The fi rst in a series of concept split albums, ,Level" brings together two artistic audio projects on one unique vinyl-only release. Side one features MERZBOW, one of the most prolifi c and respected artists in the world of experimental noise. Side two features ASKEW, a collective of artists, musicians and producers from the RUSTBLADE label headed by JUSTIN BENNETT (SKINNY PUPPY, BAHNTIER) and JEFF ,SQUIGG" SMITH (OHGR, HATE DEPT). Both projects embrace a sonic philosophy based on free experimentation and improvisation utilizing analog instruments such as modular synthesizers, as well as environmental audio samples and unique noise producing objects. The results are a wall of sound and noise that move the listener through emotional and cathartic sonic waves. A real treat for lovers of free and structured Noise, and those in search of sonic extremes!