Hailing from the cult-metal hotbed of Chile, for over a decade now, CRITICAL DEFIANCE have been steadfast purveyors of authentically late '80s-style THRASH. With a couple demos and a split preceding it, the band truly put themselves on the metal map with their 2019 debut album, Misconception, absolutely ripping right from the start.
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Recommended equipment and accessories
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Nagaoka MP-110H Cartridge
Features a high-quality elliptical stylus that provides excellent tracking and minimizes distortion, delivering a detailed sound reproduction with an output voltage of 5.0 mV
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Pro-Ject Phono Box DC Pre-Amp
Compact, high-performance phono preamplifier for both MM and MC cartridges, delivering a clean, detailed signal with minimal noise.
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Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO
Featuring a one-piece carbon fiber tonearm, precision-tuned motor, and a heavy steel platter with TPE damping, it ensures superior stability and sound quality.
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Audioengine A2 Plus
Precision-engineered 2.75-inch woofers and a 0.75-inch silk dome tweeter, featuring built-in DAC and Bluetooth connectivity for seamless integration.
Featured Upcoming Vinyl
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Cindy Lee Cat O' Nine Tails
W.25Th
October 31, 2025 -
Converge Live at CBGBs
Deathwish Inc
October 31, 2025 -
Korn See You On The Other Side [2xLP]
Tempo Music
November 21, 2025 -
Bros. Landreth Dog Ear (Red)
Birthday Cake Media
November 14, 2025 -
Alexisonfire Copies of Old Masters Vol. 1 (Black Inside Coke Bottle)
Dine Alone Music Inc
November 7, 2025 -
The Boojums The Boojums (Translucent)
Having Fun
November 7, 2025 -
New Order Brotherhood 2024
Rhino/Warner Records
October 31, 2025 -
Demi Lovato It's Not That Deep (Lavender Daydream)
Island
October 24, 2025 -
Bnxn Captain (Red)
T.Y.E.
December 5, 2025 -
Pouya Pouya (Charcoal/Black)
Pouya / Empire
November 14, 2025 -
Austra Chin Up Buttercup
Domino Record Co
November 14, 2025 -
Astarte Blackdemonium
Sleaszy Rider
November 7, 2025 -
Taylor Acorn Poster Child (Lemonade)
Fearless Records
November 21, 2025 -
Stryper The Greatest Gift Of All
Frontiers New Recordings Physical Only
November 21, 2025