Robk Reacts to EPTA7

 Another enthusiastic reaction to EPTA7's latest music video, taken from the new industrial metal album Schengen Reload.

EPTA7 continues to attract attention from the international music reaction community, with Robk Reacts sharing his thoughts on the official music video for “Zombies of the Third Millennium”, one of the tracks from the band's latest album, Schengen Reload.

And his reaction says it all:

“Loved it. Music was incredible. Big time storyline.” — Robk Reacts

More Than Just Music

For EPTA7, music and visual storytelling have always been closely connected.

“Zombies of the Third Millennium” explores a dystopian world shaped by manipulation, social division and the unsettling influence of modern technology.

Combining industrial metal, dark electronic textures and cinematic imagery, the video brings the themes of Schengen Reload to life through a powerful visual narrative.

Robk's appreciation of both the music and the storyline is particularly meaningful to the band, whose creative approach aims to build an interconnected universe of sound, imagery and storytelling.

A Big Thank You to Robk Reacts

We're genuinely grateful to Robk Reacts for taking the time to explore our music and share his reaction with his audience.

Independent music thrives when listeners, reviewers and content creators are willing to discover new artists and share their experiences.

Thank you, Robk, for the enthusiasm, the kind words and for supporting EPTA7!

Watch the Reaction

🎬 Robk Reacts – EPTA7: Zombies of the Third Millennium

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1lU_D72QQc

Discover Schengen Reload

Released on November 1, 2026, Schengen Reload is EPTA7's latest industrial metal / dark alternative album.

Exploring themes of European identity, propaganda, division and resistance, the album combines aggressive industrial rhythms, distorted guitars, electronic experimentation and cinematic atmospheres.

🎧 Listen to EPTA7 on Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/artist/5IWZ7fLr6Gqx6p3muGPHp1

🌐 Official EPTA7 links:

https://linktr.ee/epta7

NO BORDERS. ONE CONTINENT.

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EPTA7 is an Irish–Italian industrial metal / dark alternative band formed in Dublin in 2012 and currently based in Spain.

FROM THE EPTA7 ARCHIVES #01:

Heavy Metal Heaven Reviews Here Come the Freaks (73/100)

Revisiting our debut album through an independent review that explored industrial metal, dark atmospheres and the role of artificial intelligence in music.

🇬🇧 ENGLISH

Welcome to FROM THE EPTA7 ARCHIVES, a new series dedicated to rediscovering reviews, reactions, interviews and media features from our musical journey that we haven't yet shared with our audience.

For our first chapter, we're revisiting Heavy Metal Heaven's review of Here Come the Freaks, our debut album.

Industrial Metal, Dark Atmospheres and AI

Heavy Metal Heaven approached the album with an open mind, exploring not only its musical identity but also the role of artificial intelligence as a creative tool.

The review highlighted the album's dark, oppressive atmosphere, its combination of industrial metal, alternative metal, groove and electronic elements, and its distinctive artistic direction.

Several tracks received particular recognition:

• Black Circuit Fear — praised for its combination of groove, nu-metal influences, electronic passages and vocal interplay.

• The Walls Breathe — appreciated for its unsettling, creeping industrial atmosphere.

• Mostri Dentro — highlighted for its emotional intensity and Italian-language vocals.

• Here Come the Freaks — recognized for its powerful atmosphere and slow, heavy musical progression.

The review also offered constructive criticism, particularly concerning differences in production, stylistic consistency and the overall cohesion of the album.

Rather than dismissing the project because of its use of AI-assisted tools, the reviewer considered how technology could contribute to a human-led artistic vision.

A Review Worth Remembering

One passage particularly stayed with us:

“The potential is there, as is the skills and the personality.”

⭐ Heavy Metal Heaven — 73/100

We believe honest criticism is an important part of artistic development. Reviews like this help document where a band started, what worked and what could evolve.

Our sincere thanks to Heavy Metal Heaven for listening, reflecting and taking the time to explore the EPTA7 universe.

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🇮🇹 ITALIANO

Dagli archivi EPTA7: Heavy Metal Heaven recensisce Here Come the Freaks

Benvenuti in FROM THE EPTA7 ARCHIVES, la nostra nuova rubrica dedicata a riscoprire recensioni, reaction, interviste e articoli che hanno accompagnato il nostro percorso musicale e che non abbiamo ancora condiviso con il pubblico.

Per il primo capitolo torniamo alla recensione di Here Come the Freaks, il nostro album di debutto, realizzata da Heavy Metal Heaven.

Industrial Metal, atmosfere oscure e intelligenza artificiale

Heavy Metal Heaven ha affrontato il disco con un approccio aperto e critico, analizzando non soltanto la nostra identità musicale, ma anche il ruolo dell'intelligenza artificiale come strumento creativo.

La recensione ha evidenziato le atmosfere cupe e opprimenti dell'album, la combinazione di industrial metal, alternative metal, groove ed elettronica e la presenza di una direzione artistica riconoscibile.

Diversi brani hanno ricevuto apprezzamenti particolari:

• Black Circuit Fear — per la combinazione di groove, influenze nu-metal, elettronica e intrecci vocali.

• The Walls Breathe — per la sua atmosfera industrial inquietante e strisciante.

• Mostri Dentro — per l'intensità emotiva e l'interpretazione vocale in italiano.

• Here Come the Freaks — per la potenza delle atmosfere e la progressione musicale lenta e pesante.

La recensione non ha risparmiato osservazioni critiche, soprattutto riguardo alle differenze nella produzione sonora, alla varietà stilistica e alla coesione complessiva del disco.

Particolarmente interessante è stata la riflessione sull'intelligenza artificiale: invece di giudicare negativamente il progetto a priori, Heavy Metal Heaven ha valutato il contributo degli strumenti tecnologici all'interno di una visione artistica guidata dall'essere umano.

Una recensione da ricordare

Una frase ci è rimasta particolarmente impressa:

“Il potenziale c'è, così come le capacità e la personalità.”

⭐ Heavy Metal Heaven — 73/100

Crediamo che le critiche sincere siano una parte importante della crescita artistica. Recensioni come questa documentano il punto di partenza di una band, i suoi punti di forza e gli aspetti sui quali continuare a evolversi.

Un sincero ringraziamento a Heavy Metal Heaven per aver ascoltato, analizzato ed esplorato l'universo EPTA7.

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🎧 Discover EPTA7 / Scopri EPTA7:
https://linktr.ee/epta7

FROM THE EPTA7 ARCHIVES — More forgotten reviews, reactions and stories coming soon.

#EPTA7 #HereComeTheFreaks #HeavyMetalHeaven #IndustrialMetal #MetalReviews

EPTA7 Featured on Coyote Music: Schengen Reload Review, Artist Spotlight and Zombies of the Third Millennium

 EPTA7 continues to expand its international presence with multiple features on Coyote Music, including an album review, an official artist profile and a dedicated music video feature.

The Irish–Italian industrial metal project EPTA7 has received extensive coverage on Coyote Music, an independent music platform showcasing artists and releases from across the international music scene.

The coverage highlights the band's latest album, Schengen Reload, alongside its musical identity, creative direction and dystopian visual universe.

Schengen Reload: A Dystopian Vision of Modern Europe

Released on November 1, 2026, Schengen Reload is EPTA7's second studio album.

Combining industrial metal, dark alternative influences, aggressive electronic textures and politically charged themes, the album explores a Europe struggling with division, digital manipulation, nationalism and the erosion of collective identity.

Coyote Music has published a dedicated review of the album, introducing its sound and concept to a wider audience.

Read the album review:
https://www.coyotemusic.com/reviews/schengen-reload

Zombies of the Third Millennium: The Digital Nightmare

Coyote Music has also featured EPTA7's music video Zombies of the Third Millennium, one of the central tracks from Schengen Reload.

The song explores the darker side of digital society: algorithmic influence, technological dependency and the gradual loss of individual identity.

Through dystopian imagery and an aggressive industrial sound, EPTA7 presents a world in which humanity risks becoming disconnected from itself.

Explore the video feature:
https://www.coyotemusic.com/videos/epta7s-zombies-of-the-third-millennium-exposes-the-dark-side-of-digital-society

Discover EPTA7 on Coyote Music

Alongside the album review and video coverage, Coyote Music has created a dedicated artist page for EPTA7.

The band also appears within the platform's Hard Rock / Metal and geographical artist directories, providing additional opportunities for listeners to discover the project.

Originally formed in Dublin in 2012 and now based in Spain, EPTA7 continues to develop its distinctive combination of industrial metal, electronic experimentation, dark storytelling and cinematic visuals.

Visit the EPTA7 artist page:
https://www.coyotemusic.com/artists/epta7

A Special Thanks to Coyote Music

We would like to thank the Coyote Music team for supporting EPTA7 and helping independent music reach new audiences.

Every review, feature and editorial spotlight contributes to the journey of an independent project that has always followed its own creative direction.

Schengen Reload is available on major streaming platforms.

NO SURRENDER. NO DIVIDE.

EPTA7 – The Freakshow Continues.

Explore more at https://linktr.ee/epta7

Matt GZ

Matt GZ is a British session guitarist and music educator currently based in Spain, bringing decades of live performance, studio experience, and musical versatility to EPTA7.

Throughout his career, Matt has explored an exceptionally wide range of musical styles, developing a distinctive approach to guitar playing shaped by technical proficiency, creativity, and a deep understanding of different genres.

Alongside his work as a performer and recording musician, Matt has built an extensive career in music education, teaching privately and at music schools and universities.

He received his formal musical training at two prestigious institutions in Europe and the United States and has been recognised with awards from the Spanish Artist Association for two consecutive years.

His diverse musical journey has seen him share concert lineups with artists and bands including Arena, Haken, Manu Chao, Asian Dub Foundation, Banda Bassotti, and Fanfare Ciocărlia.

Now joining EPTA7 as their new guitarist, Matt brings his broad musical background, technical expertise, and creative perspective to the band's evolving industrial and dark alternative sound.

EPTA7 – SCHENGEN RELOAD IS OUT NOW

 

The new EPTA7 album, Schengen Reload, is out now.

A new chapter begins.

Following Here Come the Freaks, EPTA7 returns with Schengen Reload, a darker and more confrontational record built around a Europe caught between unity and fragmentation, fear and resistance, identity and propaganda.

The album looks at a continent transformed by political division, digital manipulation, algorithms, borders and the constant pressure of information.

But Schengen Reload isn't intended as a political manifesto.

It is a dystopian reflection of the world around us — a Europe where screens influence reality, fear becomes currency and the monsters we are told to look for outside may already be among us.

ZOMBIES OF THE THIRD MILLENNIUM

Leading the new era is “Zombies of the Third Millennium”, one of the central tracks of the album.

A song about a generation surrounded by information but increasingly disconnected from reality — living through screens, algorithms and endless digital noise.

Its official video introduces the visual world of Schengen Reload: surveillance, decay, drones, crowds and a Europe struggling to recognise itself.

A NEW EPTA7 CHAPTER

Musically, Schengen Reload continues EPTA7's mixture of industrial, metal, electronic and alternative influences while pushing the project further into its own dystopian universe.

The album also represents another step in the evolution of EPTA7.

The music, lyrics and visual storytelling are becoming increasingly interconnected, with characters, locations and symbols crossing between songs and videos.

This isn't just another collection of tracks.

This is Schengen Reload.

Europe changed.

So did EPTA7.

🔥 SCHENGEN RELOAD — OUT NOW

Listen to the album on your preferred streaming platform and watch “Zombies of the Third Millennium” on the official EPTA7 YouTube channel.

EPTA7

Unsigned Showcase Reacts to EPTA7

 

Another reaction to EPTA7 has landed — this time from Unsigned Showcase.

After watching the video, one comment in particular stood out:

“High quality, had continuity, had a meaning behind it.”

That’s something we especially appreciate, because EPTA7 has always been about more than individual songs. Music, lyrics, characters and visuals are increasingly becoming pieces of the same universe, with connections that continue from one release to another.

A huge thank you to Unsigned Showcase for taking the time to check us out and for supporting independent music. 🖤🤘

🎬 Watch the full reaction:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7abEeoVj07A

More reactions — and more EPTA7 — coming soon.

EPTA7

EPTA7 Featured on In Your Eyes Zine – The Queen Is Dead #239

 Another new review for EPTA7.

Italian underground publication In Your Eyes Zine has featured EPTA7 in the latest edition of its long-running series The Queen Is Dead – Volume 239, with a review of Here Come the Freaks.

The article, published in Italian, takes a look at the sound and atmosphere behind the project and places EPTA7 alongside other voices from the contemporary underground scene.

It’s particularly good to see Here Come the Freaks continuing to travel months after its release, reaching new listeners, publications and different corners of the European underground.

As an Irish–Italian project, coverage from the Italian alternative scene also has a special meaning for us.

A huge thank you to In Your Eyes Zine for taking the time to listen to the music and for giving EPTA7 space in The Queen Is Dead.

Read the full review (in Italian):
https://www.iyezine.com/the-queen-is-dead-volume-239-coyote-man-epta7-zhed/

More EPTA7 news coming very soon — Schengen Reload arrives November 1st.

#EPTA7 #InYourEyesZine #HereComeTheFreaks #SchengenReload #IndustrialMetal #IndustrialRock #DarkAlternative #AlternativeMetal #UndergroundMusic

ZOMBIES OF THE THIRD MILLENNIUM — THE FIRST SIGNAL FROM SCHENGEN RELOAD

 The signal is spreading.

EPTA7 have released the official music video for “Zombies of the Third Millennium,” the first taste of the upcoming second album Schengen Reload, arriving November 1st, 2026.

Following the release of Here Come the Freaks and a series of official videos that expanded its dark visual universe, EPTA7 are now opening the door to the project's next chapter.

And this time, the world outside is becoming part of the nightmare.

ZOMBIES OF THE THIRD MILLENNIUM

We live surrounded by screens.

Information never stops. Algorithms decide what we see. Opinions are repeated, copied and amplified until it becomes increasingly difficult to distinguish between what we actually think and what we have simply been told to think.

We scroll. We consume. We repeat.

Zombies of the Third Millennium takes that idea and pushes it into a dystopian vision of a generation permanently connected to everything — yet increasingly disconnected from itself.

The zombies in this story are not the dead.

They are us.

People still moving, working, consuming and communicating, but gradually surrendering their individuality to the signal.

The question at the centre of the song is simple:

Are you still thinking for yourself?

THE ROAD TO SCHENGEN RELOAD

Zombies of the Third Millennium also marks an important transition for EPTA7.

Over the past months, we have released several official music videos connected to our first album, Here Come the Freaks, building a visual world around its songs, characters and recurring dystopian imagery.

Now the focus begins to shift.

Schengen Reload arrives November 1st.

The new album pushes the EPTA7 sound and concept into a wider landscape: industrial metal, dark alternative, social alienation, technology, identity and a Europe struggling with its own contradictions.

Zombies of the Third Millennium is the first signal from that world.

And the signal has already started spreading.

🎬 WATCH THE OFFICIAL VIDEO

EPTA7 — Zombies of the Third Millennium

https://youtu.be/m1lU_D72QQc?si=fMJ6OXT3ReZ6hbXw

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SCHENGEN RELOAD
New album — November 1st, 2026

Industrial metal. Dark alternative.
Irish–Italian. Independent.

EPTA7

EPTA7 Featured on European Metal Channel – Best European Metal Bands #468

EPTA7 continues its journey through the European underground, this time with a feature on European Metal Channel.

The Irish–Italian industrial metal project appears in Best European Metal Bands #468, part of the channel’s long-running series dedicated to bands and new releases from across the European metal scene.

For EPTA7, whose identity has always existed somewhere between Ireland, Italy and the darker corners of the European alternative scene, every new appearance like this is another small step in bringing the project and its music to a wider international audience.

European Metal Channel has been supporting and documenting metal from across the continent for years, giving space to established names as well as independent and underground projects.

A big thank you to European Metal Channel for including EPTA7 and for continuing to support European underground metal.

🎥 Watch “Best European Metal Bands #468” on YouTube:
European Metal Channel – Best European Metal Bands #468

EPTA7 — Irish–Italian Industrial Metal

#EPTA7 #EuropeanMetal #IndustrialMetal #IndustrialRock #DarkAlternative #UndergroundMetal #IndependentMetal

EPTA7 Release New Official Music Video for “Mostri Dentro”

 Some monsters don’t hide in the dark. They live inside us.

EPTA7 have released the official music video for “Mostri Dentro”, another chapter in the dark visual universe surrounding Here Come the Freaks.

The song explores the monsters we carry within: fears, obsessions, distorted identities and the hidden parts of ourselves that gradually take control. In the world of EPTA7, these inner demons become something almost physical, blurring the line between psychological horror and a reality that is slowly falling apart.

The new video expands that universe through a surreal urban nightmare populated by strange characters, black substances and transformations — another glimpse into the same dystopian world that runs throughout Here Come the Freaks and its visual stories.

With “Mostri Dentro”, the freak is no longer something waiting outside.

The freak is already inside.

👁️ EPTA7 — Mostri Dentro (Official Music Video)
Now available on YouTube.

WATCH THE VIDEO:
https://youtu.be/020Cj7sLpec?si=fvi-Gds5KUBZi4f6

Here Come the Freaks is available on streaming platforms and Bandcamp.

#EPTA7 #MostriDentro #HereComeTheFreaks #IndustrialMetal #IndustrialRock #DarkAlternative #CinematicHorror

EPTA7 Featured on RockNews.ro: Here Come the Freaks Reaches Romania

 The Freaks have reached Romania. 

We recently came across a feature published by RockNews.ro dedicated to EPTA7 and our debut album, Here Come the Freaks — one that somehow escaped our radar when it was originally released.

The Romanian rock and metal publication introduces EPTA7 and explores the dark universe surrounding Here Come the Freaks, an album where industrial metal, dark electronics and cinematic horror collide.

For us, seeing the album continue to travel across borders and reach listeners through independent rock and metal media around Europe is something we truly appreciate.

A huge thank you to RockNews.ro for giving space to EPTA7 and welcoming the Freaks into Romania.

Better late than never.
Welcome to the Freakshow. 🖤

👉 Read the full article on RockNews.ro:
EPTA7 lansează albumul de debut “Here Come the Freaks” – RockNews.ro

EPTA7 – Here Come the Freaks
Industrial Metal · Dark Electronics · Cinematic Horror

 

EPTA7 ospiti di Noiseeker Talk: guarda l’intervista completa

Ieri sera EPTA7 è stato ospite di Noiseeker Talk per una lunga conversazione con Emiliano dedicata a Here Come the Freaks e all’universo che circonda il progetto.

Più che una classica intervista, è stata una vera e propria chiacchierata che ci ha permesso di raccontare non soltanto la musica di EPTA7, ma anche le idee, le esperienze e le influenze che stanno dietro a ciò che facciamo.

Abbiamo parlato delle origini del progetto, della nascita di Here Come the Freaks, del nostro modo di intendere l’industrial metal e la musica dark alternative, delle storie e delle paure che attraversano l’album e del rapporto sempre più stretto tra musica, immagini e narrazione nel mondo EPTA7.

La conversazione ci ha portato anche fuori dai confini strettamente musicali, passando attraverso cinema, arte, filosofia, horror e cultura underground: tutti elementi che, direttamente o indirettamente, hanno contribuito alla costruzione dell’identità del progetto.

Un grande grazie a Emiliano e Noiseeker per l’accoglienza, lo spazio che ci hanno dedicato e soprattutto per aver reso l’incontro così spontaneo e piacevole.

E naturalmente grazie a tutti quelli che ci hanno seguito durante la diretta.

Se ve la siete persa, potete guardare qui l’intervista completa:

🎥 EPTA7 – Noiseeker Talk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrCCrnthyes

See you in the fog. 🌫️

— EPTA7

New Video Released "Black Circuit Fear"

 EPTA7 have released the official music video for “Black Circuit Fear”, a track from their 2026 album Here Come the Freaks.

Dark, claustrophobic and increasingly surreal, the video follows a descent into paranoia and psychological collapse. Screens, static, contamination and distorted reality gradually take over, turning an apparently ordinary world into another fragment of the unsettling EPTA7 universe.

Musically, “Black Circuit Fear” combines EPTA7’s industrial metal foundations with dark electronic textures, heavy rhythms and a cinematic atmosphere.

The video expands on one of the recurring themes of Here Come the Freaks: the fears and inner disturbances that can transform everyday reality into something hostile and unfamiliar.

Watch EPTA7 – “Black Circuit Fear” (Official Music Video):
https://youtu.be/H2AY2G0arpA

Here Come the Freaks is available on major streaming platforms.

Follow EPTA7:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/epta7metalband
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Epta7metalband
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/epta7

#EPTA7 #BlackCircuitFear #HereComeTheFreaks #IndustrialMetal #IndustrialRock #DarkAlternative #DarkMusic

“Walking Ghost” Official Music Video Out Now

 

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

Set within the dark, dystopian world surrounding the album, Walking Ghost explores a different kind of horror: the fear of becoming invisible while still being there.

The video reflects the feeling of moving through the world without being truly seen — being ignored, forgotten or pushed to the margins, surrounded by people yet somehow disconnected from them.

Sometimes you don't need to disappear to become a ghost.

Blending industrial metal, dark alternative music and cinematic horror, Walking Ghost continues EPTA7's exploration of psychological fears and isolation, turning the song into a visual representation of alienation and the human need to be seen and remembered.

The video was created by
Zero Films AI, continuing the visual collaboration that is gradually shaping the cinematic world surrounding EPTA7 and Here Come the Freaks.

🎬 Watch EPTA7 – Walking Ghost (Official Music Video) on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/NFQjM0i40ak

Here Come the Freaks is available now on digital platforms.

EPTA7
Industrial Metal / Dark Alternative / Cinematic Horror

Per il titolo del post, terrei esattamente la stessa formula di Kartoffeln:

“Walking Ghost” Official Music Video Out Now

EPTA7 × TG Metal — New Interview Online

 

A new EPTA7 interview with TG Metal is now online.

We had the opportunity to talk in depth about the world behind Here Come the Freaks: the origins of EPTA7, the ideas and fears that inspired the album, our approach to industrial metal and dark alternative music, and the visual universe that has gradually grown around the project.

The conversation also looks toward the future. We discussed how EPTA7 is evolving and gave some first insights into Schengen Reload, our next album — a heavier chapter that moves from the personal fears explored on Here Come the Freaks toward the wider anxieties surrounding contemporary Europe and the world we live in.

A special thank you to Ammy for taking the time to dig into the project and for giving us the opportunity to explain EPTA7 in our own words. 🖤

Read/watch the full interview with TG Metal here:https://www.tgmetal.it/2026/09/11/intervista-a-epta7/

Here Come the Freaks is out now.

Schengen Reload is coming.

Europe is our home. The freaks are still here.

— EPTA7

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 Reload.

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 Reload, 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

EPTA7 continues its journey through the international alternative press with a new feature on Orkus1

 

The article, titled “EPTA7 – Delightful Horror Industrial Metal,” explores the dark and atmospheric world surrounding Here Come The Freaks and the combination of industrial metal, horror imagery and cinematic elements that defines the EPTA7 universe.

It is another opportunity for Here Come The Freaks to reach new listeners and for the strange world behind the album to continue spreading beyond its borders.

A huge thank you to Orkus1 for featuring EPTA7 and for the support!

Read the full article:
https://orkus1.com/en/epta7-delightful-horror-industrial-metal/

EPTA7 – Here Come The Freaks
Industrial Metal | Cinematic Horror | Dark Alternative

EPTA7 – Here Come the Freaks reviewed by Distopic.it

 

Another new review for EPTA7’s latest album, Here Come the Freaks.

Italian music magazine Distopic.it has taken a deep dive into the album, awarding it a 74% rating and highlighting the record’s energy, variety and distinctive personality.

Among the tracks discussed in the review are Black Circuit Fear, Frozen Town, The Fog, The Walls Breathe and the title track Here Come the Freaks, with references to the different sides of EPTA7’s industrial, dark and atmospheric sound.

The review concludes with a particularly appreciated description of the album:

“Un disco energico, articolato e dotato di una personalità realmente propria.”

We would like to thank Distopic.it for taking the time to listen to the entire record and explore the world behind Here Come the Freaks.

👉 Read the full review:
https://www.distopic.it/epta7/

EPTA7 – Here Come the Freaks
Out now on all major streaming platforms.

EPTA7 x Orkus! — New Interview Online

 

EPTA7 x Orkus! — New Interview Online

We’re proud to announce that a new EPTA7 interview is now online at Orkus!, one of Germany’s long-established magazines dedicated to alternative, gothic and dark culture.

In the interview, Gianz Vukodlak and Miss Grey take readers deeper into the world behind EPTA7, exploring the origins of the project, its imagery, influences and the ideas that have shaped its identity over the years.

The conversation goes back to Dublin, where EPTA7 was formed in 2012, before moving into the symbolism surrounding the name and the recurring number 7, the creature that inhabits the EPTA7 universe, and some of the artistic and cinematic influences behind it — including H. P. Lovecraft and Tim Burton.

The interview also moves into more personal territory, touching on fears, inner demons and inspiration, and on one of the central ideas behind the project today:

EPTA7 is not simply a band. It is a world.

That philosophy became particularly important with Here Come the Freaks, where music, characters, cities, horror and visual storytelling all belong to the same universe.

A huge thank you to Claudia Zinn-Zinnenburg and the Orkus! team for the interview and for giving us the opportunity to introduce the world of EPTA7 to their readers.

And this is not the end of the story.

More EPTA7 x Orkus! is coming soon.

👉 Read the full interview: 

https://orkus1.com/en/an-interview-with-epta7-1-1/

EPTA7
Gianz Vukodlak & Miss Grey

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Another great review for EPTA7 and Here Come the Freaks

This time, Doomed For Metal Reviews took a deep dive into the album — and what makes the review particularly interesting is that industrial metal isn't normally the reviewer's main territory.

Despite approaching the record from outside the genre, Here Come the Freaks clearly made an impression:

“One of the most catchy albums I've heard this year. Every song has a hook and there aren't any that are bad.”

The review highlights the album's combination of heavy riffs, clean production, electronic elements and contrasting vocal styles, while discussing several tracks individually.

The Fog is praised for its infectious riffs, while Kartoffeln stands out for its vocal flow, drums and chorus. Eptasystem is described as hitting particularly hard, and the title track Here Come the Freaks is singled out for containing some of the strongest and heaviest riffs on the record.

Moon Canvas also emerges as one of the reviewer's personal favourites.

For us, it's especially rewarding to see Here Come the Freaks connecting with someone who doesn't normally spend much time listening to industrial metal. Crossing those genre boundaries and creating something that can appeal beyond a specific scene has always been an important part of EPTA7.

A huge thank you to Doomed For Metal Reviews for taking the time to listen to the entire album and explore our world.

👉 Read the full review:
https://doomed4metal.blogspot.com/2026/08/epta7-here-come-freaks.html

EPTA7 – Here Come the Freaks
Out now.

Spiderhands Reacts to EPTA7 – “The Walls Breathe”

A new reaction and in-depth song analysis of EPTA7 – “The Walls Breathe” is now live on YouTube, courtesy of Spiderhands.

Rather than simply listening to the track, Spiderhands takes a detailed look at its different elements — from the heavy low end and industrial textures to the vocals, guitars, drums, electronic layers and the horror-inspired atmosphere surrounding the song.

During the analysis, he highlights the track’s groove, chunky guitar tone and combination of metallic and electronic elements, while also noting how the different vocal textures help give the song variety. He particularly appreciates the ominous atmosphere created by the musical choices and the sense of dread running throughout the composition.

The review also includes constructive observations about aspects of the production, making it especially interesting for us as musicians. That balance between appreciation and criticism is exactly what makes detailed reactions like this valuable: real listening, real analysis and real feedback.

Spiderhands ultimately describes The Walls Breathe as a good first impression of EPTA7 and closes by encouraging his audience to support the band and independent musicians.

A huge thank you to Spiderhands for taking the time to listen closely to the track and explore the world behind it.

🎧 EPTA7 – The Walls Breathe
🕷️ Spiderhands – Reaction, Song Review & Analysis
▶️ Watch the full reaction on YouTube

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EPTA7 Featured on Woven Black: Where Industrial Metal Meets Cinematic Urban Horror

 

We’re very happy to announce that EPTA7 has been featured on Woven Black with an extensive article exploring the music, concept and visual universe behind our latest album, Here Come the Freaks.

Titled “EPTA7: Where Industrial Metal Meets Cinematic Urban Horror,” the feature goes beyond a traditional album presentation and looks at the world that connects the songs: a dystopian city where architecture seems alive, memories become part of the environment and its inhabitants are gradually transformed by fear, trauma, paranoia and decay.

The article explores how tracks such as The Fog, The Walls Breathe, Frozen Town, Mostri Dentro and Black Circuit Fear approach this universe from different perspectives, combining industrial rhythms, distorted guitars, dark electronics and cinematic atmospheres.

It also focuses on an important part of the EPTA7 identity: music and imagery are not separate elements. The videos, characters, locations and recurring symbols are extensions of the same narrative established by the music.

With Frozen Town, this world has begun to take an increasingly visible form — a city that is no longer simply the background to the story, but gradually becomes one of its central characters.

A huge thank you to Woven Black for taking the time to explore EPTA7 beyond genre labels and for capturing the atmosphere and ideas behind Here Come the Freaks.

The city is still growing.
And so are its monsters.

🖤 Read the complete Woven Black feature:
EPTA7: Where Industrial Metal Meets Cinematic Urban Horror

EPTA7
Industrial Metal • Dark Alternative • Cinematic Urban Horror

EPTA7 – Line-Up Update and New Album Title

 

We would like to share an important update regarding the current EPTA7 line-up.

Industrial Fog is no longer part of EPTA7.

We would like to sincerely thank him for the professionalism, dedication and hard work he brought to the project. His contribution has been an important part of this chapter of EPTA7, and we are genuinely grateful for everything he has done during his time with the band.

We wish him nothing but the very best for his future projects and whatever comes next.

For the time being, EPTA7 will continue as a two-piece, while we search for the right musicians to complete the line-up. We have no intention of rushing this process. For us, EPTA7 has always been more than simply putting musicians together: finding people who understand its sound, atmosphere, imagery and overall artistic vision is essential.

In the meantime, our plans remain unchanged.

Work continues on our next album, scheduled for release in November 2026, along with the audiovisual projects that will accompany this new chapter.

We would also like to officially clarify the album's title.

Although we previously referred to it as Schengen Reloaded, the definitive title of the new EPTA7 album will be:

SCHENGEN RELOAD

The line-up may change, but the world we are building continues to evolve.

EPTA7 moves forward.

EPTA7 Featured on MetalNews.pl – “Here Come the Freaks” Reaches Poland 🇵🇱

 

We’re very happy to share a new feature dedicated to EPTA7 and our debut full-length album, Here Come the Freaks, published by Polish music publication MetalNews.pl.

The article traces the story of EPTA7 from the project's formation in Dublin in 2012, through the early Eptasystem era and the long period of silence that followed, to our return in 2026 with a completely expanded musical and visual identity.

Welcome to Here Come the Freaks

MetalNews.pl explores not only the history of EPTA7, but also the concept behind Here Come the Freaks.

The album combines industrial metal, industrial rock, dark electronics, post-punk tension and cinematic atmospheres, creating a dystopian world in which the city is much more than a backdrop.

It watches.
It remembers.
And slowly, it changes the people living inside it.

The “freaks” inhabiting this world are not simply traditional horror monsters. They represent fear, trauma, isolation, paranoia, loss of identity and the psychological consequences of living under constant pressure.

The city creates its monsters.

EPTA7 on Metal News Polska

A huge thank you to Tom and the MetalNews.pl team for giving EPTA7 the opportunity to tell our story to a new audience and for supporting independent music.

It's particularly exciting for us to see Here Come the Freaks reaching listeners in Poland as the EPTA7 universe continues to expand through music, videos and new stories.

🇵🇱 Read the full MetalNews.pl article:
https://www.metalnews.pl/muzyka/epta7-here-come-the-freaks/

The walls remember. Do you? 🧱

“Frozen Town” Official Music Video Out Now

 

The city is frozen. But something inside it is still alive.

EPTA7 have released the official music video for “Frozen Town”, taken from the album Here Come the Freaks.

Frozen Town takes us deeper into the dystopian universe surrounding the album: a place where the city is more than a setting. Streets, buildings and memories become part of a living organism, while the boundary between human beings and the monsters they create slowly begins to disappear.

Isolation, fear and psychological transformation lie at the heart of the story. As with the rest of Here Come the Freaks, the horror is not simply about creatures hiding in the darkness. The monsters are manifestations of something much more human.

The city creates its monsters.

The official video expands this world visually, transforming Frozen Town into another chapter of the larger EPTA7 universe.

🎬 Video created by Maya AI Creations — @mayaaicreations

▶️ Watch “Frozen Town” – Official Music Video:
https://youtu.be/EhtXTn_vJwA

Welcome to Frozen Town. ❄️
Some places should never wake up.

EPTA7 Featured on Indie Band Guru: “8 Questions with EPTA7”

We’re very happy to share a new in-depth interview with Indie Band Guru, where EPTA7 opens the door a little further into the strange universe behind Here Come the Freaks.

In “8 Questions with EPTA7,” we talk about the origins and evolution of the project, the ideas and fears that shaped Here Come the Freaks, and the relationship between music, storytelling and the increasingly cinematic visual world surrounding EPTA7.

The conversation goes deeper into The Walls Breathe, including some of the inspirations and hidden references behind the song and its imagery, while also exploring influences ranging from H.P. Lovecraft and Tim Burton to Guillermo del Toro and H.R. Giger.

But the interview isn't only about where we've been.

We also discuss what comes next: Schengen Reload, the next chapter of EPTA7. While Here Come the Freaks looks inward at personal fears, trauma, paranoia and the monsters living inside us, Schengen Reload turns its attention outward — toward a world shaped by war, climate anxiety, pandemics, political fragmentation and the uncertain future of Europe.

A huge thank you to Keith Pro and Indie Band Guru for giving us the space to explain the project in depth and, above all, for showing genuine curiosity about the world we're building.

🖤 Read the complete interview:
Indie Band Guru — 8 Questions with EPTA7

Here Come the Freaks.
The walls are breathing.
And this is only the beginning.

— EPTA7

 

ISW Reacts Discovers EPTA7 for the First Time

 

Another new reaction to EPTA7 is now online!

This time, ISW Reacts enters the world of EPTA7 for the very first time with a full reaction to “The Walls Breathe”, one of the tracks from our album Here Come the Freaks.

Watching someone experience the song without knowing what to expect is always interesting for us, especially with a track like The Walls Breathe, where the music and visuals are designed to work together as part of the same experience.

During the reaction, ISW Reacts explores the track’s combination of heavy guitars, electronics, industrial rhythms and cinematic atmosphere, while also paying attention to the imagery and concept behind the official video.

What makes this reaction particularly rewarding for us is that he really understood what lies beneath the song.

“The Walls Breathe” is about the moment when a place stops feeling like a simple environment and begins to become part of your psychological reality — when isolation, anxiety and paranoia transform the space around you until even the walls seem alive.

That idea is an important part of the universe behind Here Come the Freaks, an album built around fears, trauma, distorted perception and the strange creatures that can emerge from the darker corners of the human mind.

A huge thank you to ISW Reacts for taking the time to discover EPTA7 and for giving The Walls Breathe such an attentive first listen.

🎥 Watch the full reaction on ISW Reacts’ YouTube channel.

🎧 Listen to EPTA7 – Here Come the Freaks on Spotify and all major streaming platforms.

More reactions, videos and new material are coming.

EPTA7 — The walls are breathing.

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