released January 22, 2022

New Grasping Machina is the alias of New Jersey native Luk Hendriks, coming right out of the gate with a ton of youthful enthusiasm and very ambitious live performance schedule...already touring around the East Coast, opening for Black Dice and set to play with Xiu Xiu and Black Leather Jesus soon.

Most artists crank out a bunch of tapes before ever playing live...but things are different in this case. It seems that Luk's main objective is to hone his craft with each performance as opposed to in a bedroom,
and with the intention of harnessing a therapeutic outlet first and foremost, all while having a great time with friends.

With that being said, this is (I believe) the first actual tape release for this project, but it sounds like it could be a seasoned veteran who is super tuned into their sound and knows exactly what they are doing.

It begins with subtle acoustic clatter that paves the way for a steady build up with layer upon layer of oscillating feedback loops. At times it sounds like at least two people are going hard because there are moments where it's so locked in and so much is happening it honestly evokes the maximalist dynamic chaos of an Incapacitants or Testicle Hazard jam session. There are also just some very fresh ideas to be heard here, the type of stuff that leaves you scratching your head but eager for a repeated listen.

*Digital version transferred directly from the physical tape in order to give everyone an equal and authentic listening experience*

- AAD

buy the tape HERE: abhorrentafterdeath.bandcamp.com/album/new-grasping-machina-disemboweled-by-a-mechanical-presence

mastering and art by Branden Diven from AAD
recorded by Luk Henderiks in a fugue state