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Neanderthal

by DEFECT DESIGNER

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  • Streaming + Download

    Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    Purchasable with gift card

      $3.99 USD  or more

     

  • Record/Vinyl + Digital Album

    **Please bear in mind that the LPs have been massively delayed by the plant but will be shipped out as soon as they come in!**

    These are high quality LPs that are imported from the best plants in Europe. There are three unique colour variants, with each one of them being strictly limited and hand-numbered to 100 nos. each. The thick sleeves have a beautiful metallic effect all over and there's even raised UV lamination done on parts of the layout. The artwork by Ian Miller looks amazing here. Each MLP comes with a download code and transparent logo sticker.

    Vinyl variant #3 is restricted to the vinyl subscription club - tometal.com/product-category/vinyl-subscription/

    These LPs are shipped worldwide via registered airmail with tracking in a sturdy cardboard box. It is better to order more than one product to save on shipping costs. Bigger orders are automatically upgraded to DHL/UPS Express shipping method.


    Please bear in mind that these colours are for representational purpose only and the actual products may differ. Also the shipping date is tentative because of the huge mess at the vinyl plants around the world and it's possible that the LPs will be shipped out a bit later, depending on the backlog at the pressing plants.

    Includes unlimited streaming of Neanderthal via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
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    ships out within 2 days
    edition of 300  10 remaining
    Purchasable with gift card

      $23.99 USD or more 

     

  • Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album

    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 amazing Ian Miller artwork. 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.

    The CDs are shipped worldwide via registered airmail with tracking. It is better to order more than one product to save on shipping costs. Bigger orders are automatically upgraded to DHL/UPS Express shipping method.

    Includes unlimited streaming of Neanderthal via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    ships out within 2 days
    edition of 500  67 remaining
    Purchasable with gift card

      $9.99 USD or more 

     

  • Other Apparel

    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 amazing 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.
    ships out within 2 days
    Purchasable with gift card

      $48.99 USD or 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 amazing 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 Neanderthal via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    ships out within 2 days
    Purchasable with gift card

      $43.99 USD or more 

     

  • Sweater/Hoodie + 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 amazing Ian Miller artwork on the back.

    All orders are shipped via registered airmail with tracking.

    Includes unlimited streaming of Neanderthal via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    ships out within 2 days
    Purchasable with gift card

      $39.99 USD or 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 amazing artwork by Ian Miller on the back.

    All orders are shipped via registered airmail with tracking.

    Includes unlimited streaming of Neanderthal via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    ships out within 2 days
    Purchasable with gift card

      $38.99 USD or 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 amazing artwork by Ian Miller on the front in full colour.

    All orders are shipped via registered airmail with tracking.

    Includes unlimited streaming of Neanderthal via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    ships out within 2 days
    Purchasable with gift card

      $27.99 USD or 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 amazing.

    All orders are shipped via registered airmail with tracking.

    Includes unlimited streaming of Neanderthal via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    ships out within 2 days
    Purchasable with gift card

      $15.99 USD or more 

     

  • T-Shirt/Shirt + Digital Album

    Here's the girlie with the amazing 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 Neanderthal via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    ships out within 2 days
    Purchasable with gift card

      $15.99 USD or 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 amazing Ian Miller artwork which is bound to turn heads.

    All orders are shipped via registered airmail with tracking.

    Includes unlimited streaming of Neanderthal via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    ships out within 2 days
    Purchasable with gift card

      $15.99 USD or more 

     

  • Bag + Digital Album

    Here's a very cool tote bag made out of 100% cotton in black colour which has the amazing Ian Miller artwork 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 Neanderthal via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    ships out within 2 days
    Purchasable with gift card

      $12.99 USD or more 

     

  • This amazing Ian Miller artwork definitely deserves to be a part of every day life. Here's an option to get yourself a fine coffee mug with that full design. It's going to stand out for sure!

    All orders are shipped via registered airmail with tracking.

    Includes unlimited streaming of Neanderthal via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    ships out within 2 days
    Purchasable with gift card

      $12.99 USD or 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 amazing 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 Neanderthal via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    ships out within 2 days
    Purchasable with gift card

      $24.99 USD or 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 amazing 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 Neanderthal via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    ships out within 2 days
    Purchasable with gift card

      $29.99 USD or more 

     

  • DEFECT DESIGNER + DISKORD LP Combo (Last copies!)
    Record/Vinyl + Digital Album

    ***Please bear in mind that the LPs have been massively delayed by the plant but will be shipped out as soon as they come in!***

    Here's a special combo deal where you get the latest album of Defect Designer (which has two members of Diskord!) and the last remaining copies that we found in stock of the Diskord LPs, at a discounted price and you also save a lot on shipping this way. Fans of experimental death metal definitely should not miss out on this! You can check out Diskord's mind-blowing album here if you haven't yet - diskordband.bandcamp.com

    Will be shipped together in a sturdy box packaging. It is better to order more than one product to save on shipping costs. Orders of 1 kg or more will be automatically upgraded to DHL/UPS Express shipping method.

    Includes unlimited streaming of Neanderthal via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

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about

In collusion with members of Diskord, Defect Designer from Norway are reinterpreting death metal their own way, adding grind influences and a maniacal fervour to it all. With the free-spirited, unhinged approach bordering on seeming frivolous, there is in fact a method to this madness; everything is meticulously thought out and written for maximum effectiveness. There is a reason this release feels like an unabated rush from start to finish, with the momentum only snowballing as it progresses. The performances are top notch, as can be expected when there are multiple members of the calibre of Diskord on this record. It's only appropriate then that their skills are used to channel a different kind of sound while retaining the ingenuity. Even though this wild, entertaining and multi-faceted album ends sooner than desired, it only compels the listener to vividly experience it over and over again and discover strange new things, such as in their highly intricate Ian Miller artwork, and look forward to a ton of material shaping up from this criminally overlooked death metal band.

For fans of - Atvm, Diskord, Contrastic, Brutal Truth, Cerebral Turbulency, Phobia, Extreme Noise Terror

credits

released July 8, 2022

Line up -
Eyvind W. Axelsen - slapping, sliding and proofreading
Simen Kandola - fast and furious beating
Dmitry Sukhinin - writing notes, plucking strings and roaring
Martin Storm-Olsen - plucking strings, additional shouting, occasional karaoke, proofreading, electrical sound recording, mouse clicking, dog provisioning

Artwork by Ian Miller (Ulthar, Stormkeep)


INTERVIEWS -


Blessed Altar Zine (UK)
www.blessedaltarzine.com/2022/06/02/defectdesigner-interview/


PREMIERES -


Metal Injection (US)
metalinjection.net/av/new-music/defect-designer-grinds-everything-into-dust-with-new-song-vlad

No Clean Singing (US)
www.nocleansinging.com/2022/04/12/an-ncs-premiere-defect-designer-trolls/


PRESS -


- "a complete whiplash" - Metallerium (Spain) 10/10
www.metallerium.com/defect-designer-neanderthal-ep-2022


- "this is extremely good and fun music" - Last Rites (US)
yourlastrites.com/2022/06/20/defect-designer-neanderthal-review


- "stunning music" - Rock 'n' Load (UK) 9/10
rocknloadmag.com/news/defect-designer-neanderthal-album-review/


- "A great release" - Metal-Roos (Australia) 4/5
metal-roos.com.au/defect-designer-neanderthal-album-review/


- "a fucking vortex of insanity and it rules" - Metal Injection (US)
metalinjection.net/av/new-music/defect-designer-grinds-everything-into-dust-with-new-song-vlad


- "mix of raw violence, insane complexity and intense rage" - Acta Infernalis (France) 85/100
actainfernalis.com/2022/07/06/review-1257-defect-designer-neanderthal-english/


- "a pulverizing experience of musical ingenuity and undeniable chaos" - Head-Banger Reviews (US)
headbangerreviews.wordpress.com/2022/05/08/defect-designer-neanderthal/


- "It is extreme and extremely unusual" - Wormwood Chronicles (US)
www.wormwoodchronicles.net/torture-chamber/defect-designer


- "It is hard, loud, and fast. Recommended" - Flying Fiddlesticks (UK)
flyingfiddlesticks.com/2022/07/05/defect-designer-neanderthal-transcending-obscurity-2022/



2022 Transcending Obscurity Records

Main Store - tometal.com
Bandcamp - transcendingobscurity.bandcamp.com
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