The Ladderman have your number with their darkly potent new album Figures On Demand — showcasing today on Tinnitist.
On their powerful third full-length, the Cypriot alt-rockers showcase an explosive, groove-based signature sound equally inspired by progressive, ’90s and stoner / desert rock. Fans of Alice in Chains, Soundgarden and Stone Temple Pilots — as well as heavy hitters like All Them Witches, Graveyard and Elder — will dig this collection of punishing electric gusto, which dishes out melody, menace and organized chaos in equal portions.
“The majority of songs on this LP were written during the pandemic where we had time to self reflect and lay out our frustration politically with all that was happening during that period in Cyprus, (political corruption/pandemic),” the bandmates explain. “This album has a more atypical song structure with the vocal delivery being quirky in terms of phrasing. Diving into a more atmospheric sound as well as keeping our love for odd meters and bluesy riffs.”
The themes behind Figures On Demand venture wholeheartedly into the band’s experiences, thoughts and feelings through the pandemic isolation over the past three years. The music combines and transcends styles in order to capture complex emotions and create a modern and relevant backdrop.
The Ladderman were founded in 2011 by Andreas Matheou and Rolandis Lazidis. Influenced by the impact of ’70s rock and the rawness of ’90s grunge, the band released their first album Not A Six in 2016, establishing their signature sound and style. In 2018 they released the single Roll Those Eyes, introducing new drummer Stefanos, who pushed them to a more dynamic and intricate place. They followed up with 2019’s sophomore album Anything Goes and the 2020 single Crooked Sides, featuring Mikaela Tsangari on backing vocals. This song could be considered to be the bridge to where the band are now.
The Ladderman have played at the most important festivals throughout Cyprus, solidifying them as one of the most explosive acts to catch live. Check out Figures On Demand below, and keep up with The Ladderman at their website, Facebook and Instagram.
