ESPECTRA NEGRA - Empire

A stunning debut for HANDS, a work that immediately positions Berlin-based Ver—nica Mota - who has been active for over a decade already - as one truly exciting and devoted artists in contemporary industrial and experimental music. ESPECTRA NEGRA

is a rare talent, combining a unique ability to create intensely atmospheric, ritualistic noise with a deep political and philosophical voice. This already ambitious release is further enriched by collaborations with prominent figures in the experimental music scene, such as Unruh from EinstŸrzende Neubauten, Alexei Monroe, Berry M. and Ringo Lukas, whose contributions add significant depth to the album.

Thus, Empire is a captivating exploration of sonic intensity and conceptual depth in 11 movements. Empire unfolds as an album of distinction, ranging from the slow, atmospheric intensity of Crossing the Abyss to the abrasive, chaotic power of Star Wars.

An album that resonates with a powerful urgency in today's troubled world.