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Black Lodge Records announces the signing of MAN RABID, the boundary-pushing microtonal project from Swedish heavy metal musician Tony Jelencovich Aaberg, known for his work with Transport League, M.A.N, and Mnemic.
MAN RABID marks a bold new chapter in Aaberg’s career, diving deep into microtonality through the use of custom-built instruments tuned to a 19-EDO syntonic temperament. The result is a strikingly unconventional sound—warped riffs, dissonant grooves, and intense, visceral vocals that challenge the limits of traditional heavy music.
By stepping outside standard tuning systems, MAN RABID crafts a sonic landscape that feels both unsettling and forward-thinking, blending technical experimentation with raw aggression.
The project’s debut EP, The Messiah Complex I, is set for release in 2026 via Black Lodge Records, promising a powerful introduction to this uncompromising new vision.
Bio & promotional assets:
https://blacklodge.se/artists/man-rabid/