Artist: CAFFEINE
Release Title: The Threshold
Label: The Lasting Dose Records
Release Date: September 13, 2024
Formats: Digital, LP, CD
Genre: Progressive Metal, Sludge Metal, Stoner Metal
Country: Germany
For Fans Of: Mastodon, Baroness, High On Fire, The Ocean Collective, Neurosis
Get ready to have your mind blown! CAFFEINE is gearing up to drop their latest album, The Threshold, and trust us—you won't want to miss this one. Set to release on the spine-chilling date of Friday, September 13, this album promises to be more than just a collection of tracks; it’s a high-octane, brain-melting experience that’ll shake you to your core. Imagine the epic grandeur of Mastodon clashing with the raw intensity of High On Fire, all mixed up with some trippy, lo-fi witch house vibes. That’s The Threshold for you—a sonic ride that'll have your senses spinning faster than a caffeine rush!
Sometimes, life needs a bit of a kick in the teeth, right? CAFFEINE knows this all too well. Drawing from their roots in the hardcore scene of Germany, they've concocted a brutal blend of progressive sludge metal with unexpected twists of psychedelic rock and witch house. Think of it as a musical wake-up call, a sonic slap that’ll jolt you into a new realm of consciousness. Who needs an alarm clock when you’ve got riffs that hit like a freight train?
A Sneak Peek Into The Threshold:
The album opens with "Cycle of Delusion," a track that’s like a shot of adrenaline straight to the heart. Big, sweeping guitar leads paired with thunderous drums make for a sound that’s nothing short of epic. Then comes the title track, "The Threshold," pushing the tempo into overdrive with a chorus so infectious, it’s bound to stay stuck in your head for days. And don’t get us started on Rocko’s drumming—it’s like a heartbeat gone wild, a pulse that races through every beat of the album.
Over the next thirty minutes, CAFFEINE keeps the intensity dialed all the way up, barely giving you a moment to breathe. Their ability to switch moods mid-song is uncanny—one minute you’re moshing, the next you’re drifting in a dreamy, atmospheric haze. It’s a rollercoaster, to say the least. Tracks like "Rorschach’s Waltz" and "Citadel" offer these brief, haunting interludes, as if the music itself is taking a deep breath before plunging back into the chaos.
Despite being pieced together over several years and featuring different guitarists and sessions, The Threshold somehow feels like a perfectly cohesive, chaotic punch. It’s a testament to CAFFEINE’s artistry, melding the intricate complexity of modern metal legends like Mastodon and Baroness with the raw, no-nonsense spirit of heavy metal pioneers like Sabbath and Motörhead. If there’s one album that proves metal’s not just alive but thriving, this is it.
Meet the Line-Up:
Denis Radoncic: Vocals & Bass Swells
Andre Werk: Guitars & Noises
Enrico “Rocko” Winkler: Percussions & Vocals
Sebi: Guitars & Organs
Tracklist:
Cycle Of Delusion
The Threshold
Rorschach's Waltz
Dead End
Last Train
Ghost Town
The Citadel
The Agency
Artwork & Layout by: Carlo Vivary
Recording Info: All songs were crafted by CAFFEINE, recorded and mixed by David Deutsch & Justin Felder at 1408 Productions over multiple sessions from early 2021 to mid-2024. Mastering magic by Jan Oberg at Hidden Planet Studio, Berlin.
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If you’re craving an album that’ll leave you headbanging and craving more, then mark your calendars. The Threshold is set to take the metal world by storm—don’t get left behind!
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