Dlek (Dalek) – Precipice [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Gold 2LP]

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Forged in the fires of the East Coast underground music scene in the 90s, experimental Hip Hop pioneers,Union City, NJ-based duoDlekhas spent decades carving out a unique nichefusing hardcore Hip Hop, noise and a radical approach to sound. Theirbrutal sonic temperament pushes rap musics capacity for noise and protest to some exhilarating conclusions.

Following in the footsteps of their predecessorsPublic Enemywhile drawing from influences as varied asMy Bloody Valentineand German experimentalistsFaust, Dlek havesucceeded in adding completely new textural and structural dimensions to rap music.A visceral and powerful live act, Dlek spent over a decade touring and bringing their raucous and blistering performances to audiences around the world. During this time they toured withand supported a wide range of acts in the Hip Hop, Rock, Metal, and Experimental genres includingFlying Lotus, De La Soul, TOOL, The Melvins, Grandmaster Flash, Pharcyde,Fantomas, KRS OneandThe Bug.

For their latest and eight album,Precipice, Dlek unleashes a work that is practically bristling with fury and power. Arriving onApril 29thviaIpecac Recordings. Predominantly the workof the core duo,Will Brooks, aka MC DlekandMike Manteca (Mike Mare),Precipicefeatures a guest appearance ofAdam JonesofToolon one of the album’s tracks. The band hasenlistedPaul Romano(Mastodon)for the striking cover art, and the package also features the art ofMikel Elam.

Tracklist:

1. Lest We Forget
2. Boycott
3. Decimation (Dis Nation)
4. Good
5. Holistic
6. The Harbingers
7. Devotion (when I cry the wind disappears)
8. A Heretics Inheritance
9. Precipice
10. Incite

*** Indie Exclusive ***
UPC: 689230024071
Label: Ipecac Recordings
Release Date: 5.13.22
Format: Vinyl