Candiria – 300 Percent Density [LP] (Purple Vinyl)

Candiria’s classic album 300 Percent Density reissued on vinyl in FebruaryHailing from Brooklyn, New York, Candiria is one of the precursors of the mathcore genre.Formed in 1992 by vocalist Carley Coma, guitarists Chris Puma and Eric Matthews, anddrummer/bassist/keyboardist/trumpeter Kenneth Schalk, the band was part of the secondwave of New York hardcore, but subsequently expanded its performance to also play jazz,hip hop and progressive rock.300 Percent Density is Candiria’s fourth studio album, originally released by Century Mediain 2001. Critically praised for its experimental mix of metal, jazz, hip-hop, and hardcore, thealbum’s intricate arrangements and adventurous sound have made it a classic, stated byfans and critics as the band’s best work to date. The 25-year-old album is available on waxagain in February 2026 via Svart Records.”Candiria have always been-and remain-a favorite among the group’s peers, becausemusicians already possess the vocabulary to understand the intricacy of the band’sarrangements and the tireless care and craft that went into perfecting them. Like theDillinger Escape Plan and Converge, Candiria pressed hard to break through themonoculture of metal’s awkward transitional years and pave the way for similarlyexperimental bands.” -Decibel Magazine