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From misplaced accusations of fascism and misogyny to nightclub altercations that generate all manner of Internet rumors, Manufactura creator Karloz M. is one of the most controversial figures in the modern rhythmic noise scene.

If parts of his reputation can be disputed, however, his talent cannot. For going on 10 years now, Manufactura has been behind some of the most creative, genre-pushing explorations of power noise, ranging from the straightforward club-killers of his debut, "Regression", to the gritty and atmospheric moods of "Precognitive Dissonance", to the more lyrically-driven EBM crossovers of "Presence: Into the Here and Now" and "We're Set Silently on Fire", not to mention a spoken word album and a melancholy IDM side project.

Manufactura's music is intertwined with violence, but unlike the militaristic imagery of many of his fellow artists, Karloz M. explores violence from an intensely personal level that no doubt adds to the controversy. By dealing with the uglier side of human nature from such a close perspective, there's something inherently more confrontational about his music. You can't dance to a Manufactura track and then forget about it; it's more disturbing than your typical four-on-the-floor beat laced with war movie samples. There's a lot more to Manufactura than aggression, though, and on Manufactura's latest CD "In The Company of Wolves", a collection of remixes and collaborations, some of the most chilling moments are the quietest.

As an artist that pushes the boundaries of his artwork with every release one can always expect the unexpected from Manufactura.

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