Helix Noire emerged from
Duisburg and Oldenburg, formed in 2025 by two seasoned musicians who clearly
know the underground metal circuit: guitarist and bassist Kai Koslik and vocalist A.J.
Brümmmer-Aschenbeck. Their shared history in Shockgnosis
and By A Storm shows in the tight
chemistry that powers this debut EP. Brümmmer-Aschenbeck’s
name will already ring a bell for followers of Japanische
Kampfhörspiele, and his instantly recognizable vocal intensity brings a
sense of authenticity and purpose to this new venture.
“Becoming The Cure”
introduces a sound that’s as industrial as it is brutal. The songs hit hard,
driven by mechanical grooves and a dark electronic undercurrent that echoes Fear Factory’s cybernetic aggression and the
rhythmic punishment of early Slipknot. The
production by Tue Madsen (known for his work
with Meshuggah and Heaven
Shall Burn) gives the EP a sharp and modern edge. Drummer Norman Lonhard, formerly of Triptykon, adds surgical precision and weight to
the rhythmic foundation, giving the songs their hammering pulse.
What Helix Noire offer here is a soundtrack to modern
decay, the grinding metal equivalent of a city collapsing under its own steel
and smoke. There’s a sharpness in their vision that cuts through the noise of
modern metal, even if their approach remains firmly rooted in aggression over
innovation. “Becoming The Cure” doesn’t sound like a test run but like a
warning shot. If this EP is the beginning, Helix
Noire has introduced themselves as a band ready to ignite the mechanical
heart of modern metal with precision and raw intent.
Score: 7.0
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