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Jeff Treppel lays out his favorite metal records of 2022

The one-man industrial metal project’s latest album combines gritty abrasion with melodic tinges, using these contrasting elements to illustrate futuristic dystopia.

We caught one of the year’s strongest lineups in Chicago where each band delivered full-force badassery in their own respective styles — photos and set reviews inside.

Machinations

For real.

featuring new tracks and more

from an uber-eclectic show in Brooklyn