Ritchie Gambino a.k.a. Drokz – The Schizophrenic Persona Of Drokz EP

Review: Under his alias Drokz, the EP The Schizophrenic Persona Of Drokz EP reveals a different side of the Dutch hardcore veteran. Released on PRSPCT Recordings in 2023, the four-track record trades the artist’s usual 200+ BPM terrorcore chaos for slower, heavier industrial techno and pounding hardcore grooves. “The League with Satan” opens with ominous atmospheres and grinding kicks, setting a dark industrial tone. “I Am Your Boss” leans into hypnotic rhythm and commanding vocal samples, while “I’m Sick Of All The Lies” intensifies the mood with harsher textures. Closing track “Humanoids Must Not Escape” delivers the EP’s most relentless energy, fusing classic hardcore grit with modern production. What makes the release compelling is the contrast between identities: as Ritchie Gambino, Drokz slows down and explores deeper, more industrial territory while still honoring hardcore tradition. The result is a raw, menacing EP that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly contemporary—proof that even decades into his career, Drokz can still reinvent his sound.