Shardik - Cruelty Bacchanal (2025)
WEB FLAC (tracks) - 315 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 123 MB
49:40 | Classical, Free Jazz, Rock | Label: Tzadik
WEB FLAC (tracks) - 315 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 123 MB
49:40 | Classical, Free Jazz, Rock | Label: Tzadik
Cruelty Bacchanal, the second release from guitarist Matt Hollenberg’s group Shardik, is a ferocious statement of intent. Years in the making and issued on John Zorn’s Tzadik label, the album presents a volatile and politically charged fusion of modern classical structure, metal intensity, and free jazz unpredictability. Hollenberg’s compositions are marked by intricate rhythmic architecture and an uncompromising sonic vision, alternating between explosive virtuosity and dark, layered atmospheres. A bold and relentless listening experience, this is a powerful testament to the expressive potential of contemporary guitar music.