Name: The Synthetic Form
Brand: Gridlock

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

SONDE01B

Colour

Clear

Colour details

Clear with Black and Bone Splatter&nbsp;

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2024-06-07

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5051142068699

Total Cap

9999

Clear LPx2

Artist

Gridlock

Genre GB

Experimental / Avant-Garde / Industrial / Noise

Label GB

Viasonde

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In a heartfelt tribute to Mike Wells, who tragically passed away in 2022, Viasonde, with the blessing of the Wells family, embarks on a mission to reintroduce Gridlock to the world. The four main Gridlock albums &nbsp;are reissued on vinyl for the first time, starting with <i>The Synthetic Form</i> double LP.&nbsp;

In the mid-90s, a resurgence in Electro-Industrial was firmly focused on dance-floors. At this pivotal time, two San Francisco metal scene defectors, Mike Wells and Mike Cadoo, connected through a mutual friend. Bonding over their shared appreciation for non-metal influences, Wells, armed with a sampler and a couple of synths, had crafted a few tracks. Cadoo swiftly added vocals to these compositions, and thus, Gridlock was born.

With relentless dedication, the duo embarked on sculpting a grittier, more ominous variant of electro-industrial. Steering clear of the upbeat rhythms typical of the genre, they opted for a dystopian, dirge-like pace. Drawing inspiration from iconic acts like Skinny Puppy, Einsturzende Neubauten, and Fields of the Nephilim, they pieced together the Sickness demo. Eager to share their creation, they distributed the demo to anyone who would lend an ear, including many users on the rec.music.industrial newsgroup. Despite numerous rejections from industrial music labels citing its lack of danceability, Pendragon Records saw potential and took a chance.

The Synthetic Form

Music GB

Discover The Synthetic Form by Gridlock on Viasonde. Reissued on vinyl for the first time, this double LP pays tribute to Mike Wells. Explore Gridlock's gritty electro-industrial sound.