Model Kollapse is the first solo album by Vancouver industrial musician Bill Leeb. It was released on September 13, 2024 on CD, vinyl and digitally through Metropolis.[1]

Model Kollapse
Studio album by
ReleasedSeptember 13, 2024 (2024-09-13)[1]
Length52:34
LabelMetropolis
ProducerBill Leeb, Dream Bullet, Rhys Fulber, Mimi Page
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Chain D.L.K.[2]
The Electricity ClubFavorable[3]
PlanetMosh[4]
Side-Line8/10[5]
VerdamMnisFavorable[6]

Release

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In June 2024, Metropolis announced the album, to be released on September 13, 2024.[7] The first single Terror Forms was released on July 9 along with a video.[8] Metropolis released the second single Demons on August 9, 2024, that was also accompanied by a video.[9]

Track listing

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All tracks are written by Bill Leeb and Dream Bullet.

No.TitleLength
1."Demons"5:01
2."Exotic Matter"4:35
3."Neuromotive"4:16
4."Folded Hands"4:48
5."Pinned Down"5:12
6."Terror Forms" (Featuring Actors)4:56
7."Muted Obsession" (Featuring Actors)5:31
8."Simulation"4:49
9."Infernum"4:34
10."Fusion"4:51
11."Erosion Through Time" (Featuring Mimi Page)4:01

Personnel

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  • Bill Leeb – writing, vocals, electronic instruments, production

Additional musicians

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Technical personnel

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  • Dream Bullet – writing, production
  • Allen Jaeger – artwork
  • Simon Paul – layout
  • Greg Reely – mixing, mastering, vocal recording
  • Rhys Fulber – additional production (9, 10)

Chart positions

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Chart (2024) Peak position
UK Albums (OCC)[10] 77

References

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  1. ^ a b van Isacker, Bernard (June 28, 2024). "Bill Leeb from Front Line Assembly and Delerium fame to release debut solo album on Metropolis Records". side-line.com. Retrieved October 12, 2024.<
  2. ^ Camarretta, Vito (October 9, 2024). "Bill Leeb: Model Kollapse". chaindlk.com. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  3. ^ Helm, Simon (September 15, 2024). "BILL LEEB Model Kollapse". electricityclub.co.uk. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  4. ^ Tottle, Steve (October 2, 2024). ""Model Kollapse" album review". planetmosh.com. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  5. ^ Inferno Sound Diaries (October 11, 2024). "Bill Leeb – Model Kollapse (Digital/CD/Vinyl Album – Metropolis Records)". side-line.com. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  6. ^ Sopor, Pierre (September 10, 2024). "Bill Leeb – Modele [sic] Kollapse". verdammnis.com. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
  7. ^ Yücel, Ilker (June 28, 2024). "Metropolis Records announces solo album debut from Bill Leeb". regenmag.com. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
  8. ^ Van Isacker, Bernard (July 9, 2024). "Bill Leeb launches first single from upcoming solo debut: 'Terror Forms' – Out now". side-line.com. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
  9. ^ Yücel, Ilker (August 9, 2024). "Bill Leeb addresses technology's effects on creativity with second single and music video from upcoming solo debut". regenmag.com. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  10. ^ "Bill Leeb's "Model Kollapse"". Official Charts. United Kingdom. Retrieved October 19, 2024.