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]
Ludovico Technique | |
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| Also known as | LT, Ludo Technique, The Ludovico Technique |
| Origin | New York, New York, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2010–present |
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| Members | Ben V. |
| Website | ludotechnique |
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.[4] "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
editFormed 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.[9]
In late 2011 [9] 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.[7] Followed by extensive US and European touring[11][10] 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][10][14] the band released their single “Absence”[10] their most popular single to date with over 1 million streams. [citation needed] 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“.[citation needed] 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
editThe 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,” [9] 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."[18]
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
editStudio Albums:
- The Ludovico Technique — 2010 (Crunch Pod)
- Some Things Are Beyond Therapy — September 25, 2012 (Metropolis Records)
- We Came To Wreck Everything — November 12, 2013 (Metropolis Records)
- Haunted People — August 9, 2022
Singles:
- Absence — October 13, 2017 (Metropolis Records, Infacted Recording])
- Up to the Flames — January 15, 2021
- Embrace — February 19, 2021
- Becoming Numb — March 29, 2021
- Poisoned — May 24, 2021
- Burn Everything — September 3, 2021
- I Was — September 29, 2021
- Haunted — October 22, 2021
- Noise Is Gone — November 26, 2021
- Dreaming — February 25, 2022
- Silence — April 8, 2022
Members
edit- Ben V. - vocals
- Evan B. - keyboards
- Ben T. - drums
- Kym LaRoux - e-percussion
References
edit- ^ "Ludovico Technique's Ben V. on why the band prefers releasing only singles right now". Knotfest. Oct 1, 2021.
- ^ "Ludovico Technique Official Website". Ludovico Technique. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
- ^ Conners, Phil (April 13, 2016). "Ludovico Technique at Small's Bar in Hamtramck, MI on 25-Mar-2016". National Rock Review.
- ^ a b "LUDOVICO TECHNIQUE Drop Song". Heavy Magazine. KSP Productions. September 3, 2021.
- ^ "Deutsche Alternative Charts". Retrieved September 27, 2021.
- ^ "LUDOVICO TECHNIQUE'S NEW SINGLE CHARTS ON THE DAC". Ludovico Technique News. October 4, 2021.
- ^ a b PALFREY, SEAN M. (October 16, 2017). "Review: Ludovico Technique – 'Absence'". Intravenous Magazine.
- ^ Westbrook, Corinne (October 26, 2021). "THE ESSENTIAL HALLOWEEN: PAST AND PRESENT". Knotfest.
- ^ a b c d Yücel, Ilker (August 7, 2012). "The Ludovico Technique InterView: Beyond Therapy". ReGen Magazine.
- ^ a b c d "Metropolis Records". Retrieved March 7, 2022.
- ^ Ziegler, Grant (November 10, 2014). "Ludovico Technique InterView: Music Therapy". ReGen Magazine.
- ^ Christian, Alyssa (February 27, 2016). "Ludovico Technique Announces North America Tour with Leaether Strip". Antihero Magazine.
- ^ "Ludovico Technique Announces 'Under Your Spell North American Tour 2017′". Hollywood Music Magazine. April 22, 2017.
- ^ "The Birthday Massacre Announce "Under Your Spell North American Tour"". Digital Tour Bus. May 7, 2017.
- ^ Colette, Josef (December 4, 2020). "LUDOVICO TECHNIQUE Unveils New Single". Music Existence.
- ^ "LUDOVICO TECHNIQUE "EMBRACE" YOU TILL THE END IN THEIR NEW MUSIC VIDEO". The Spill Magazine. December 4, 2020.
- ^ Hamilton, Shannon (February 24, 2021). "Ludovico Technique Release Their Music Video "Embrace"". Rock Lines Magazine.
- ^ a b Mortsena, Mala (30 April 2021). "Ludovico Technique exude monstrous gothic energy in "Becoming Numb"". Alternative Press. Alternative Press.
- ^ "NYC Goth Rock Act Ludovico Technique Presents Their Newest Single "I Was"". Post-Punk.com. Post-Punk. 28 September 2021.
- ^ Westbrook, Corinne (September 30, 2021). "Industrial Goth Outfit LUDOVICO TECHNIQUE Stream New Single "I Was"". MetalInjection.net.
- ^ George, Tracy (December 3, 2020). "LUDOVICO TECHNIQUE Unveils New Single, "Live as Myself"". Brutal Planet Magazine.
- ^ "Ludovico Technique new singel "Poisoned"". Frontview Magazine. July 10, 2021.
- ^ "LUDOVICO TECHNIQUE Discography". AllMusic.com. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
- ^ Kennelty, Greg (February 26, 2022). "LUDOVICO TECHNIQUE Drops Smoldering Industrial Track "Dreaming"". Metal Injection.
- ^ Lewis, Canis (Jan 25, 2021). "Single Review: Ludovico Technique - Up to the Flames". ElektroVox.com.
- ^ Halen, Adrien (June 5, 2021). "Ludovico Technique Release Their Music Video "Becoming Numb"". HorrorNews.net.
- ^ "LUDOVICO TECHNIQUE - SOME THINGS ARE BEYOND THERAPY". brutalresonance.com. October 9, 2012.