Synchro Nine Factor: Press

Synchro Nine Factor has enough angst, spunk & variety to carve out a solid identity for themselves.

Eerie Darkwave Rock that doesn't skimp on the rock.

S9F delivers a dynamic combination of industrial structures with ethereal & atmospheric meltdowns to form a truly unique sound. This Atlanta trio brings sprawling experimentation together with choral rock to create a surrounding melodic thunderstorm.

Industrial meets techno, meets more . . .

The first thing I notice about Synchro Nine Factor's second album "re[deploy]" is that it is much more accessible than its first album "Right Wing Conspiracy". While the programmed drums, vocal effects and dismal samples still paint a disparaging picture, the musicianship sounds more cohesive and accomplished, especially in Jamie Hagood's fuzzed-out guitars. Vocalist Nelson Hagood's delivery also has some added soul and emotion on songs like "Meconium" and "The Fury" reminding the listener that there is flesh and blood behind Synchro Nine's otherwise computerized harshness. Rather than take the same minimalist approach that was used on "Right Wing Conspiracy", this Atlanta group focuses more on the pop elements of its music with more groove oriented tracks like "In A Sense" and "More Than Me" and guitars that have faint echoes of Black Sabbath and Motley Crue. Still, song titles like "Cold Dead and Wet" let you know that "re[deploy]" is not a total departure.

What S9F manages to do that a lot of bands of this ilk seem to miss, is that they make the songs rock before they start layering the crazy stuff on top. Good, solid songs with plenty of action.

. . . a sonic car crash in slow motion . . .

Synchro Nine Factor/re[mix]/Doogah Music

While its latest release, the 20:20 EP sees this established Atlanta act moving towards a more traditional hard rock approach, re[mix] revisits Synchro Nine Factor's electro-industrial past with new interpretations of songs from 1999's Right Wing Conspiracy and 2003's re[deploy]. From the Slayer-like riffs of "Thought Destroyer" to the big dance beats of "Me Synthetic", re[mix] explores realms of etheral, jungle, digital hardcore and EBM thanks to Nigredo, PsiVamp, Disgracer X and others. And with plans to reissue the band's 1999 debut, re[mix] works as an introduction to S9F as well as a way to pacify longtime fans.