August 2026 Featured Release - The Sphere Edition

So just like that we find that a new month is upon us which of course means that we’ll be nominating a brand new monthly feature release for each clan. This essentially means that we’re asking you to rate, review & discuss our chosen features for no other reason than because we enjoy the process & banter. We’re really looking forward to hearing your thoughts on our chosen releases so don’t be shy.

This month's feature release for The Sphere, nominated by me (Shadowdoom9 (Andi)), is the earliest release of the clan, the 1987 debut album by British industrial rock/metal pioneers SLAB!, Descension. This month I've decided to nominate the first ever releases of their respective genres, and while this album is nowhere near as spectacular or successful as the other feature release I've nominated for this month (Rorschach's Remain Sedate), it's highly underrated and it should be acknowledged the first ever album to fuse to industrial rock with metal. Whether you find something to enjoy or not, the origin can't be overlooked!

https://metal.academy/releases/8429

Since I wasn't too much of a fan of this album, despite its historical status as the earliest Sphere release enough for me to make this nomination, my review is kinda short, so you can check it out here: https://metal.academy/reviews/26560/8429

3/5

Recommended tracks (ONLY ones I would recommend): "Tunnel of Love", "Dolores", "The Animals", "People Pie"

For fans of: Swans, Trust Obey, 80s Ministry