Andradite |Ruined |Bleeding Nose Records

Release Date December 5^th, 2025
Format Digital
Genre Modern Metal
Country Germany

The story of Andradite began in Cologne, Germany, where frontwoman Coco teamed up with Sudi and Mia to forge a sound that bridges the gap between raw emotional trauma and cold industrial precision. This trio didn't just appear out of thin air; they’ve been grinding in the digital trenches, racking up tens of thousands of views and building a cult following before even dropping this debut. They occupy that moody space where modern metalcore meets glitchy electronic atmosphere, positioning themselves as a new voice for the disaffected and the broken-hearted.

"Ruined" is a concentrated dose of modern aggression that doesn't waste time trying to be anything other than what it is. The production is massive, delivering those down-tuned breakdowns with a punch that’ll rattle your teeth, while the industrial synths provide a dark, flickering backdrop. Coco is the obvious focal point here, switching between those bottomless, guttural barks and a clean style that sounds like it’s about to shatter. It’s a vocal performance that actually has some guts behind it, especially on tracks like "Crave" and "Wounded Child," where the transition between the heavy and the melodic feels organic instead of forced.

The band leans heavily into the contrast between destruction and fragility. You get the sense that they aren't just playing parts; songs like "Look Me In The Eyes" and "Passing On The Pain" carry a genuine bitterness that fits the "Modern Metal" tag perfectly. Sudi’s guitar work provides a thick wall of noise that anchors the electronic elements, preventing the whole thing from sounding like a pop album with distorted guitars. It’s got that Spiritbox or Bad Omens vibe, but with a colder, more mechanical edge that gives them a slightly different identity in a crowded scene.

Is it the heaviest thing you’ll hear? No. Is it the most experimental? Hardly. But "Ruined" works because it stays focused. The EP captures a specific type of German efficiency mixed with raw, bleeding-heart lyrics. While "Dancing In The Dark" leans a bit more into the melodic side, the overall atmosphere remains bleak. It’s a debut that shows a lot of potential and enough attitude to keep the gatekeepers at bay while appealing to the new generation of metalcore kids who live for these types of breakdowns.

Score: 6.5

Links:

https://www.andradite.band/