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“ A perfect blend of vitriolic riffs and melodic undertones, this self-titled demo will shock cynical listeners ...
From my own experience, I find that industrial metal sounds best when the industrial elements work with rather than over instrumental elements inherent to metal as a broad genre, and Spin prove that hypothesis in a most positive way. ... This is an album I’ll keep in my iPod for a while, and not many independent releases find a permanent spot there. ”

Chris Chellis - Metal Review for Spin (2005)

“This four-track EP is tightly packed with varied, melodic but ultimately heavy metal complemented by a carefully constructed skeleton of deftly engineered electronic samples.”

Calum Harvie - Zero Tolerance Magazine Issue 8 for Spin (2005)

“Nut-crunching, bowel-moving guitars, deft basslines, perfectly positioned samples and atmospheric keyboard parts... I'll say they're fuckin' brilliant, and this EP shall propel them sky high...”

Woody Aki - Dansezee Magazine for Spin (2005)

“...a brand new four-track EP that sees the band take the (already) hardcore metal slant of Cell 46 into a tighter, more complex mesh of crushing riffs, pounding rhythms, electronic samples and grating vocals. Certainly not music to chill out to, Spin's latest, particularly the abrasively direct "Feed Your Mind", captures the energy of fellow Maltese prime pummellers Beheaded but with a mighty electronic spark to boot!”

Mike Bugeja - Lib66 for Spin (2005)

“Brash, bold and in your face, Spin are caustic noise mongers much like Misery Loves Co. Setting new stakes of severity, this industrial metal riveted with samples & programming crushes the cities that have rebuilt since they were last obliterated by Strapping Young Lad. Lead shouter Simon Deguara takes his cue from Max Cavalera, managing to register a previously unseen score on the Richter Scale. ... Cell 46 is a sonically intense, well-recorded album full of adrenalin guaranteed to unleash the fury.”

Aaron - Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles for Cell 46 (2002)

“... Spin is the real deal. Vicious grooves, brutal riffs, snarling, angry vocals and thick, intense production - it's all here! ... A powerful EP in its own right, and bursting with potential seething below the surface.”

Keith - Infernal Combustion for Cell 46 (2002)

“Call it sick Nu-Metal, jump noisy metal....this is pure energy...raw energy!! I hope I didn't afraid anybody with the word nu-metal....this isn't Limp Bizkit!!!! It sound a bit like a mix between Soulfly, Disturbed & Raunchy. Powerfull groovy guitar, a lot of sampler a weird effect in the vocals, Spin as push the boundaries of groovy metal! It's a self-release but let me tell you that the production of Cell 46 have been well done! It sounds good as hell! Speaking of today society and technologies, Spin didn't re-invent music but what they are doing, they are doing the right way and a bit different from the others! It you like it when it's groovy just SPIN it baby!!”

Patrick - The Darkest Hours for Cell 46 (2002)

”Spin offer you a huge helping of modern hardcore heavy duty heavy metal ...”

Derek - The Diskery for Cell 46 (2002)

“... a disc featuring heavy aggressive tunes with excellent production. It reminds one a lot of the work of modern hardcore bands like Korn mixed in with the thrash styles of Sepultura. The use of overdubs just adds to the lyrical aura of society and technologies. The disc holds it's power throughout. ...”

RRCA for Cell 46 (2002)

“Voce brutale, suono corposo sorretto da un'incisione di notevole livello, samples e programming, volontà di superare le recinzioni erette tra i vari generi cosiddetti estremi... ”

Munezza for Cell 46 (2002)

SPIN

“In its full violent version this quintet spurs chunky drum beats, bold guitar riffs, & an overdose of samples. The promo comes in full colour art worked sleeve & holds seven tracks of pure Maltese hard-core style. The sound on this one is excellent & one can easily mosh until he drops. One of the best promo for this year”

Nick - Forbidden Rite for Cell 46 (2002)

“These guys are great! They have a lot of different styles of Metal tossed into their sound. They mix in some elements of Thrash, Hardcore, Death Metal, Nu-Metal & heavy metal to create their sound. I liked the hard hitting groove they have in their music the most. It's the driving point of this band! There are lots of breakdowns, stop & starts, slow to fast rhythms & more in their music. The vocals are done in a Death Metal growl, clean melodic Metal vocal style & a Hardcore type scream! They reminded me of the bands HATEBREED, old HELMET, old SEPULTURA, MACHINE HEAD & a bit of FEAR FACTORY all roled into one!!! -”

Burt - Beowolf Broductions for Cell 46 (2002)

“... a searing yet hugely rhythmic collage of brutality that grooves oddly and effortlessly. Impressive.”

Martin - BW&BK KnuckleTracks for Cell 46 (2002)

SPIN

“... hard and very intensive... This work made a really good impression on me...”

Andrew - Dark City for Cell 46 (2002)

“Spin brings an interesting sound to the table... enjoying their music is easy if you like it heavy. Sounds can remind the listener of Fear Factory with a Korn twist most of the time, and sometimes they delve into strange repetitive dark breakdowns that include drum loops and interesting background noises.... These guys make quality music and deserve to be heard. ”

Brian - One Golden Spoon for Cell 46 (2002)

“Aggressività miscelata ad elettronica. 100% adrenalinico.”

Claudio - Kimera Records for Cell 46 (2002)

“Con una strumentazione decisamente pesante, i maltesi Spin attaccano l'hardcore new school, il nu metal e in particolar modo il crossover con arpionate musicali degne di ascolto. ... E così c'è un gioco tra chitarre cupe e aggressive, martellanti, e uno sfondo che inspiegabilmente riesce a sembrare a tratti morbido, soffice, nonostante un basso e una batteria che lo contornano di approcci pieni e duri.”

Radio Riot for Cell 46 (2002)

Awards and Ratings

BW&BK Brave Underground

Cell 46 - Album Review : 8/10

Dark City

Cell 46 - Album Review : 4 stars (out of 5)

Infernal Combustion

Cell 46 - Album Review : 7/10

RRCA

Cell 46 - Album Review : 8/10

The Darkest Hours

Cell 46 - Album Review : 80%

One Golden Spoon

Cell 46 - Album Review : 8/10

Garageband

Cell 46: Track of the Day Award on 18th January 2003
Achieved Best Ranking #5 in the Metal Genre

Y¿: Track of the Day Award on 13th February 2003
Achieved Best Ranking #30 in the Metal Genre

Destruction Unit: Track of the Day Award on 4th March 2005 Achieved the following awards:

#5 Best Programming in Metal, all-time
Best Male Vocals in Metal, week of 14Feb2005
Best Bass in Metal, week of 14Feb2005
Best Keyboards in Metal, week of 7Feb2005
Best Keyboards in Metal, week of 18Apr2005
Best Programming overall, week of 14Feb2005
Best Programming in Metal, week of 7Feb2005
Best Programming in Metal, week of 14Feb2005
Best Programming in Metal, week of 21Feb2005
Best Programming in Metal, week of 7Mar2005
Best Programming in Metal, week of 25Apr2005
Best Production in Metal, week of 7Feb2005
Best Production in Metal, week of 14Feb2005
Best Production in Metal, week of 7Mar2005
Best Beat overall, week of 14Feb2005
Best Beat in Metal, week of 14Feb2005
Best Mood in Metal, week of 14Feb2005
Best Mood in Metal, week of 7Mar2005
Most Original in Metal, week of 14Feb2005
Most Original in Metal, week of 7Mar2005
Rocking Track in Metal, week of 14Feb2005

Feed Your Mind: Track of the Day on 26th February 2005
Achieved the following awards:

#18 Rocking Track in Metal, all-time
Best Male Vocals in Metal, week of 28Feb2005
Best Bass in Metal, week of 14Mar2005
Best Keyboards in Metal, week of 14Mar2005
Best Programming in Metal, week of 14Feb2005
Best Programming in Metal, week of 28Feb2005
Best Programming in Metal, week of 14Mar2005
Best Programming in Metal, week of 4Apr2005
Best Production in Metal, week of 14Mar2005
Most Original in Metal, week of 28Feb2005
Rocking Track overall, week of 28Feb2005
Rocking Track in Metal, week of 28Feb2005