Gremlinz & Jesta - Destro

Gremlinz & Jesta present their long-awaited debut album on Metalheadz.

Although the music itself spans only the last few years, it would be sufficient to say that this album is the culmination of almost 2 decades of work. So much history in one project, this is, without doubt, Gremlinz & Jesta’s biggest and finest triumph.

First meeting as teenagers in the multicultural streets of Toronto, the duo were both already well exposed to the world of raving and jungle music in particular. It wasn’t until years later however, following Jesta’s slight hiatus, that they would hook back up and form what would eventually become an alias at the very heart of Metalheadz.

Their first appearance on the label as Gremlinz & Jesta wouldn’t come until 2018 but it wasn’t long before talk of an album gathered pace. Prior to then they had been meeting at a staple Chinese restaurant, Lee Garden, in downtown Toronto where they would discuss not only music and writing ideas but also life. The spot became a permanent fixture in their calendar - following its closure in 2017, the pair affectionately became known as ‘The Lee Garden Historical Preservation Society’ as a way to keep those special days alive. It’s from that fondly remembered and much missed period in their lives that the album justly takes its name.

The music itself is prime rufige throughout, opening with the desolate wasteland that is ‘The Lost’ before hurtling into headline tracks such as the ravenous ‘Destro’ and the pitch-black setting of ‘Ice Squirrels’.

Inspired by 90s trip-hop, ‘Vermin’ is the only piece to include a vocalist in Ukrainian born flowanastasia, with her haunting rendition being a standout feature on the album, Further musical influences are found in ‘Andromeda’ where the black jazz inspiration is strong, and ‘Into Void’ which expertly realigns the vibes of an early 2000s stepper. Refusing to compromise on quality at any point ‘The Scarlet Gospels’ is another offering that sees the duo experiment with themes of horror, with plenty more to discover across the 13 tracks.

As the album progresses Gremlinz & Jesta’s intentions are clear. They always set out to create a journey, one with both ups and downs, from feeling lost at the outset to covering rage and peace and then back to fury and serenity. An album for the ages and one we’re proud to house on Metalheadz.

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[WokeSpokes]

Old-school break ending with needle-drift. It's poetry!💥

[landgabriel]

Damn Metalheadz always zings with the heavy, groovy rollers. No other label like it.

[ilyat.]

How!? This is a masterpiece!
With old breaks that we all are used to, but the processing is on such high level, it sounds like jungle from jupiter!

[marekmizerski]

If entire album keep such quality it’s a buy👌

[shanearsenault]

God damn this song comes from deep down in the depths of the jungle.

[thewizard]

Like rolling the clock back 25 years ❤❤

[ainsleyshand]

You know whos in da house when riddim drop like this

[toasttoasted]

That certain metalheadz logo, get that on shirt? PLEASE !!!!

[christov]

Drum & Bass with actual drums and bass. This could learn a few

[darthcheeseburger]

I think I like this one the best off the album. It's so dark and evil. Just a great track. The whole album is just amazing. Does anyone know when 'The Hand' will be released? Goldie and Gremlinz have been playing it for over a year now. I thought it would've been on the album.

[Gray-gfso]

Been dying for this drop, absolute slapper

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Proper Headz sounds! I don’t care how long it takes me but I’m hunting this vinyl down - so-so-bad.💀

[TangentChaos]

love this song so much, since I first heard it the other day been coming back and going all over youtube looking for this album in sets, this album is really great for me and my ears.

[davestier]

Heard this on Trace's Kiss FM mix finally have a track ID. This shit is gooooners

[djjoel]

This one goes very hard in my car with the aftermarket competition grade sound system

[rubenlopez]

Wowww sounds so sick what a tune love the breakbeat jungle dopeness!!!🤘👍👍💯💯

[dogbreath]

GCG - must have to stroke the beard on this fam…..absolute fire track


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Soon as, I’m buying! 💯

This album is already nastyness 🫡🫡🫡🫡

[Mix-oneBeatz]

This is premium d&b a vip remix of this is coming out soon. Remixed by scar ❤❤

[San-uuqc]

Back in the 90-ties i sliced this beat excacly the same way with my Pentium 2 and Ft2
Feeling old ..