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Year Of The Knife - Internal Incarceration LP

€26.00

*plus shipping costs, as a small business within § 19 (1) and § 19a UStG, VAT is not charged

*delivery time 1-2 weeks within Germany, 2-3 weeks within EU/ US

Year Of The Knife - Internal Incarceration LP (2020)

Internal Incarceration by Year Of The Knife delivers crushing metallic hardcore packed with aggression, emotional intensity and relentless energy. Produced by Kurt Ballou, the album combines devastating heaviness with dark atmosphere and uncompromising hardcore spirit.

*plus shipping costs, as a small business within § 19 (1) and § 19a UStG, VAT is not charged

*delivery time 1-2 weeks within Germany, 2-3 weeks within EU/ US

Year Of The Knife - Internal Incarceration LP (2020)

Internal Incarceration by Year Of The Knife delivers crushing metallic hardcore packed with aggression, emotional intensity and relentless energy. Produced by Kurt Ballou, the album combines devastating heaviness with dark atmosphere and uncompromising hardcore spirit.

Year Of The Knife - Internal Incarceration LP

With Internal Incarceration, Delaware hardcore force Year Of The Knife deliver a punishing and emotionally charged debut album that pushes their sound to new extremes. Fueled by frustration, anger and real-world discontent, the record transforms raw emotion into an overwhelming display of aggression and intensity.

Following the momentum of Ultimate Aggression, the band sharpened every aspect of their sound for this release. The result is thirteen tracks of crushing metallic hardcore that hit with relentless force while maintaining a strong emotional core beneath the chaos.

Recorded with legendary producer Kurt Ballou at the iconic GodCity Studio in Salem, Massachusetts, Internal Incarceration captures the band at their heaviest and most atmospheric. The production is raw, massive and oppressive, perfectly suited to the album’s dark themes and violent energy.

Musically, Year Of The Knife combine hardcore breakdowns, metallic riffing and chaotic intensity with haunting textures and emotionally driven songwriting. The album moves at a furious pace, yet every song feels deliberate and focused, balancing brutality with memorable dynamics and crushing grooves.

Lyrically, the record confronts grief, frustration and social tension head-on. Rather than offering escapism, Internal Incarceration channels those emotions into something cathartic and communal hardcore as both confrontation and release.

Clocking in at just over 30 minutes, the album wastes no time. Every track delivers impact, making this one of the most devastating and focused modern hardcore releases of its era.

For fans of metallic hardcore, chaotic aggression and emotionally intense heavy music, Internal Incarceration stands as an essential addition to any collection.

Why You’ll Love This Album

  • Crushing metallic hardcore with relentless energy

  • Produced by Kurt Ballou at GodCity Studio

  • Heavy, dark and emotionally intense atmosphere

  • Aggressive breakdowns and chaotic riffing

Sound & Aesthetics Highlights

Sound & Production

  • Massive production by Kurt Ballou

  • Raw, oppressive and heavy mix

  • Powerful drum sound and crushing guitar tone

Musical Characteristics

  • Metallic hardcore with chaotic aggression

  • Intense breakdowns and fast-paced songwriting

  • Dark atmosphere mixed with emotional depth

Atmosphere & Mood

  • Angry, bleak and cathartic

  • Relentless and confrontational

  • Emotionally heavy and intense

For Fans Of

  • Converge

  • Nails

  • Code Orange

  • Vein.fm

  • Knocked Loose

Product Details

  • Artist: Year Of The Knife

  • Title: Internal Incarceration

  • Format: Vinyl LP (2020)

  • Genre: Hardcore, Metalcore

  • Label: Pure Noise

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