NARCISSUS – NEW WAVE TECHNO HOMICIDE 25TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION
PRE-ORDERS LAUNCH THURSDAY, JULY 31 at 7PM CST
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Bombworks Records adds another Crucial Classic to their catalog of releases as we prepare to unveil the long-awaited reissue of Narcissus – New Wave Techno Homicide, a landmark release from the early 2000s underground hardcore scene. This is the 25th Anniversary Edition, officially licensed from Century Media Records and available in two formats: a limited-edition CD and, for the first time ever, a vinyl pressing on beautiful Sunflare vinyl.
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For fans of Zao, Botch, Deadguy, Coalesce, Bloodjinn, Norma Jean!
🔥 Why This Album Matters
Originally released in 2000 on Takehold Records, New Wave Techno Homicide came out during a transformative period in heavy music. Takehold was the launching pad for bands like Underoath, Hopesfall, Twothirtyeight, Few Left Standing, and Stairwell. While many of those bands would go on to sign major record deals and influence generations to come, Narcissus carved their own distinct path.
The album doesn’t sit neatly in any genre box. It’s mathcore, screamo, metalcore, and industrial all at once—unpredictable, emotional, and fierce. Lyrically, the album explores technology, identity, and transcendence, balancing chaos with introspection. It’s the sound of a band pushing beyond trends and creating something timeless.
🎤 The Band’s Legacy
This isn’t just a cult classic—it’s a launching pad for members who would help shape the sound of heavy music for years to come.
– John Pope (vocals) would go on to front Symphony in Peril, known for their raw blend of metal and hardcore.
– John LaRussa (guitar) would later form Inhale Exhale, a band that helped bring melody and technicality into modern metalcore.
– The band also included Justin Carroll (bass) and Derek Carter (drums), and the album was originally mastered by James Paul Wisner, known for his work with Underoath and Dashboard Confessional.
– Following its release, the band joined Underoath, Few Left Standing, and Tantrum of the Muse on the now-legendary 40 Days of Disaster Tour, a pivotal moment for the spirit-filled hardcore scene.
Following its release, the band joined Underoath, Few Left Standing, and Tantrum of the Muse on the now-legendary 40 Days of Disaster Tour, a pivotal moment for the spirit-filled hardcore scene.
🛠️ The 25th Anniversary Reissue
This reissue celebrates the album’s enduring impact and gives it the treatment it always deserved. Both formats are strictly limited and feature updated packaging and sound.
– The CD (from Bombworks Records) comes in a jewel case with a full-color 8-page lyrics insert and is limited to just 300 copies.
– The vinyl (from Bombworks Records) is pressed on Sunflare vinyl and limited to just 200 copies—the first time ever this album has been released on vinyl.
– Both editions are remastered by Rob Colwell (King’s X, Believer, Nevermore) for superior sound.
– Includes new reflections from Loyd Harp (Call & Response Records) and Doug Peterson (Down the Line Magazine), adding historical insight and personal context to the release.
💥 PRE-ORDER GOES LIVE: THURSDAY, JULY 31 at 7PM CST
These will go fast—don’t miss your chance to grab one of the most significant reissues of the year.
🎧 Narcissus - New Wave Techno Homicide (Sunflare Vinyl, 2025) – $32.95 SALE
Limited to 200 copies – First time on vinyl
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💿 Narcissus - New Wave Techno Homicide (CD, 2025) – $14.95 SALE
Limited to 300 copies – Jewel case with 8-page insert
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🎁 Narcissus - New Wave Techno Homicide (CD + Vinyl Bundle) – $39.95 BUNDLE ($8 SAVINGS)
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TRACK LISTING:
[The Machine] / Octus Failure / Heartbreaker / Unto The World (A Melodic Departure) / Newwave Techno Homicide / The Battle Song / Perfect Words / Perfect World / Careful... He's Got A Bomb / Shaddai / Lakatha / Silvernegative / [Enicham Eht]
Whether you're a longtime fan who saw them live in 2001, or someone discovering their music for the first time, New Wave Techno Homicide deserves a spot in your collection. Raw, inventive, and uncompromising—this is one reissue you won’t want to miss.
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