When multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and songwriter Matt Lupo (East of the Wall, Stronds, Opul, The Postman Syndrome) made the decision to mount an excursion into hostile sonic territory, he tapped East of the Wall bandmate Chris Alfano (ex-NY In 64, ex-Day Without Dawn, The Postman Syndrome) to carry the flag on vocals, and EQUIVOCATOR was formed. Lupo has also contributed to The Dillinger Escape Plan, High Level (the soundtrack to Rob Sheridan’s graphic novel via Federal Prisoner Records), and So Is The Tongue.
EQUIVOCATOR explores some of the more abrasive realms: angular and dissonant, blasting, and breaking. Predominantly an aggressive venture, the project finds occasional footing on melodic ground, with a rare but welcome harmonic layer. It may sometimes feel like familiar territory, but EQUIVOCATOR is not so straightforward.
"...powerful, layered [...] sonic wallop from the pair Matthew Lupo (East of the Wall, Stronds, Opul, The Postman Syndrome) and East of the Wall bandmate Chris Alfano (ex-NY In 64, ex-Day Without Dawn, The Postman Syndrome)." - Decibel Magazine
"Matt Lupo and Chris Alfano both bleed heavy music. This is obvious if you're familiar with any of the bands they've played in throughout the years, but even if you aren't, EQUIVOCATOR will do the trick. Based in New Jersey, multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and songwriter Lupo (East of the Wall, Stronds, Opul, The Postman Syndrome) and vocalist Alfano (ex-NY In 64, ex-Day Without Dawn, The Postman Syndrome) journey into everything from metallic hardcore to prog-metal to post-hardcore in the EQUIVOCATOR songwriting soup. There's nothing here held down by genre constraints." - No Echo
Lead vocals written, performed, and recorded by Chris Alfano.
All instruments, programming, additional vocals, and recording by Matthew Lupo.
Mixed by Steven Alexander Ryan and Matthew Lupo.
Mastered by Nicholas Zampiello www.newallianceeast.com.
Artwork and layout by Andrew Notsch www.andrewnotsch.com.
Ⓒ 2023 Special Circumstances (ASCAP).
Ⓟ 2023 Nefarious Industries.
This album and band has really changed my life and how I view music, it has really made me appreciate music and all the elements that go into it, amazing band and album datturraa
