Evol Intent [USA] (Renegade Hardware, Human, Barcode, Evol Intent Recordings)
May 12th, 2006. Geddes Lane. Doors Open 10pm. $25 on the door.
featuring:
Gigantor [Evol Intent]
+ support from O.E residents
Audio Opticon
& Shadowgames
+ special guests
Mandrax [PTA]
Doppelganga [Krachmacher]
Seven [The Operatives, Elementz]
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The turn of the century has seen many incredible innovations in the production and development of drum n' bass. Over the past five years the genre has been broken, recast, and mutated into perhaps the most aggressive and visceral manifestation of music today. The Atlanta based artists Evol Intent are among the greatest purveyors of the incendiary, modern jungle sound. Operating as a three piece power troop (comprised of Knick, Gigantor, and the Enemy respectively), they have produced some of the most ephemeral and progressive drum n' bass to date. The outfit's uncompromising and inimitable drum tirades left an indelible mark on the U.S. scene and the globe at large. Birthed out of hardcore-punk culture, the trio developed a unique method for wrecking soundsystems. The Evol Intent approach is unmistakable. It utilizes incredibly dynamic drum mechanics, razor sharp edits, sawtooth synths and an element of discord resonant of their punk youth. In a very short period of time the group has amassed a substantial discography while recording for their own Evol Intent label as well as numerous prestigious imprints such as Renegade Hardware, Outbreak, and Human.
Having achieved a degree of accomplishment approaching pinnacle proportions, Evol Intent sees no intention of resting or becoming complacent. Numerous projects with Renegade Hardware and other labels are in the works. The "Us Against the World" LP, Mix CD, and tour have given rise to numerous developments and collaborations… particularly with barcode label mate, Ewun. The addition of the highly anticipated "Police State" EP and a full length artist LP for 2006 have left little to be desired. Having already graced Dieselboys Human Imprint by contributing to the "Dungeon Master's Guide" compilation and remixing such high profile artists as BT; the group is preparing to curate a series of collaborative releases featuring the likes of Mayhem and Thinktank. With the assistance of LOAD Media, Evol Intent Recordings is set to release new material by Mumblz, Arsenic, Counterstrike. The label will also feature remix treatment courtesy of techstep stalwart Technical Itch and Milwaukee based phenoms, Gein. The group made its video game debut by virtue of the appearance of two tracks on the coveted EA Sports' "Need for Speed". The three are also constantly working on live rock/punk music endeavors and record numerous rock and hip hop outfits in their Atlanta based studio. And watch the highways and byways for a Van Tour in '06 featuring Evol Intent and company. Underground superstardom may well be an understatement, but the importance of Evol Intent in contemporary drum n' bass is simply undeniable. Beats that think, beats that hurt…Evol beats nonetheless.
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Evol Intent have been KILLING IT this year so far, and lets not get started on what's been going on in 2005. Gigantor, or Mike DiAsio to his mates is headed to our shores in the month of May and promises to deliver a different kind of heavy to his fellow Evol compadre The Enemy. Recent sets of his will be made available for download soon. Hope to see all the hard and heavy motherfuckers out in full force as well as the cats hoping to hear some different flavours of drum and bass this year - the deep, the dark, the hard, the techy, the rolling and the brutal
mad love and respect to Nik for the flyer design
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Whoop Whoop Whoop! Can't wait to do it again! This is going to be well wikkid!
