One of the most sought-after unsigned acts finally has agreed to sign a deal with the Arkansas-based label BLC Productions to release their new studio album "Dead Monsters". Strange is the fact that this band is already active since several years, I personally own a demo tape recording called "Pain-Selective" released in 1993 and that demo was already the third release of them. It seems they felt comfortable through the years to stay unsigned and independent – it definitively hasn’t anything to do with a lack of recognition. Reviews, support and promotion were always positive, also the movie and TV industry has already picked them up and they could add the track "When The Dark Rains Come" to take part on soundtrack for "Matrix" and "Spiderman". BRAINCLAW consists of David and Tara Giuffre, both responsible for music and vocals. Their music can be described as a detailed worked-out kind of Electro/Industrial, which isn’t afraid to integrate the use of guitars. Possible references for a comparison can be found with acts like MINDLESS FAITH or THE MERCY CAGE. The kind of Tara’s vocals offers another surprise, instead of a smooth and melodic performance, she prefers a rather energetic and FX-supported style. "Strike" – already well discovered on some comps – is the energetic and straight-forward moving opener featuring the mentioned guitars. Another remarkable track has to be named with "Feed The Machine" which satisfies the bass line addicts. Rather based on melodic synth textures they’ve created both tracks "Euphorium" and "Hypocritic" – while their best work they’ve placed to the very last position, the intense and catchy "Fallen". A well worked out Electro/Industrial album with a rather American influence – also for BLC a welcomed development to release music besides the EBM/Dark Electro formula – while BRAINCLAW are able to deal with this styles, too. Thumbs up, good stuff!