Angine de Poitrine, an anonymous duo from Saguenay, Quebec, are making waves with their unique blend of metal, microtonal flourishes, and dadaist aesthetics. Formed in 2023 as a 'joke that spilled into reality,' the pair aim to subvert the solemnity of guitar rock with what they describe as 'mantra-rock dada pythago-cubiste.' Their live performances feature elaborate costumes, including handmade papier-mache headdresses and yin-yang polka dot robes, with one member hidden behind a priapically long nose and the other sporting a drooping proboscis.
The music matches the visual oddity, combining shredding metal with unexpected influences. Tracks like 'Fabienk' showcase microtonal flourishes reminiscent of James 'Blood' Ulmer's harmolodics, while 'Mata Zyklek' incorporates North African sounds and 'UTZP' features klezmer elements. Vocals, when present, resemble mumbly Daleks, and the compositions are built on hypnotic riffs and grooves with proggy time shifts executed in astonishing lockstep, creating a party atmosphere as much as a progressive one.
Their debut LP, 'Angine de Poitrine Volume II,' is set for release on 3 April, with a UK tour scheduled for May. Recommended for fans of Holy Fuck, Prescott, and King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, the duo are gaining attention for their mesmerising and absurdist approach to rock music.
