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I mean take those song titles and you know, you're in for something special. Who else can pull off an more or less AOR song on a death metal album, no Matterhow weird it is? 'Certainty...' is my personal favorite song title.
Favorite track: Certainty After The Kafkaesque Twist.
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Chitin remains fun and forward-moving in its forty-minute run. Unlike other bands that tip-toe about the progressive moniker with flashy time changes and virtuosic squealing, Defect Designer wears its technical prowess to steer the audience around its misdirecting halls and trap doors. While the path that these devious death metallers take poses its own hurdles, Defect Designer stumbles about with full commitment to an outré attitude with a refreshing honesty.
Favorite track: Certainty After The Kafkaesque Twist.
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Purchasable with gift card
$4.99USD or more
Record/Vinyl + Digital Album
***First 50 buyers get free The Defect Designer logo patches***
These are high quality LPs that are imported from the best plants in Europe and North America. There are two variants for this outstanding release which are each strictly limited and hand-numbered to 150 copies worldwide. The thick gatefold sleeves have a beautiful metallic effect all over and there's even raised UV lamination done on parts of the layout. The artwork by an Miller looks jaw-dropping here. Each LP comes with a hand-numbered card and download codes.
► Gatefold LP packaging with metallic effect and UV lamination
► Hand-numbered card
► Metallic album artwork sticker
► Multiple download codes
► LPs packed outside the sleeves to avoid seam splits
Please bear in mind that this mockup is for representational purpose only and the actual product may differ.
All orders are shipped via registered airmail with tracking.
Also available from these stores -
Main store (ships anywhere in the world) - www.tometal.com
Europe store (ideal for EU residents) - www.eu.tometal.com
Includes unlimited streaming of Chitin
via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
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shipping out on or around July 15, 2024
edition of 150
Purchasable with gift card
$27.99USDor more
Record/Vinyl + Digital Album
Here's a special combo deal where you get both the latest releases of Defect Designer on vinyl (only the last copies of their previous album remain) at a discounted price and you also save a lot on shipping this way. Fans of this band should definitely not miss out on this! You can check out Defect Designer exciting previous release here if you haven't yet - defectdesignerband.bandcamp.com/album/neanderthal
Both the LP titles have the following features -
► Gatefold LP packaging with metallic effect and UV lamination
► Hand-numbered card
► Metallic album artwork sticker
► Multiple download codes
► LPs packed outside the sleeves to avoid seam splits
Please note that both the LPs will be shipped out together.
All orders are shipped via registered airmail with tracking
Includes unlimited streaming of Chitin
via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
...more
shipping out on or around July 15, 2024
Purchasable with gift card
$44.99USDor more
Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album
***First 50 buyers get free Fathomless Ritual badges***
These are high quality 8-panel digipak CDs with excellent full colour printing and moreover have a beautiful metallic effect throughout in addition to gloss raised UV lamination done on parts of the jaw-dropping artwork by Ian Miller. This is the first press of the CD which is limited and hand-numbered to 500 copies. Each CD comes with a download code and a transparent logo sticker.
All orders are shipped via registered airmail with tracking.
Includes unlimited streaming of Chitin
via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
ships out within 2 days
edition of 500
Purchasable with gift card
$11.99USDor more
Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album
***First 50 buyers get free Defect Designer badges***
Here's a special combo deal where you get the latest albums of the highly acclaimed death metal bands Defect Designer and Fathomless Ritual at a discounted price and you also save a lot on shipping this way. Fans of this kind of music influenced by Demilich should definitely not miss out on this! You can check out Fathomless Ritual music here if you haven't yet - fathomlessritual.bandcamp.com
All orders are shipped via registered airmail with tracking.
Includes unlimited streaming of Chitin
via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
ships out within 5 days
Purchasable with gift card
$19.99USDor more
T-Shirt/Shirt + Digital Album
***First 50 CD buyers get free Defect Designer badges***
Here's the ever important T-shirt + CD combo which comes with a heavy discount. You'll save money not only on the products but also the shipping this way. The T-shirt has a full colour high quality print on soft, 100% cotton tees with the Transcending Obscurity branding and the digipak CD comes with a hand-numbered card and has metallic effect all over with UV lamination done on special areas.
The default variant option is album artwork variant but if you wish to get it in the alternate artwork variant, please drop a note with your order or email us here - store@tometal.com
All orders are shipped via registered airmail with tracking.
Includes unlimited streaming of Chitin
via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
ships out within 5 days
Purchasable with gift card
$22.99USDor more
Other Apparel + Digital Album
This is a high quality denim jacket made of the best quality material for denim - 100% cotton and suitably thick and durable - and comes with metal buttons too. This jacket has a logo print on the front and there's the jaw-dropping artwork print on the back that's made by Ian Miller. You can use it as it is or make your own battle jacket out of it.
Sizes for reference -
Small: Chest 18" / Length 25"
Medium: Chest 20" / Length 26"
Large: Chest 22" / Length 27"
Extra Large: Chest 24" / Length 28"
Extra Extra Large: Chest 26" / Length 29"
Extra Extra Extra Large: Chest 28" / Length 30"
All orders are shipped via registered airmail with tracking.
Includes unlimited streaming of Chitin
via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
ships out within 5 days
Purchasable with gift card
$49.99USDor more
Other Apparel + Digital Album
This is a high quality denim jacket made of the best quality material for denim - 100% cotton and suitably thick and durable - and comes with metal buttons too. This jacket has a logo print on the front and there's the jaw-dropping artwork print on the back that's made by Ian Miller. You can use it as it is or make your own battle jacket out of it.
Sizes for reference -
Small: Chest 18" / Length 25"
Medium: Chest 20" / Length 26"
Large: Chest 22" / Length 27"
Extra Large: Chest 24" / Length 28"
Extra Extra Large: Chest 26" / Length 29"
Extra Extra Extra Large: Chest 28" / Length 30"
All orders are shipped via registered airmail with tracking.
Includes unlimited streaming of Chitin
via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
ships out within 5 days
Purchasable with gift card
$44.99USDor more
Other Apparel + Digital Album
This is a high quality zipped hoodie for which we used specially made extra thick and soft cotton that is moreover pre-washed to avoid any shrinking issues. It has a long lasting metal zipper as well. There are prints on both the sleeves, one on the pocket of the band logo, and of course the jaw-dropping Ian Miller artwork on the back.
All orders are shipped via registered airmail with tracking.
Includes unlimited streaming of Chitin
via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
ships out within 5 days
Purchasable with gift card
$39.99USDor more
Sweater/Hoodie + Digital Album
This is a high quality pullover hoodie for which we're using specially made extra thick and soft cotton that is furthermore pre-washed to avoid any shrinking issues. It comes with two front pockets too. There are prints on both the sleeves, one on the front of the band logo, and of course the jaw-dropping artwork by Ian Miller on the back.
All orders are shipped via registered airmail with tracking.
Includes unlimited streaming of Chitin
via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
ships out within 5 days
Purchasable with gift card
$38.99USDor more
T-Shirt/Shirt + Digital Album
We're thrilled to offer work shirts for this release. These are carefully made, loose fitting black shirts made of 100% cotton and come with black buttons. They have a pocket sized logo print just above one of the two pockets on the front, and a large back print of the main album artwork.
The mockup version is the default version. To get just the front pocket logo version, and at a cheaper price too, please use these links -
Please note that these are loose fitting shirts and it's best to keep these sizes in mind before placing an order -
Sizes for reference (comparable to Dickies) -
Small: Chest 20" / Length 29"
Medium: Chest 22" / Length 30"
Large: Chest 24" / Length 31"
Extra Large: Chest 26" / Length 32"
Extra Extra Large: Chest 28" / Length 33"
Extra Extra Extra Large: Chest 30" / Length 34"
Includes unlimited streaming of Chitin
via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
...more
ships out within 5 days
Purchasable with gift card
$29.99USDor more
T-Shirt/Shirt + Digital Album
The raglan T-shirts for Defect Designer have a combination of royal blue melange and black colour, which works best for the jaw-dropping artwork by Ian Miller. They are made of 100% cotton material that’s soft and fit great, and they’re prewashed to avoid any shrinking issues.
Please note that these are extremely limited and subject to material availability.
The default option here is the short sleeve. Please visit our main store for more sleeve length options (3/4th sleeve, long sleeve) for this product -
All orders are shipped via registered airmail with tracking.
Includes unlimited streaming of Chitin
via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
...more
ships out within 5 days
Purchasable with gift card
$19.99USDor more
T-Shirt/Shirt + Digital Album
These are ultra high quality long sleeve T-shirts that have the album artwork printed on specially made thick and soft 100% cotton material and they fit great. They're prewashed to avoid any shrinking issues. There are prints on both the sleeves and of course the jaw-dropping artwork by Ian Miller on the front in full colour.
All orders are shipped via registered airmail with tracking.
Includes unlimited streaming of Chitin
via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
ships out within 5 days
Purchasable with gift card
$29.99USDor more
T-Shirt/Shirt + Digital Album
This is a high quality sweat shirt that we've introduced for which we're using specially made extra thick and soft cotton that is furthermore pre-washed to avoid any shrinking issues. There are prints on both the sleeves, the jaw-dropping artwork by Ian Miller on the front .
All orders are shipped via registered airmail with tracking.
Includes unlimited streaming of Chitin
via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
ships out within 5 days
Purchasable with gift card
$34.99USDor more
T-Shirt/Shirt + Digital Album
This is a high quality full colour special artwork for T-shirt which is printed on pre-washed thick and soft cotton material. The artwork by Ian Miller is jaw-dropping.
All orders are shipped via registered airmail with tracking.
Includes unlimited streaming of Chitin
via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
ships out within 5 days
Purchasable with gift card
$16.99USDor more
T-Shirt/Shirt + Digital Album
Here's the girlie with the jaw-dropping Ian Miller artwork, which is printed on high quality soft and thick cotton fabric, with perfect sizing for women.
All orders are shipped via registered airmail with tracking.
Includes unlimited streaming of Chitin
via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
ships out within 5 days
Purchasable with gift card
$16.99USDor more
T-Shirt/Shirt + Digital Album
Here are high quality tank tops made of 100% cotton material that's soft and fits well. They're pre-washed too to avoid much shrinkage. There's a large size print of the jaw-dropping artwork by Ian Miller which is bound to turn heads.
All orders are shipped via registered airmail with tracking.
Includes unlimited streaming of Chitin
via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
ships out within 5 days
Purchasable with gift card
$15.99USDor more
Other Apparel + Digital Album
These are high quality, extra thick and soft, 100% cotton sweat pants that are furthermore pre-washed to avoid any shrinkage issues. They come with a drawstring for better fitting and have pockets on both sides. There's the band logo that's printed on the right side and part of the jaw-dropping Ian Miller artwork on the left side which looks epic.
Sizes for reference -
Small: Waist 30" / Length 40" Medium: Waist 32" / Length 41"
Large: Waist 34" / Length 42"
Extra Large: Waist 36" / Length 43"
Extra Extra Large: Waist 38" / Length 44"
Extra Extra Extra Large: Waist 40" / Length 45"
All orders are shipped via registered airmail with tracking.
Includes unlimited streaming of Chitin
via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
ships out within 5 days
Purchasable with gift card
$29.99USDor more
Other Apparel + Digital Album
These are high quality shorts that are made from extra thick and soft 100% cotton material that's furthermore pre-washed to avoid any shrinkage issues. They come with a drawstring for comfortable fitting and have pockets on both sides. There's the band logo that's printed on the right side and part of the jaw-dropping Ian Miller artwork on the left side which looks epic.
Sizes for reference -
Small: Waist 30" / Length 21"
Medium: Waist 32" / Length 22"
Large: Waist 34" / Length 23"
Extra Large: Waist 36" / Length 24"
Extra Extra Large: Waist 38" / Length 25"
Extra Extra Extra Large: Waist 40" / Length 26"
All orders are shipped via registered airmail with tracking.
Includes unlimited streaming of Chitin
via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
ships out within 5 days
Purchasable with gift card
$24.99USDor more
Bag + Digital Album
Here's a very cool tote bag made out of 100% cotton in black colour which has the jaw-dropping artwork by Ian Miller in full colour. It's large enough to accommodate your LPs and then some.
All orders are shipped via registered airmail with tracking.
Includes unlimited streaming of Chitin
via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
ships out within 2 days
Purchasable with gift card
$12.99USDor more
Bag + Digital Album
We're now offering high quality string bags which are extremely convenient and practical, and this one here comes with the jaw-dropping album artwork print by Ian Miller.
All orders are shipped via registered airmail with tracking.
Includes unlimited streaming of Chitin
via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
ships out within 2 days
Purchasable with gift card
$14.99USDor more
This jaw-dropping artwork by Ian Miller definitely deserves to be a part of everyday life. Here's an option to get yourself a fine coffee mug with that full design. It's going to stand out for sure!
The coffee mug will also come with an album artwork coaster for maximum fulfillment.
All orders are shipped via registered airmail with tracking.
Includes unlimited streaming of Chitin
via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
Norwegian death metal band Defect Designer have taken things to another level with their hugely anticipated new full length album. It comes on the heels of their well-received EP release where they showcased their skills most recently, playing in their own trademark weird style with a sense of vibrancy that was unmatched. The grind urgency has since been supplanted with more of a thrashy influence and sees the death metal part of their sound getting more pronounced along with their innate, irrepressible flair for progressive experimentation. The music is just as wild, imaginative and colourful as you would expect from them, and much like their Ian Miller artwork, it has mind-boggling intricate details. Each song seems to offer something unique to the release, even adding a dimension or two in some cases, and despite all the infinite intricacies, there's a sense of rhythmic catchiness and cohesiveness. In simple words, this is a refreshing death metal record of the kind that you don't get too often. It has an unhinged, free-spirited quality to it which is impossible to recreate and the sheer delight derived in creatively putting together this record is palpable, nay, infectious, to say the least. Suitably challenging and outrageously boisterous, 'Chitin' will set your head on fire while putting a smile on your face.
For fans of - Diskord, Atvm, Februus, Demilich, Contrastic, Swelling Repulsion, Disharmonic Orchestra
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released March 15, 2024
Line up -
Dmitry Sukhinin (Diskord) - Guitars, vocals, music, lyrics
Martin Storm-Olsen - Bass, vocals, lyrics, sound engineering
Eugene Ryabchenko (Fleshgod Apocalypse) - Drums
Guest vocals by Björn Strid (Soilwork) on Shine Shine
If you're into Defect Designer, you have to check out Diskord as not only do they have 2 members in common, but their music is fricking insane - it's bold, innovative and technical. Just brilliant! Defect Designer
Swedish progressive death metal band Februus are bending the rules and creating innovative music that's both shocking and fascinating. They're a hidden gem where this kind of death metal music goes. Defect Designer
Swelling Repulsion are playing an intriguing blend of progressive, technical and dissonant death metal. Their music is as colourful as their artwork, and memorable too! You must give this a chance! Defect Designer
If you told me that Dischordia shared members with Dysrhythmia I'd believe it without checking. Angular, dissonant constructions that give no fucks about human enjoyment. I need more. Ghuughra
