Model Kollapse

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{{Infobox album

| name = Model Kollapse

| type = studio

| artist = Bill Leeb

| cover = BillLeebModelKollapseCover.jpg

| released = {{Start date|2024|09|13}}{{cite web |url=https://www.side-line.com/bill-leeb-from-front-line-assembly-and-delerium-fame-to-release-debut-solo-album-on-metropolis-records/ |title=Bill Leeb from Front Line Assembly and Delerium fame to release debut solo album on Metropolis Records |last=van Isacker |first=Bernard |date=June 28, 2024 |website=side-line.com |access-date=October 12, 2024}}<

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| length = {{Duration|m=52|s=34}}

| label = Metropolis

| producer = Bill Leeb, Dream Bullet, Rhys Fulber, Mimi Page

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{{Music ratings

| rev1 = Chain D.L.K.

| rev1score = {{Rating|4|5}}{{cite web |url=https://www.chaindlk.com/reviews/12303 |title=Bill Leeb: Model Kollapse |last=Camarretta |first=Vito |date=October 9, 2024 |website=chaindlk.com |access-date=October 12, 2024}}

| rev2 = The Electricity Club

| rev2score = Favorable{{cite web |url=https://www.electricityclub.co.uk/bill-leeb-model-kollapse/|title=BILL LEEB Model Kollapse |last=Helm |first=Simon |date=September 15, 2024 |website=electricityclub.co.uk |access-date=October 12, 2024}}

| rev3 = PlanetMosh

| rev3score = {{Rating|3|5}}{{cite web |url=https://www.planetmosh.com/bill-leeb-model-kollapse-album-review/ |title="Model Kollapse" album review |last=Tottle |first=Steve |date=October 2, 2024 |website=planetmosh.com |access-date=October 12, 2024}}

| rev4 = ReGen

| rev4score = Favorable{{cite web |url=https://regenmag.com/reviews/review-bill-leeb-model-kollapse/ |title=Bill Leeb Model Kollapse |last=Yücel |first=Ilker |date=December 30, 2024 |work=ReGen Magazine |location=Beltsville, Maryland |access-date=December 30, 2024}}

| rev5 = Release

| rev5score = 8/10{{cite web |url=https://www.releasemagazine.net/reviews/bill-leeb-model-kollapse/ |title=Bill Leeb – Model Kollapse |last=Carlsson |first=Johan |date=October 28, 2024 |work=Release Magazine |location=Gothenburg |publisher=Release Musik & Media |access-date=November 13, 2024}}

| rev6 = Side-Line

| rev6score = 8/10{{cite web |url=https://www.side-line.com/bill-leeb-model-kollapse-digital-cd-vinyl-album-metropolis-records/ |title=Bill Leeb – Model Kollapse (Digital/CD/Vinyl Album – Metropolis Records) |author=Inferno Sound Diaries |date=October 11, 2024 |website=side-line.com |access-date=October 12, 2024}}

| rev7 = VerdamMnis

| rev7score = Favorable{{cite web |url=https://www.verdammnis.com/reviews/bill-leeb-model-kollapse-english-version |title=Bill Leeb – Modele [sic] Kollapse |last=Sopor |first=Pierre |date=September 10, 2024 |website=verdammnis.com |access-date=October 19, 2024}}

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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.

Release

In June 2024, Metropolis announced the album, to be released on September 13, 2024.{{cite web |url=https://regenmag.com/news/news-front-line-assembly-releases-latest-warmech-remix-with-deep-infirmary-metropolis-records-announces-solo-album-debut-from-bill-leeb/ |title=Metropolis Records announces solo album debut from Bill Leeb |last=Yücel |first=Ilker |date=June 28, 2024 |website=regenmag.com |access-date=June 29, 2024}} The first single Terror Forms was released on July 9 along with a video.{{cite web |url=https://www.side-line.com/bill-leeb-launches-first-single-from-upcoming-solo-debut-terror-forms-out-now/ |title=Bill Leeb launches first single from upcoming solo debut: 'Terror Forms' – Out now |last=Van Isacker |first=Bernard |date=July 9, 2024 |website=side-line.com |access-date=July 15, 2024}} Metropolis released the second single Demons on August 9, 2024, that was also accompanied by a video.{{cite web |url=https://regenmag.com/news/news-bill-leeb-addresses-technologys-effects-on-creativity-with-second-single-and-music-video-from-upcoming-solo-debut-front-line-assembly-releases-latest-warmech-remix-with-mvtant/ |title=Bill Leeb addresses technology’s effects on creativity with second single and music video from upcoming solo debut |last=Yücel |first=Ilker |date=August 9, 2024 |website=regenmag.com |access-date=August 10, 2024}}

Track listing

All tracks are written by Bill Leeb and Dream Bullet.

{{Track listing

| title1 = Demons

| length1 = 5:01

| title2 = Exotic Matter

| length2 = 4:35

| title3 = Neuromotive

| length3 = 4:16

| title4 = Folded Hands

| length4 = 4:48

| title5 = Pinned Down

| length5 = 5:12

| title6 = Terror Forms

| note6 = Featuring Actors

| length6 = 4:56

| title7 = Muted Obsession

| note7 = Featuring Actors

| length7 = 5:31

| title8 = Simulation

| length8 = 4:49

| title9 = Infernum

| length9 = 4:34

| title10 = Fusion

| length10 = 4:51

| title11 = Erosion Through Time

| note11 = Featuring Mimi Page

| length11 = 4:01

}}

Personnel

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

=Additional musicians=

=Technical personnel=

  • 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

{{Album chart|UK2|77|M|title=Bill Leeb's "Model Kollapse"|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/bill-leeb/|work=Official Charts|location=United Kingdom|access-date=19 October 2024|rowheader=true}}

References