Jun 092016
 

Bringing out the heavy stuff today with a new Dubstep release from Architekt and Impossible Records so prepare to get loud boys and girls! Hailing from Philadelphia (USA), Architekt is a name that we came accross only days ago with his “Deadly Styles” EP. Previously featured on other Impossible Records releases as a remixer it was about time for Architekt to take main stage with his new EP and that’s exactly what he did. 5 original Dubstep tracks, although only the 2 of them have been made available on Soundcloud for the time being, with the self-titled EP track “Deadly Styles” (a collaboration with label boss KJ Sawka and also featuring Messinian on vocals) being the highlight of the release. Extra points to Architekt for his love of heavy guitars too (what can I say, we like our guitars). Definitely Architekt‘s finest work up to date and an EP to check out if you’re after some heavy bass and some Dubstep that doesn’t feel “forced”. Continue reading »

May 192016
 

It’s been a while since I posted anything by Mantis here (even before the much needed break I took from blogging) but the Atlanta boys are finally back as they had a new EP out about a month ago. Truth be told I find myself being very picky and generally speaking not impressed by most Dubstep that goes around these days as it all seems to boil down to high standard productions (nevermind the whole presets/samples argument) but less and less originality and well, feeling. This doesn’t seem to be the case with Mantis“Avidity” though as the boys didn’t hesitate to go hard, like they always did anyway since the beginning. The nice mix of Drum & Bass and heavy Dubstep (you might even wanna call it Metalstep or Deathstep if you’re into that sort of thing) and thankfully the absence of the classic Hybrid Trap track, “Back Again” comes as close to Hybrid Trap you’ll listen from Mantis on this EP (and that isn’t close enough), certainly earned “Avidity” quite a few extra points in my book. Add the well thought of track order which gives a nice flow and album feel instead of a “random tracks placed on the same release” feel and here we have it. A Dubstep release that isn’t as predictable as most Dubstep releases going around nowadays and definitely worth checking out. Continue reading »

Mar 022015
 

Hell-o and a great week to all. The weekend might unfortunatelly be over but then again it always helps when having some good new music to listen and write about at the beginning of the new week, which certainly seems to be the case today with Habstrakt. His “Cool Cats Never Die” Pt.I EP was out today on Never Say Die and well, to make it as clear as we possibly can, this is some really great Dubstep. The EP includes two original tracks titled “Hello” and “Habby9000”, with both sounding equally great in terms of production, sound design and overall feel and flow. Powerful and bassed up enough to shake the earth beneath your feet, this is some of the finest Dubstep we’ve heard lately and definitely one we would recommend you to check out. Continue reading »

Feb 242015
 

Hell-o all and we’re getting the day started in terms of blogging and in general with a new release that’s packing some serious bass and firepower, coming by two artists that haven’t been featured on Metalectro before so, here’s some tasty fresh blood too to go along your milk and cookies or any personal breakfast preferences. Regardless of breakfast preferences though and as long as you like being hit hard by lots of bass in the face there is no doubt you’re going to enjoy Igor Graphite‘s and Ekzoid‘s collaboration EP “Spaceport”, out on Heavy Artillery Recordings yesterday. Two Dubstep/Drumstep originals (don’t let the 4 track set below fool you), one of them featuring BBK on vocals and if you like the idea of robots marching to war (against dinosaurs maybe?) then this one will feel like a post-apocalyptic robot war nuclear heaven to your ears. Check it out! Continue reading »

Feb 202015
 

Starting the day with a new release and we go straight to “dirty” mode as finally Dirtyphonics have made their comeback with a new release. Some of you might remember featuring their track “Power” (feat. Matt Rose) here a few months ago which made it clear that some new Dirtyphonics material was on the way, after quite some time. And finally the new EP has been released on Dim Mak Records a few days ago, including “Power” as well as three more original tracks. All four tracks on the EP are collaborations, with Matt Rose lending his voice on one more track. As for the other names appearing on Dirtyphonics‘ “Write The Future”, UZ, Trinidad Jame$, 12th Planet and Julie Hardy have all contributed to the new “dirty” EP. Great production and the sound we know and love by Dirtyphonics and despite maybe being slightly on the softer side than previous releases, admittedly this is a release of great overall quality, even if we’re not big fans of Dirtyphonics going Trap. Definitely one to check out, whether you’re a long term “dirty” fan or not. Continue reading »