Released on January 15, 2026, FRAGMENTS FOR THE END OF US is the debut EP from Xenovice, a dark electronic side project born from members of the black/death metal band Lycantrophilia. Operating between Germany and France, this outfit shifts gears from their primary project’s lycanthropic black metal roots into aggressive, boundary-pushing electronic territory—primarily aggrotech, EBM (Electronic Body Music), and hellektro influences, with heavy metallic undercurrents.The EP clocks in at seven tracks: These aren’t polished pop structures; they’re jagged shards drawn from “four directionless years” of personal fractures—violence, addiction, labor, fever, and existential void. The project’s own description frames it powerfully: “This is not a genre exercise. Metal was never a sound. It was a discipline. Xenovice is that discipline, spoken in another language.” D.M. handles the fractured, guttural vocals, while Isegrimm crafts the shadowy, driving electronics. The result is a raw, intense fusion that marries relentless electronic pulses and industrial aggression with metal’s visceral edge.Early listener reactions highlight the EP’s raw energy. One Bandcamp supporter called it “German Electronic Metal” done right, praising how it blends driving electronic grooves with guttural metal vocals in a way few others achieve—describing it as “pure unfettered raw fun” and “extremely highly recommended,” with “MIRE feat. Ela Kübler” standing out as a favorite. Blogs and underground outlets label it “aggrotech crudo” (raw aggrotech) from the Germany/France scene, distilling dark themes into tracks that confront inner demons head-on. Mentions across platforms like Instagram, specialized metal/electronic blogs, and radio spots (e.g., Radio Excaliber) position it as a fresh, experimental entry in the dark electronic underground—some even tying it to blackened or industrial-adjacent vibes.As a debut, it feels unapologetically direct: no filler, no concessions to accessibility. The α-to-Ω bookends suggest a cyclical descent into chaos, with standout moments like the guest feature on “MIRE” adding vocal depth and tension. If you’re into acts that bridge EBM/aggrotech (think early Hocico, Suicide Commando aggression) with metallic grit or blackened electronics, this hits hard. It’s not for casual listening—it’s punishing, cathartic, and purposeful.Verdict: A strong, uncompromising debut that delivers on its promise of dark discipline in electronic form. Worth checking if you crave something heavier than standard industrial without losing the synthetic drive. Stream/buy it directly on Bandcamp via Lycantrophilia’s page for the full raw experience. 8/10 for fans of the niche.