300 Percent Density

Candiria’s classic album 300 Percent Density reissued on vinyl in FebruaryHailing from Brooklyn, New York,Candiriais one of the precursors of the mathcore genre. Formed in 1992 by vocalistCarley Coma, guitaristsChris PumaandEric Matthews, and drummer/bassist/keyboardist/trumpeterKenneth Schalk, the band was part of the second wave of New York hardcore, but subsequently expanded its performance to also play jazz, hip hop and progressive rock.300 Percent Densityis Candiria’s fourth studio album, originally released byCentury Mediain 2001. Critically praised for its experimental mix of metal, jazz, hip-hop, and hardcore, the album’s intricate arrangements and adventurous sound have made it a classic, stated by fans and critics as the band’s best work to date. The 25-year-old album is available on wax again in February 2026 viaSvart Records.“Candiria have always been—and remain—a favorite among the group’s peers, because musicians already possess the vocabulary to understand the intricacy of the band’s arrangements and the tireless care and craft that went into perfecting them. Like theDillinger Escape PlanandConverge, Candiria pressed hard to break through the monoculture of metal’s awkward transitional years and pave the way for similarly experimental bands.”-Decibel Magazin