ten56. is a French-based heavy music collective formed in 2020, led by Aaron Matts following his departure from Betraying the Martyrs.
The project represents a significant stylistic pivot, moving away from melodic metalcore toward a darker, more experimental fusion of deathcore, nu-metal, and industrial music. The band is a supergroup of sorts, featuring members from prominent progressive and technical metal acts like Novelists FR and Kadinja, which informs their high level of rhythmic complexity and production polish. Their sound identity is defined by 'down-tempo' deathcore tropes - extreme low-tunings and slow, punishing breakdowns - interspersed with glitchy electronics and a 'nu' sensibility in the vocal phrasing. Critically, they are positioned at the forefront of the 'nu-deathcore' wave alongside acts like Darko US, praised for their ability to translate genuine psychological distress into a sonic format. Their work, particularly the 'Downer' series, has been noted for its nihilistic atmosphere and rejection of traditional song structures in favor of sheer visceral impact.
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