DEFECTS - Modern Error

DEFECTS

Album: Modern Error

Genre: Progressive Metalcore

Release Date: May 24th, 2024

Country: UK

Label: Mascot Label Group

Band Links:  WEBSITE / BANDCAMP / INSTAGRAM / FACEBOOK

Since Mascot Label Group are well known for their wonderful, but more traditional oriented Prog Rock & Metal roster, I was a bit surprised to learn that UK Metalcore act DEFECTS found a home there for the release of their debut - But for good reason.

“Modern Error” is a deeply cathartic album, acting as a vessel for singer Tony Maue to organize his thoughts on the trauma he had to experience during young age while being taken into care. The result is an expressive record, channeling the raw emotions through the power of riffs, blast beats and mighty breakdowns, building up an epic soundscape that will clearly blow off roofs in a live setting. 

What makes a difference for me compared to other releases within the genre are the mostly clean and growled vocals, with rarely used but well-placed screams, the amazing guitar solos, and the variety in their song-writing. All-together a vigorous, first offering, and chapeau to Mascot for taking this powerhouse under their wings.

Written by Katha (originally for The Progspace)