THE BEAST

Pornohelmut first surfaced in the Texas underground scene in the winter of 2001. Early shows featured analog synth percussion, scrambled vocals, an effect-mangled guitar being beaten relentlessly, and crudely dubbed VHS mixtape-style visuals displayed on CRT televisions. During this time, the one man act shared the stage with such wildly varied and esteemed groups as Mastodon, Genghis Tron, Jucifer and Melt Banana. Pornohelmut soon became notorious for irreverent and often jarring shows. The strong reactions of attendees only served to further fuel the intensity and fervor of the performances. The live show was once described by John Dwyer of Thee Oh Sees as “the most complex solo project since Captured! By Robots," and when asked about the act, Brent Hinds of Mastodon remarked, “What’s he gonna do next, just start killing people? Seriously, I’m worried about that guy.” After relocating to Austin, Texas, Pornohelmut quickly blossomed into an all-out mindbending audiovisual experience, incorporating synchronized animated visual projections and drum-controlled synths and samples, and was featured on showcases at SXSW among other festivals and events. The unique spectacle caught the eye of some internationally traveling artists, and soon several European tours came about, sharing billing with such acts as Mr. Marcaille, Chantal Morte, Tat2noisact and Schlaasss. Subsequent tours both in the US and abroad have seen wide success, with performances at private parties at Burning Man and guest appearances on French radio bringing highlights. BANG LORD marks Pornohelmut's first studio album release, a multifaceted crystallization of industrial noise, punk rock, metal, experimental electronics and violently enigmatic percussion that tests the boundaries and proclivities of underground music at large. The debut record will hit the streets on February 15th, 2020. Facebook: https://urlz.fr/bkBs Atypeek Music: http://atypeekmusic.com/