| Model Kollapse | |
|---|---|
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| Studio album by | |
| Released | September 13, 2024 [1] |
| Length | 52:34 |
| Label | Metropolis |
| Producer | Bill Leeb, Dream Bullet, Rhys Fulber, Mimi Page |
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Chain D.L.K. |   [2] |
| The Electricity Club | Favorable [3] |
| PlanetMosh | [4] |
| Release | 8/10 [5] |
| Side-Line | 8/10 [6] |
| VerdamMnis | Favorable [7] |
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]
In June 2024, Metropolis announced the album, to be released on September 13, 2024. [8] The first single Terror Forms was released on July 9 along with a video. [9] Metropolis released the second single Demons on August 9, 2024, that was also accompanied by a video. [10]
All tracks are written by Bill Leeb and Dream Bullet.
| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Albums (OCC) [11] | 77 |
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