''Terra Nova'' is the debut EP by American

noise rock Noise rock (sometimes called noise punk) is a noise music, noise-oriented style of experimental rock that spun off from punk rock in the 1980s. Drawing on movements such as minimal music, minimalism, industrial music, and New York hardcore, a ...

band

the Austerity Program The Austerity Program is a noise rock and alternative metal band that formed in New York City in 1997, founded by guitarist Justin Foley and bassist Thad Calabrese. The band has a distinct sound; due to their use of a drum machine, the band's cat ...

, released in 2003 through

Hydra Head Records Hydra Head Records was an independent record label specializing in extreme metal music, founded in New Mexico by Aaron Turner (the frontman of Isis) in 1993. It had another imprint, Hydra Head Noise Industries, which specialized in experimental ...

. The disc received mixed reception, some critics praised its experimental tendencies, while others critiqued repetition. The EP performed poorly commercially, and it is one of the least-selling records Hydra Head has ever released.

Track listing

Personnel

;The Austerity Program *Thad Calabrese - Bass *Justin Foley - Guitar, Vocals *The

Drum Machine A drum machine is an electronic musical instrument that creates percussion sounds, drum beats, and patterns. Drum machines may imitate drum kits or other percussion instruments, or produce unique sounds, such as synthesized electronic tones. A d ...

- Percussion ;Production *Nick Zampiello - Mastering *Abby Moskowitz - Photography *The Austerity Program - Music, Art direction *A. Tuner - Design and construction

References

2003 debut EPs The Austerity Program albums Hydra Head Records EPs {{2000s-alt-metal-album-stub