Here is an interesting, out of the ordinary, peculiar musical creation from the mind behind Swedish (dissolved) band Silencer, Nattramn; an album as he describes it “Diagnose: Lebensgefahr should not be considered as Silencer part two but rather “face too”; so without having enjoyed Silencer this doesn’t say anything to me, (but it might speak to those who have, so I decided to include it on the review) and facing a record with no previous “background” is truly an enlightening process as long as the music demands your attention, and Diagnose: Lebensgefahr does that, it kicks and screams for your total and absolute attention.

Transformalin has a peculiar story, just as the sound and guttural reaction it causes on the listener. The album is said to be borne out of the idea to create some sort of musical therapy for the Växjö Psychiatric Ward and Växjö Health and insurance office in Sweden while mastermind Nattramn was receiving treatment there, so you cant really ask for anything as obscure, pure and demanding as this record.

The music is quite disturbing, this is not metal, rock, pop, or anything that might qualify as a recognizable genre develops within the lines of Transformalin. Mostly atmospheric sounds inhabit the cold, lonely and psychopathic lines of this project; truly providing an insanity and hopelessness that dives into a different state of mind.
Diagnose- Lebensgefahr has some industrial material, best displayed in the second track, title after the album (or it could be backwards, only Nattramn truly knows that) and presents a vocal performance that takes you on the edge of desperation and repetitive tones that will drive any Guantamo detainee insane, and the guards too.

Words are not enough to describe the visceral feelings that Transformalin delivers, but one feeling stands out from the rest, loneliness… I really am without words for this record, other than in order to be understand, you might want to consider preparing yourself for a demanding and insane ride… good luck!