MASTER’s HAMMER was formed in 1987 in the former Czechoslovakia. Over time, they have developed a special blend of black metal and experimental electronic music. Active periods are rare but intense. “Maldorör Disco” is a band designed to open exhibitions of decadent artists and operates as a karaoke duo consisting of František Štorm and Kamil Princ. In the summer of 2025, the members of MASTER’s HAMMER, namely Jan Kapák and Necrocock, joined the idea of ​​recording an album of the same name combining electronic fusion with post-metal experimentation.

The album has ten songs, and “Anděl Slizu” is first, and it begins with an electronic bed of keyboards. The semi-harsh vocals add an interesting layer to the music…but somehow, it just works. There are some minor phasing issues, but don’t let that detract you from enjoying it. “Genesis P. Orridge” is another song heavy with electronics as well as rhythms. The pace is faster, and it sounds like a combination of 80’s Synthwave with dark, modern elements. The snarl of the native dialect keeps the vocals edgy. The title track is a bit darker in scope, and the heavy electronics fill out the sound and keep it full. “Bochnatky” has dark, catchy sound, and the band is quite good at these hooks in their music. It’s a bit of a stretch to call this Metal, but that matters not.

“Bicycle Day” has a firm, steady, and energetic beat from keyboards, and they mix well with the weight of the riffs. In addition to being naturally catchy, the song has a rocking groove. “Doppelganger” has a nasty snarl to it, and it stays within the shadows, not looking for rays of light to explore. “El Teide” has a wide open radio friendly sound, and these moments just make the album that much stronger and more appealing to me, but the snarl of the vocals reminds you of the darkness imbedded within. “Slatina” is the final song, and it ends the album on a bit of a melancholy note, but still one that is catchy. The swing of the music is both groovy and dark.

This was an excellent listening experience for me. As a teenager in the 80’s, its lush electronic sound took me back to some of the music I enjoyed at that time, and keyboards are always a welcomed instrument for me. Here, you will find plenty, combined with gritty riffs and vocals, and the songs were downright catchy.