Ludovico Technique (band) explained

Ludovico Technique
Alias:LT, Ludo Technique, The Ludovico Technique
Origin:New York, New York, U.S.
Years Active:2010–present
Current Members:Ben V.

Ludovico Technique is an American industrial gothic metal band from New York City, New York. Formed in 2011, the band is fronted by singer, songwriter and multi-instrumental artist, Ben V.[1] [2] The additional touring members of the band remain anonymous.[3]

Their track "I Was" charted at #20 in the Deutsche Alternative Charts in September 2021.[4] [5] [6] "Becoming Numb" reached #1 in the iTunes Metal Charts in South Africa and #18 in the iTunes Electronic charts. "Up To the Flames" reached #5 in the iTunes Rock Charts in Sweden. "Absence"[7] debuted at #1 in the Goth Industrial Metal genre on Amazon.

"Haunted" was named one of "The Essential Halloween: Past and Present" tracks by Knotfest.[8]

Biography

Formed in 2010, Ludovico Technique derives their name from the Anthony Burgess novel, as well as the Stanley Kubrick cinematic adaptation, A Clockwork Orange.[9] The band was formed by Ben V., original founder of Beyond Therapy Records.

In 2010 the band released their first 5-track, self-titled EP, Ludovico Technique. After this release, the band embarked on their first US tour.

In late 2011 the band signed to Metropolis Records.[10] Ludovico Technique’s first major release was in 2012 with “Some Things Are Beyond Therapy” on Metropolis Records. Followed by extensive US and European touring[11] In 2013, the band released their sophomore full-length “We Came To Wreck Everything”.

In 2017, after extensive touring with acts such as Leæther Strip,[12] The Birthday Massacre and Army of the Universe,[13] [14] the band released their single “Absence” their most popular single to date with over 1 million streams. In 2020, the band returned and began releasing singles on a semi-monthly basis including: “Live As Myself,”[15] “Up to the Flames,” “Embrace,”[16] [17] “Becoming Numb,”[18] “Poisoned,” “Burn Everything,” “I Was,”[19] “Haunted,” and “Noise Is Gone“. Ludovico Technique was described as "dripping with quintessential gothic darkness" and "Passionate, intelligent, and not your run of the mill modern industrial" by Metal Injection.[20]

Grammy nominee, Stuart Hawkes, known for his work on Amy Winehouse, Lorde, and Ed Sheeran has mastered a number of Ludovico Technique's tracks, including: "Live As Myself" [21] and "Poisoned" [22]

In 2022, Ludovico Technique released their next full-length album, “Haunted People”.

Musical style and influences

The band is described by AllMusic as a blend of electronic, gothic metal, alternative metal, and industrial metal.[23] They have also been called industrial[24] as well as post-punk. The group's song structure commonly features intricate riffs coupled with keyboard effects. The band’s overall sound has been stated to be “the very embodiment of the Gothic aesthetic in its purest form,” [25] “full of nightmarish energy and devastating, electrified beauty,” and that they "showcase a thoughtful depth and complexity unmatched by many bands."[26] Ben V. has been described as “a vocal powerhouse not afraid to experiment with sounds” [27] Alternative Press (magazine) described their more recent singles as adding "gritty rock dimension to the eclectic, industrial–goth foundation the band have so masterfully established."

The band members themselves have stated that they are influenced from a wide variety of artists such as Skinny Puppy and The Sisters of Mercy, as well as Type O Negative, Rammstein, and Rob Zombie.

Discography

Studio Albums:

Singles:

Members

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ludovico Technique's Ben V. on why the band prefers releasing only singles right now. Knotfest. Oct 1, 2021.
  2. Web site: Ludovico Technique Official Website. Ludovico Technique. March 15, 2022.
  3. Web site: Conners. Phil. Ludovico Technique at Small's Bar in Hamtramck, MI on 25-Mar-2016. National Rock Review. April 13, 2016.
  4. Web site: LUDOVICO TECHNIQUE Drop Song. Heavy Magazine. KSP Productions. September 3, 2021.
  5. Web site: Deutsche Alternative Charts. September 27, 2021.
  6. Web site: LUDOVICO TECHNIQUE'S NEW SINGLE CHARTS ON THE DAC. Ludovico Technique News. October 4, 2021.
  7. Web site: PALFREY. SEAN M.. Review: Ludovico Technique – 'Absence'. Intravenous Magazine. October 16, 2017.
  8. Web site: Westbrook. Corinne. THE ESSENTIAL HALLOWEEN: PAST AND PRESENT. Knotfest. October 26, 2021.
  9. Web site: Yücel. Ilker. The Ludovico Technique InterView: Beyond Therapy. ReGen Magazine. August 7, 2012.
  10. Web site: Metropolis Records. March 7, 2022.
  11. Web site: Ziegler. Grant. Ludovico Technique InterView: Music Therapy. ReGen Magazine. November 10, 2014.
  12. Web site: Christian. Alyssa. Ludovico Technique Announces North America Tour with Leaether Strip. Antihero Magazine. February 27, 2016.
  13. Web site: Ludovico Technique Announces 'Under Your Spell North American Tour 2017′. Hollywood Music Magazine. April 22, 2017.
  14. Web site: The Birthday Massacre Announce "Under Your Spell North American Tour". Digital Tour Bus. May 7, 2017.
  15. Web site: Colette. Josef. LUDOVICO TECHNIQUE Unveils New Single. Music Existence. December 4, 2020.
  16. Web site: LUDOVICO TECHNIQUE "EMBRACE" YOU TILL THE END IN THEIR NEW MUSIC VIDEO. The Spill Magazine. December 4, 2020.
  17. Web site: Hamilton. Shannon. Ludovico Technique Release Their Music Video "Embrace". Rock Lines Magazine. February 24, 2021.
  18. Web site: Mortsena. Mala. Ludovico Technique exude monstrous gothic energy in "Becoming Numb". Alternative Press. 30 April 2021. Alternative Press.
  19. Web site: NYC Goth Rock Act Ludovico Technique Presents Their Newest Single "I Was". Post-Punk.com. 28 September 2021 . Post-Punk.
  20. Web site: Westbrook. Corinne. Industrial Goth Outfit LUDOVICO TECHNIQUE Stream New Single "I Was". MetalInjection.net. September 30, 2021.
  21. Web site: George. Tracy. LUDOVICO TECHNIQUE Unveils New Single, "Live as Myself". Brutal Planet Magazine. December 3, 2020.
  22. Web site: Ludovico Technique new singel "Poisoned". Frontview Magazine. July 10, 2021.
  23. Web site: LUDOVICO TECHNIQUE Discography. AllMusic.com. March 15, 2022.
  24. Web site: Kennelty. Greg. LUDOVICO TECHNIQUE Drops Smoldering Industrial Track "Dreaming". Metal Injection. February 26, 2022.
  25. Web site: Lewis. Canis. Single Review: Ludovico Technique - Up to the Flames. ElektroVox.com. Jan 25, 2021.
  26. Web site: Halen. Adrien. Ludovico Technique Release Their Music Video "Becoming Numb". HorrorNews.net. June 5, 2021.
  27. Web site: LUDOVICO TECHNIQUE - SOME THINGS ARE BEYOND THERAPY. brutalresonance.com. October 9, 2012.

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