pre-order through the Negative Gain webshop. For more information on the band, please visit their official website.

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Review: Kevorkian Death Cycle – 'God Am I'

KEVORKIAN DEATH CYCLE 

'God Am I' 

NEGATIVE GAINPRODUCTIONS 

After a twelve year absence from the scene, Kevorkian Death Cycle has been resuscitated. Already with a hot new single to their name in the form of 'Mind Decay', the Californian electro-industrialists have not wasted any more time and have unleashed their long overdue full-length comeback featuring three out of four of the band's original members. But for a band that signed off at the turn of the millennium, how relevant are they in 2013?

The answer is very relevant. 'God Am I' is a hard and nasty slice of electro-industrial infused with heavy guitars and addictive dance beats. It's emotional, anthemic and dark. Building slowly with the intro track 'Star Chaser', the ban then dive headlong into their excellent lead single 'Mind Decay'. The title track, as well as the likes of 'Children Of Chaos', 'Blood Of Faust', and 'Tangled Souls' provide the backbone of the album. Each song balancing the hardness of the guitars with the band's dance-friendly beats. The band also reaffirm their ability to craft a strong and original cover as they turn their attention to The Pet Shop Boys' 'It's A Sin'.

With twelve years on their hands, its good to hear that the band members haven't been idle. The album is fresh and up-to-date, the song writing is some of the strongest they've ever produced and the performance is nice and tight. In terms of production the vocals could occasionally do with a little more volume as the guitars vie for centre stage, but other than that, there really isn't much to pick out.

This is what you'd hope for in a reboot from a band with Kevorkian Death Cycle's reputation. There's no fancy bullshit, no pandering to whatever is in fashion. Just well written and constructed music that will translate well to both the stage and the dance floor. Lets hope the band keep this up and consolidate their restored position sooner rather than later.

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