Swelling by Maltreatment

Brandon Artus, otherwise known as Maltreatment presents his first release on Minimal Impact, a C20 containing thirteen bursts of harsh noise articulations. Multiple sound sources are put to the test, each amplified or otherwise interrupting whichever signals were preceding in this frantic journey into abject reality.

Following on from appearances on Cloister Recordings, Black Ring Rituals, and Shrouded Recordings in 2021, among others, Swelling continues on with an affectual interest in cruelty and betrayal. The subjects at hand are left ambiguous enough to conjure up images of any number of contemporary crises, but it's safe to say that criminal activity and / or negligence are undoubtedly on the mind of Artus. Metal and glass crash over surges of unrecognisable blown out audio. At times speech can be heard, but only momentarily. You can make your own mind up on the specifics here.

Recorded loud on unbranded new old stock in an edition of 30 handnumbered copies.

Tracklist

1.	Discouraged	1:07

2.	A Life of Privilege	0:47

3.	Waiting Room (Obligated)	2:11

4.	Substandard	1:19

5.	Falsified Report	1:22

6.	Hematoma	1:24

7.	From Head to Toe	0:42

8.	Third Sentencing	1:17

9.	Smothered	1:33

10.	A Different Timeline	1:52

11.	Statistic	0:45

12.	Too Lenient	1:31

13.	Accuser	1:25

Credits

released November 30, 2021

Recorded 2021 at T.R.U.S.T. for Minimal Impact.

Brandon Artus is Maltreatment.

– Loose Metal
– Contact Mic
– Zoom H1N

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