Steel Hook Prostheses is a daunting force within the extreme electronic and industrial music scene, known for their unsettling atmospheres and abrasive soundscapes that delve into themes of morbidity, desolation, and the macabre. Emerging from the underbelly of the American underground in the early 2000s, the duo, consisting of Lerry Kerr and John Stillings, has been relentlessly forging a path through the realms of dark ambient, power electronics, and death industrial music. Their work is characterized by its meticulous craftsmanship, blending synthesized sounds with samples and often incorporating haunting vocal work that gives voice to the darker recesses of the human psyche.

Throughout their prolific career, Steel Hook Prostheses have solidified their reputation with a series of harrowing releases. Albums like "Calm Morbidity" and "The Empirics Guild" display an evolution in their sound, as the group continually refines its ability to create immersive and oppressive auditory experiences. Their titles, including "Cut Off The Nose To Spite The Face" and "Exploring The Outer Lesion," often provide a chilling prelude to the dissonant and disturbing journeys contained within each work. With "Light Reflected From A Cold Cutting Table," Steel Hook Prostheses offer yet another glimpse into their grotesquely intricate world, proving that they remain unflinching in their exploration of the sonic representation of human suffering and existential dread.

Genres

Death Industrial

Power Electronics

Latest Release

A Collection of Various Specimens

Steel Hook Prostheses

Album - 10 Tracks - Released July 21, 2023