"Extinct" is a collaborative CD release by the pioneering electronic acts Meat Beat Manifesto and Merzbow, brought to you by Cold Spring. This album fuses the innovative rhythmic sampling and genre-blending of Meat Beat Manifesto with the uncompromising noise artistry of Japanese legend Merzbow, resulting in an intense sonic journey that pushes boundaries. The tracks explore industrial soundscapes, experimental electronics, and avant-garde textures?perfect for fans seeking something bold and boundary-defying. Cold Spring, renowned for its dedication to dark ambient, industrial, and experimental music since 1990, has consistently delivered groundbreaking releases from some of the most influential artists in these genres.
Meat Beat Manifesto (MBM), led by Jack Dangers since 1987, is celebrated for shaping electronic music through their fusion of breakbeat rhythms, dub influences, and multimedia performances. Their albums like "Satyricon," "99%," and "Actual Sounds + Voices" have received critical acclaim worldwide. Merzbow (Masami Akita) stands as one of Japan?s most prolific noise musicians; his vast discography includes landmark works such as "Pulse Demon" and he is credited with popularizing harsh noise internationally.