Suicide Commando
have been delivering
electro
industrial
for some time, and that experience shows in
Hellraiser
, one the most memorable tracks from the
Mindstrip
release. As such, this single is a good introduction to what listeners will find on
-- heavily distorted vocals, harsh
sounds, deep bass, and a driving rhythm.
is a fairly standard single release, sporting two remixes and a new track,
"Fragment of Torture."
This track is quite listenable, but hardly as realized as anything on the album. The main feature is, oddly, a guest remix by
VNV Nation
. This track may be the reason that owners of the album hunt down the single as well.
have applied their own take on the sounds and harmonies used in
, giving the track a smoother yet more complicated feel. However, they have stayed sincere to the original's aggressive electronic energy. The intensity of the original track and the energy of the
remix make this a great single for those that don't already own
, but those that do may still be attracted for the
remix alone. ~ Theo Kavadias