Emerging Artist Reviews

EP Review: Teshima Sound "TS//1_Dark"

by The Metalverse

Updated January 30, 2026

Teshima Sound release EP "TS//1_Dark" | The Metalverse.net

Metal act Teshima Sound released their 4-track EP "TS//1_Dark" in August of 2025.

The EP introduces itself with "The Gloaming" a dark ambient song that sets an ominous tone immediately as dark pads, thunderous drums, and strings work together to create an eerie atmosphere. With raw screams and distant screeching guitar, Teshima sound creates a sound that feels intentionally rough and industrial as echoed vocals, visceral instrumentals, and atmospheric backgrounds create a sound that has equal depth and intensity.

"Hive Collapse" reminds me of hardcore as speeding blast beats and punk-esque screams race against each other. The signature guitar ringing and thumping bass is matched by the off-putting dark atmosphere that Teshima Sound shows is a staple of their sound.

"Kerosene Fire" starts with an aggressive synth and hard-hitting guitar leads as slamming drums keep everything together. The hardcore influences once again come to the front for me while the band showcases their eccentric and unique darkened industrial elements that create evolving atmospheres that keep things interesting. Teshima Sound introduces haunting spoken female vocals that contrast with the earlier male vocals on the EP. Layered distorted vocals grow in volume and intensity, bursting into screams–creating a sense of controlled chaos that really brings the eerie vibe to life. In a final burst of energy, the band launches into a slamming breakdown with explosive guitar and intense dissonance.

The final track "Teshima Sound" begins with distant whispering, and a dark orchestral string arrangement as distant trap beats, far reaching sub bass, and delayed singing create a unique mix of electronic music and dark, industrial atmospheres. Soon, heavy guitar is introduced as the band catapults the listener into hard-hitting guitar riffs and choppy vocal synths and leads build into dance beats and more energetic metal riffage. Teshima Sound creates a really interesting sense of contrast between groovy 808s and trap beats with ambient strings and the metal sections.

I quite enjoyed the EP, with the first 3 tracks coming off as dark, industrial hardcore music, while the last track, "Teshima Sound" was my favorite of the EP, which blurred the lines between genres even more. Fans of dark electronic, industrial, and metal genres will certainly enjoy the unique influences that Teshima Sound brings to the table.

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