The Bristol techno, noise and hardcore veterans SCALPING present heavy metal in 4D on their debut album 'Void'. Their sound is atmospheric, distorted and rhythmic, the use of electronic techniques gives subtleties room to breathe and space to experiment. Tracks like 'Tether' featuring Oakland rapper DÆMON give the Bristol trip-hop a metallic edge, while Bristol rapper and self-confessed metalhead Grove sets the scene for the finale 'Remain in Statis' with an impressive presence. Low frequencies and shredding guitars teem with heat and darkness, somewhere between Black Sabbath psychedelica and The Bug's sub-bass headfuckery. Live, the effect is immense (Squarepusher tour, Pitchfork Festival London). SCALPING play non-stop for the duration of their set, creating a storm of metal and techno through an increasing number of beats per minute.