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could not sign a studio project group, thus the band remained unsigned. However, they got a distribution deal with a Texas, United States based Blast Beats music seller, which distributed the album further. The album received positive notice: in 1997 they began receiving major label interest, and in 1998 the band signed a distribution deal with
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in 1996. It was noted for its exceptionally dark and varied track listing that combined death, doom, gothic and electronic elements. One song, "An End to Pain" features black metal type output. Kohllapse was chosen as the "Pick of the Litter" in HM Magazine March–April issue in 1997, and was
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Kohllapse was formed by guitarist-vocalist Ro
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