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(of

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and ex-

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and ex-

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). Head Control System is currently part of North-American

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' roster along with bands such as Voivod, The Gathering,

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. The band's debut album, ''Murder Nature'', was released on April 4, 2006.

Concept

Lyrical

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, in a stream of conscious style. They also contain many wordplays and references to politics, film, literature, among many other things.

Musical

Being influenced by the likes of

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and the work of

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himself,

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uses rhythms and cycles in a melodic style of rock, bearing some resemblance to

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. The music also includes subtle, repeating,

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cycles in the background.

Discography

*''Severe Damage on Reason and Equilibrium'' (as SinDRomE) - 2003, EP, Ins@ne Prod. *''Murder Nature'' - 2006, full-length, The End Records (U.S.)/ V.M.E. (Europe)

Line-Up

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References

External links

Official MySpace siteOfficial label site
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