Terminal Sect - Bread And Wine For The Dirt

Review by Jennifer Price

Bread And Wine For The Dirt by Terminal Sect: A Gritty Industrial Assault That Still Kicks Ass Let’s cut the crap—Terminal Sect’s Bread And Wine For The Dirt isn’t your grandma’s electronic album. Released in 1997 on Metropolis Records, this sucker slams you with EBM and industrial vibes so raw it feels like someone shoved steel wool down your throat. It’s dirty, loud, and unapologetically pissed off—and that’s why it still rips today. The opening track, “Sanctuary,” hits hard right outta the gate. Colin Schwen’s vocals are snarling whispers over a beat that pounds harder than an angry neighbor at 3 AM. You can almost smell the sweat dripping off the machines as Chris Ghiraldi’s keys stab through Howard Wulkan’s jagged guitar work. This ain’t no chill playlist fodder—it’s the kind of song that makes you wanna punch something or start a mosh pit in your living room. If there was ever a soundtrack for late-night paranoia, this is it. Then there’s “Dust.” Holy hell, this one sticks to your brain like tar. The bassline alone could wake the dead, while Schwen spits lyrics like he’s daring you to look away. There’s something hypnotic about how the synths twist around the beats, creating this suffocating atmosphere that feels both mechanical and human. It’s not just music; it’s a fucking statement. By the time the track ends, you’re left breathless, wondering if you just survived an audio assault or got baptized in filth. What makes this album stand out—even decades later—is its DIY rage. Terminal Sect didn’t polish their sound into oblivion. They let it bleed all over the place, from Chris Flam’s mastering touch to Renee Ilardi’s gritty design. Every crackle, buzz, and distorted note screams authenticity. Even Jim Carley’s lighting (yeah, they credited lighting—how metal is that?) adds to the vibe, like this record wasn’t just made but forged in some underground bunker. But here’s the kicker: listening to Bread And Wine For The Dirt now feels kinda prophetic. Back then, it was just another slab of industrial noise for misfits and rebels. Now? With the world feeling more dystopian every day, these tracks hit different. Maybe we’re all living in Terminal Sect’s dirt-covered vision of the future. Or maybe I’m just losing my mind. Either way, this album doesn’t just hold up—it punches you in the face and demands you pay attention. So yeah, crank this beast up and remember what real music sounds like. Just don’t blame me when your neighbors call the cops.

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Artist: Terminal Sect
Album: Bread And Wine For The Dirt

Electronic

1997

Rating: 3.5

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Sex, Dying, And Zero Gravity	6:04
Bread And Wine For The Dirt	6:34
Fate And Fire	4:29
Weakest Link (Hügin And Mügin)	7:20
Pushbutton	4:32
Dissident Eye (Million Arrow Stare Part II)	4:46
Sanctuary	7:36
Skin Frost	4:08
Headshredder	5:12
A Coward And A Bomb	6:44
Plastic Meat	13:29
Dust	4:28

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Catalog Numbers

MET 043

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Metropolis

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Role	Company
Mastered At	Mindswerve
Produced At	Core Studio Complex
Glass Mastered At	Nimbus
Copyright (c)	Metropolis Records

Credits

Role	Credit
Design	Renee Ilardi
Layout	Renee Ilardi
Photography By	Renee Ilardi
Mastered By	Chris Flam
Producer	Terminal Sect
Engineer	Terminal Sect
Performer	Chris Ghiraldi
Keyboards	Chris Ghiraldi
Guitar	Howard Wulkan
Lighting	Jim Carley
Painting	Colin Schwen
Vocals	Colin Schwen

Notes

Conceived and written by Spring and Winter 1996.
© 1997 Metropolis Records

Barcodes

Barcode (Text): 7 82388 00432 9
Matrix / Runout: MET043
Mastering SID Code: IFPI L124
Mould SID Code: IFPI 2432

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Colin Schwen
Howard Wulkan

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Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? The album *Bread And Wine For The Dirt* by Terminal Sect is a hidden gem in the electronic music scene. Released in 1997 under the Metropolis label, it blends EBM and industrial styles with a raw, gritty edge. What’s cool is how hands-on the band was—Terminal Sect not only produced and engineered the album but also contributed as performers. The artwork and design were all handled by Renee Ilardi, giving the project a cohesive visual identity. And fun fact: Colin Schwen painted the cover *and* sang vocals, showing off some serious creative multitasking! Tracks like "Sanctuary" and "Zero Gravity" still resonate with fans of the genre today.