Don’t scratch your eyes, the rhythm’n’noise bedrock that is SONAR is back, “Future Cries” on HANDS being their 8th studio album after a break of nine years , unmistakably recognizable from the first hard-hitting loops there is this all-embracing hypnotic and repetitive style that Sonar has always been about. With an upfront noise mayhem for the dance floors and soothing bass tones. Simultanous released with the highly sought-after double 10 inch vinyl remix album on HANDS wich finally is now available on CD. Dirk Ivens and Eric Van Wonterghem have lived up to a special challenge: The trademark dense crashing waves of noise leave not much breathing room, and while they surely followed suit in accordance with their own sonic legacy, they have created a fresh and considerably varied take on the SONAR sound.
SONAR one of the most influential acts in the genre , has played a pivotal role in shaping the industrial music scene, beginning with their self-titled debut album in 1996. It’s essential to acknowledge the rich history this duo represents from their roots in the collaborative project Absolute Body Control to their individual contributions with Dive, The Klinik, Motor!k, Insekt and Monolith.
