The Kovenant is certainly one of the most intriguing bands ever to emerge on the Scandinavian metal scene. The exclusive re-release of Kovenant's amazing album - "Animatronic" - showcase a group that is not afraid to experiment with different genres, taking their music far beyond black and industrial metal boundaries... The LP took a completely different musical turn, infecting the atmospheric black metal formula with industrial influences and even some elements of techno and trance music! The result was truly spectacular - by adding a handful of futuristic noises and special effects, The Kovenant introduced a fascinating new sound, while still retaining their primal metal heaviness.
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