"madworld" CD by Kontrust

Austria's crossover legends KONTRUST are back!

After nine long years, Austrian crossover legends KONTRUST are finally returning with their highly anticipated new studio album, madworld. The album will be released on November 3, 2023. On the successor to their 2014 release Explositive, KONTRUST introduces two new members, singer Julia Ivanova and drummer Joey Sebald, for the first time on record. Both of them showcased their energetic live potential on the main stages of some of the biggest European festivals in 2022, such as Graspop Metal Meeting, Hellfest Open Air, Barcelona Rockfest, and Resurrection Fest. Singer Julia has already made a name for herself with her appearance on the Ukrainian TV show 'X-Factor' and now showcases her impressive talent on the 11 tracks of the new album.

On madworld, the chart-topping group stays true to their vibrant, energetic, and experimental style, creating the perfect foundation to captivate both old and new listeners. The captivating album opener 'i physically like you' immediately kicks off in unmatched KONTRUST fashion, followed by the thrilling 'madhouse' and 'rock to outer space,' both delivering hard riffs and party-pop vocals. The latter demonstrates that despite their positive vibes and party mentality, KONTRUST is not afraid to tackle serious issues. The band sings about fleeing from a devastated Earth to possibly start anew somewhere else. This sentiment continues with the outstanding track 'the end,' which slows down the tempo while featuring catchy rhythms and a sing-along chorus. The furious 'lederhosen overkill' is the next highlight, creating the sonic connection to the band's traditional stage attire. Electronic influences in the closing track 'i can't control it' lead to the finale, ending madworld with a bang.

KONTRUST are undoubtedly one of the most unique and exciting acts in the scene. The band captivates fans and critics alike with their unmatched ability to fuse genres such as reggae, pop, and dance with heavy hard rock riffs. Combined with their own way of representing the roots of their homeland both sonically and visually, KONTRUST delivers a unique and thrilling overall package. This aforementioned synthesis of styles has not only earned them remarkable chart positions for various releases but also high recognition, such as the 'Austrian Newcomer Award' for their debut album and the 'AMADEUS Austrian Music Award' - Austria's biggest and most important prize for national bands and artists - for their second album Time To Tango. Throughout their more than two-decade-long career, the Austrians have achieved millions of views on their meticulously produced music videos on YouTube. Their electrifying hits 'Hey DJ!' and 'Bomba' alone have been clicked over 15 million times. With their new album madworld, KONTRUST proves that they are full of surprises and ready to surpass everything they have achieved so far!