By DJ Monk
The final line-up has been announced for the Chaos Theory Festival, which takes place at The Dome and Boston Music Room on Saturday 29 February to mark the tenth anniversary of the independent London promotion collective, Chaos Theory.
Joining the likes of the already announced ZU, Teeth of The Sea, Vodun, VASA and Mammoth Weed Wizard are UK doomers Undersmile who will make their official comeback in 2020 and reunite at Chaos Theory. Norwegian noise rock act Årabrot will perform two sets at the festival, one featuring music from 2018’s album ‘Who Do You Love’ and the second from this year’s ‘Die Nibelungen’ release, the soundtrack to Fritz Lang’s legendary silent movie, which was originally performed and recorded live at the Tromsø international film fest in 2016. Completing the line-up are instrumental outfit Nøught, featuring members of the Thurston Moore band, Gong, This Is Not This Heat and The Display Team.
Towards Collapse’s takeover afterparty which features US breakcore legend end.user have also completed their line-up, adding Shelley Parker, Ecstasphere & Aphexia, Metalogue and Force Majeure.
Chaos Theory founder Kunal Singhal commented:
“It’s an honour to announce more bands and producers at 10 Years Of Chaos who have consistently blown my mind over the last decade. Nøught are notoriously busy with their many other projects, so it’s a very special chance to see them together, as they prepare for the release of their first album in 20 years. I’m floored that Undersmile have chosen to reunite and to make their comeback show at the festival; they’ve been missed by a lot of people and we all look forward to their next big steps. I’ve seen Årabrot progress from tiny basement gigs, to touring with Mono and Jo Quail, to a huge show in the Barbican this year, so it’s a privilege that they’ll play two sets with the music from different periods of their back catalogue.
“Metalogue has made an appearance at several Chaos Theory events in the past, so it will be great to hear his newest post-industrial glitches and beats. The Towards Collapse lineup also features artists Shelley Parker and two projects by producer Ophelia Sullivan, Ecstasphere & Aphexia, as well as local producer Force Majeure. Along with end.user, this is going to be exactly the kind of mindbending danceable lineup that I secretly wish all club nights were like.
“We’ve got a generation of artists who’ve been able to listen to the most obscure music from around the world with a few clicks, and have been inspired to create new ideas, techniques and sounds. This day celebrates what we do at Chaos Theory, which is try to show you where to find them. It’s for people who love going to gigs but want to experience something different.”
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