POWERPLANT - BRIDGE OF SACRIFICE CD ***PRE ORDER***

POWERPLANT - BRIDGE OF SACRIFICE CD ***PRE ORDER*** 

NEW AND UNPLAYED

Arcane Dynamics

STREET DATE: END OF JUNE

Darkest clouds have sealed the sky, Powerplant is back and has brewed its strongest release yet. Bridge of Sacrifice emerges from the cauldron - a fun, black metal infused journey through all that is heavy and gothic and alternative. Powerplant, the solitary project of Ukraine-born, London-based Theo Zhykharyev, is distinguished by its giddy bass, sizzling synth lines and melancholic vocal hooks. Zhykharyev's voice takes centre stage with resolute and dramatic singing, dialled in after years of touring. The familiar Gary Numan-esque synth or early Powerplant works is elaborated with orchestral strings, grand piano and heavenly choirs. Heavy and full drum sound replaces the vintage digital drum machine samples. The musical pallet is further expanded with moving cello performances by Hani Hooper, adding a grotesque cherry on top of this musical cake. Although the new release is styled in an eerie, extreme metal fashion, Bridge of Sacrifice is Powerplant to its core. The tracks on which it runs are founded from approachable pop songwriting, and melodic vocal hooks. The album's quest for avid genre exploration keeps the musical journey fresh, as it carries you through the depths and extremities of metal-punk, blackgaze, industrial and acoustic campfire folk. The album was mixed and mastered by Stanley Gravett (Idles, The Horrors, High Vis) in the heart of Hackney at Holy Mountain Studios.