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In 1992 IMPLANT entered their incubator and ignited an obsessive chemical reaction that created a unique blend of sounds merging influences in the range of FRONT 242, KLINIK and even FRONT LINE ASSEMBLY. 4 years later, the alien was set loose on the open world with the release of the single “Fun” immediately followed by the debut-album “soft flesh-hard steel” – both released on Celtic Circle Prod. who also marketed the follow-up “Brain-FX” MCD in 1998, just prior to the label collapsed.In 2000, the Belgian band inaugurated the new millennium with the disturbing album “kmputor” released by Flatline Records and on which IMPLANT revealed an impressively upgraded sound moving away from their dark elektro roots towards a more dance-oriented form of electronic music incorporating goa trance influences amongst other genres. A mutation that became even more distinctive on the following double-CD album “Unidentified Flying Frequencies”.After the demise of Flatline Records, IMPLANT returned to Belgian grounds and joined hands with the newly formed but promising Alfa Matrix label. This new collaboration immediately resulted in the “All I Want” single on the split-album “Square Matrix 002” which announced the band’s 4th album “Planet Euphoria”, a release that caught the attention of fans and journalists alike for its trancier vibe, crowned by the vocal collaboration with Canadian female singer Jennifer Parkin (AYRIA, EPSILON MINUS) throughout the entire CD. |
The end of 2003 came the release
of the ‘Horseback Riding Through Bassfields’, an album that
triggered so many questions, not only about the unusual CD title, but
also about the direction and ultimate meaning of IMPLANT itself. This
album was clearly marked as a turning point in the band’s career,
offering a sort of looking glass as to where IMPLANT has been and a glimpse
at were they are possibly going. An album that successfully returned to
the band’s darker roots progressing further towards intelligent
electro, while still offering a solid dance edge. On this new CD, mastermind
Len Lemeire teamed up with Myriam Kuliasko, a classical trained jazz singer
and was joined on stage by Nicolas (Empusae) on African drums.2004 saw
the release of the successful EP "We Are Doing Fine / Too Many Puppies",
and fans were treated to IMPLANT taking to the road again. A tour that
highlighted the intensity of the band more than ever before, armed with
an ever-growing live reputation acquired over the years through numerous
concerts all over the world including 2 shows at the Dour Festival (one
of Belgium’s most prestigious underground festivals), 3 slots at
the Eurorock Festival (dark wave festival) and a Northern American and
Canadian mini-tour.In addition to his own original compositions, Len Lemeire’s
unique approach to remixing also earned him a reputation for releasing
captivating product and worldwide respect within the electro community
for his stamp of excellence. It is no surprise that bands like SUICIDE
COMMANDO, NEON JUDGEMENT, ICON OF COIL, IN STRICT CONFIDENCE, ARMAGEDDON
DILDOS, PLASTIC NOISE EXPERIENCE, and many, many more, all received the
remix treatment by the IMPLANT genius. |
The intimate “Self-Inflicted” is IMPLANT’s album of maturity on which Len Lemeire once again explores, expands and redefines the limits of his musical spectrum to the maximum. Listeners will discover a special attention that has been reserved especially for the album's strong vocal performances. Modern electronics, sexy female vocals, harsh angry male growls, computer generated melodies, carrying upbeat rhythm patterns and IMPLANT's signature sample manipulations are all on the extended list of the ingredients that make this passionate and provocative album an exploding and eclectic musical cocktail. |
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