BIOGRAPHY
Wolfgang Möstl is always good for a few surprises. With his new project Melt Downer he presents a musical change of direction that is even more radical than anyone could have expected. Melt Downer is consisting of Wolfgang Möstl, Mario Zangl (both: Mile me deaf, Killed by 9V batteries) and Florian Giessauf (Torso, Red Red Red, Das kleine deutsche Eck).
It was obvious from his previous projects that Wolfgang Möstl had a certain attraction to harder and noisier forms of rock. In that sense Melt Downer‘s same-titled debut album could be seen as a return to his roots. But the uncompromising manner in which he and his colleagues Mario Zangl and Florian Giessauf power through the tracks has opened up an entirely new chapter in his musical history.
This is Wolfgang Möstl unchained. He has turned the hardness knob to 11 and created a sound so edgy and raw it will leave the fans of noise in a sweaty euphoria. The tracks, many of which quickly approach the heaviest forms of hardcore punk, deliver riffs that should blow more than a few minds.
The energy and aggression in these refreshingly inaccessible song-structures carry the listner away. Psychedelic and almost dreamy passages provide a breather, and always show up at just the right time to create perfectly suspenseful moments. Wolfgang Möstl and his band have created a truly fine musical statement.
VIDEO
RELATED ARTICLES
The last ten years – what has happened?
A decade is coming to an end. On this occasion we wanted to ask Austrian musicians, music managers, promoters and festival organizers about their personal highlights of the last ten years and also about how … read more »
Austrian artists at The Great Escape Festival 2019
The Great Escape (TGE) is a festival that showcases emerging artists from all over the world in Brighton, UK. Over 450 up and coming bands play in 35 venues across the city, which makes TGE … read more »
Austrian Heartbeats at Sharpe music festival & conference 2019
After its debut in 2018, SHARPE music festival & conference has announced its second edition. SHARPE music festival & conference 2019 takes place from April 26 – 27, 2019 at Nova Cvernovka in Bratislava. The … read more »