EPTA7 – Here Come the Freaks reviewed by Head-Banger Reviews

 

Another review has landed for EPTA7’s Here Come the Freaks, this time from Head-Banger Reviews.

The review takes a thoughtful and honest look at the album, exploring its heavy industrial sound, dark urban atmosphere and the creative identity behind the project.

The article also discusses some of the choices surrounding the project from a critical perspective. We may not share every point of view, but we genuinely appreciate the time taken to look deeper into EPTA7, understand our approach, and — most importantly — judge the music on its own merits.

Music criticism doesn’t need agreement to be valuable. What matters is listening, engaging and having an honest conversation about art.

A huge thank you to Head-Banger Reviews for spending time with Here Come the Freaks and for keeping EPTA7 on their radar. 🖤

Read the full review:

https://headbangerreviews.com/2026/09/13/epta7-here-come-the-freaks/

EPTA7 – Here Come the Freaks
Out now.

EPTA7 featured on Sweden’s ZERO Music Magazine

 

We’re very happy to share a new in-depth interview with EPTA7, published by Sweden’s ZERO Music Magazine.

Under the title “From Rammstein to Dissection: EPTA7 has awakened after ten years of silence”, journalist Petter Jahnstedt takes a deep dive into the history, influences and evolution of the project — from our beginnings in Dublin and the long road that eventually led to Here Come the Freaks, to the direction we are now taking with our next album, Schengen Reloaded.

The conversation goes well beyond the new music. We talk about our industrial roots, the influence of Swedish metal, cinematic horror and Lovecraft, the changing identity of EPTA7, our relationship with Europe and why creating an atmosphere has become just as important to us as writing a song.

As we put it in the interview:

“In the beginning we tried to create songs. Today we increasingly try to create places.”

The interview also looks ahead to Schengen Reloaded, where the focus moves from the personal fears and inner monsters of Here Come the Freaks towards something broader: the fears, tensions and divisions affecting the world around us.

A huge thank you to Petter Jahnstedt and ZERO Music Magazine for the space, the thoughtful questions and for taking the time to explore the world behind EPTA7.

Read the full interview on ZERO Music Magazine:
From Rammstein to Dissection: EPTA7 has awakened after ten years of silence

EPTA7 — Here Come the Freaks.
The story continues.

EPTA7 Featured on TG Metal: “Here Come the Freaks” Reviewed by Ammy

 

We’re happy to share another new review of EPTA7’s latest album, Here Come the Freaks, this time published by Italian metal outlet TG Metal and written by Ammy.

The review takes a journey through the dark and unconventional world of Here Come the Freaks, exploring the album’s mixture of industrial metal, electronic elements, heavy atmospheres and cinematic horror.

Released on May 21, 2026, Here Come the Freaks represents a new chapter for EPTA7: a collection of songs built around fears, trauma, paranoia and the strange characters living at the edges of society.

From the oppressive atmosphere of “The Walls Breathe” to tracks such as “Walking Ghost,” “Frozen Town,” “Kartoffeln” and “Zombies of the Third Millennium,” the album was conceived not simply as a collection of individual songs, but as a single dystopian world populated by ghosts, monsters and human freaks.

We’d like to thank Ammy and the entire TG Metal team for taking the time to enter that world, listen to the album and give EPTA7 space on their pages.

Every review gives us a different perspective on the record — and sometimes reveals things in the music that even its creators hadn't consciously noticed.

Read the full review on TG Metal.

And, as always…

Welcome to the freakshow.

— EPTA7

EPTA7 Featured in The Metal Mag #74 - Interview

 

We’re happy to announce that EPTA7 is featured in the latest issue of The Metal Mag, #74 – July/August 2026.

The magazine includes a full interview with EPTA7, exploring the world behind Here Come the Freaks, the evolution of the project, our musical influences, creative process and the ideas that shaped the album.

The feature follows The Metal Mag’s previous review of Here Come the Freaks and gives us the opportunity to go deeper into the identity and vision behind EPTA7.

A big thank you to Franck Michaud and The Metal Mag for the interview and for their continued support of independent and underground music.

The Metal Mag #74 – July/August 2026
Read the issue here:

https://www.themetalmag.com/the-metal-mag-n74-july-august-2026/

EPTA7 – Here Come the Freaks
Industrial metal / dark alternative / cinematic urban horror.

EPTA7 – Here Come the Freaks reviewed by ReGen Magazine

 

We’re very pleased to share a new review of EPTA7’s debut album, Here Come the Freaks, published by ReGen Magazine, a long-standing publication dedicated to industrial, electronic and alternative music.

Written by ReGen editor Ilker Yücel, the review takes a detailed and honest look at the album, discussing its production, lyrics, atmosphere and individual tracks while drawing comparisons to artists including White Zombie, Powerman 5000, PIG and Lord of the Lost.

Among the highlights:

“The arrangements are tight, the riffs grind in lockstep with the drums, striking with a machine gun precision and an explosive cannonball force.”

The review particularly highlights tracks such as “Kartoffeln,” “Eptasystem,” “Moon Canvas” and “The Walls Breathe,” while also offering constructive criticism of some aspects of the album’s mastering and lyrical approach.

And perhaps the line that best sums up ReGen’s assessment:

“Epta7 has the talent, so let’s see where the band goes from here.”

For us, honest and detailed criticism is always valuable. Here Come the Freaks was a record many years in the making, and every review that genuinely engages with the music helps us understand both what worked and where EPTA7 can evolve next.

A huge thank you to Ilker Yücel and ReGen Magazine for taking the time to listen to the record and give it such a thorough assessment.

Read the full review on ReGen Magazine:
EPTA7 – Here Come the Freaks | ReGen Magazine

EPTA7 – HERE COME THE FREAKS
Industrial darkness. Cinematic horror. The freaks are already here.

“Kartoffeln” Official Music Video Out Now

 EPTA7 have released the official music video for “Kartoffeln”, a track taken from their latest album Here Come the Freaks.

Set in the same dark, dystopian universe that surrounds the album, the video follows a mysterious killer moving through the city and choosing his victims one by one. Convinced that he is the hunter, he gradually discovers that something else has been following him from the shadows.

He thinks he is the hunter. He doesn't know he's being hunted.

Blending industrial metal, dark alternative music and cinematic horror, Kartoffeln continues EPTA7's exploration of paranoia, fear and distorted urban environments, transforming the song into a short visual horror story.

The video was created by Maya / Bisma, bringing the disturbing world and atmosphere of Kartoffeln to life.

🎬 Watch EPTA7 – Kartoffeln (Official Music Video) on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/jX74K2UDHN8

Here Come the Freaks is available now on digital platforms.

EPTA7
Industrial Metal / Dark Alternative / Cinematic Horror

EPTA7 – “Here Come The Freaks” reviewed by Aristocrazia Webzine

 

Another new review for EPTA7 is now online!

Italian metal publication Aristocrazia Webzine has taken a deep dive into our latest album, “Here Come The Freaks”, exploring its industrial and electronic elements, heavier moments and the dark, dystopian atmosphere surrounding the EPTA7 universe.

The review highlights the album’s production and mix, its balance between aggression and electronics, and the way the different elements come together to create a compact and powerful sound.

Beyond the music itself, the article also explores the imagery and concepts behind Here Come The Freaks: dystopia, rebellion, outsiders and the strange world inhabited by our freaks.

A huge thank you to Botta and everyone at Aristocrazia Webzine for taking the time to listen to the album and share their thoughts.

As an added bonus, “The Walls Breathe” is featured directly in the article for those who want to enter the EPTA7 universe for themselves.

🎧 Read the full review:
https://www.aristocraziawebzine.com/recensioni/epta7-here-come-the-freaks/

Welcome to the freaks.

— EPTA7