WRAZ — Rites LP

Wraz – Rites LP arrives on Deep, Dark & Dangerous as catalogue DDDLP12, a 12-inch vinyl that stakes a bold claim in the dubstep terrain. The Montreal-based producer, noted for his relentless work ethic and kinetic energy, delivers a full-length that blends the label’s signature 140-bpm ferocity with industrial grit and trap-infused weight. The record’s timing—DDD’s first vinyl drop of 2026—positions it as a focal point for the label’s evolving catalogue. Within Deep, Dark & Dangerous’s recent output, Rites follows a series of releases that have charted the label’s deep-bass direction. Earlier in 2026 ENiGMA Dubz’s “Machine Learning” (DDD141) pushed experimental textures, while the 2025 “Nature of Things” by Abstrakt Sonance (DDDLP11) and the “Decade” 2×12” compilation (DDDLPX) cemented the imprint’s commitment to forward-thinking bass music. Rites therefore arrives after a string of releases that have explored the darker edges of dubstep, adding its own cinematic scope to the label’s narrative. Side A opens with “Ascension”, a title that suggests a rise in intensity, setting a foundation of heavy 140-bpm momentum that primes the listener for the journey ahead. “Shai Hulud” follows, its name evoking a desert leviathan, and the track deepens the atmosphere while maintaining the record’s relentless pulse. The third A-side cut, “The Vessel & Bene Tleilax”, continues the sci-fi inspired theme, linking the previous two pieces with a sense of expansive storytelling through bass-driven progression. Side B begins with the collaborative “Arrakis”, featuring label bossman Truth. The track’s desert-world reference hints at a sprawling, open-ended groove that bridges the A-side’s narrative to the B-side’s more introspective moments. “Flutes” offers a contrasting interlude; despite its title, the description confines us to its role as a suspense-filled pause that tempers the surrounding weight. The record closes with “Hymn of the Night & Memories of Caladan”, a dual-title piece that unifies the album’s themes, delivering a final surge of bass punishment while providing a reflective counterpoint that caps the journey. Rites sits alongside Wraz’s own recent output, notably the “Pieces LP” on Deep Medi Musik (MEDI137, 2026) and the earlier “Annunaki EP” on Deep, Dark & Dangerous (DDD085, 2022). While those releases explored different facets of his sound, Rites consolidates his trademark blend of filthy dubstep, trap aggression, and industrial texture into a cohesive album experience. Within the label’s catalogue, the record reinforces DDD’s reputation for curating heavyweight, forward-thinking bass music. For DJs, the record offers a toolbox of high-impact moments. “Ascension” and “Arrakis” provide peak-time power, ideal for driving the floor with their unrelenting tempo. The interstitial “Flutes” works as a bridge or tension-builder in a set, while “Hymn of the Night & Memories of Caladan” can serve as a climactic close or a dramatic transition. Collectors will appreciate the album’s narrative cohesion and its place in Wraz’s evolving discography, as well as the label’s consistent quality. The release is pressed as a 12-inch vinyl, matching the format of Wraz’s recent “Pieces LP” and “Annunaki EP”. The record’s physical presentation aligns with Deep, Dark & Dangerous’s focus on delivering substantial, DJ-ready formats without additional embellishments. Wraz – Rites LP, Deep, Dark & Dangerous, catalogue DDDLP12, 12-inch vinyl, 6 tracks, dubstep, released 15 October 2026. Tracklist: A1. Wraz – Ascension A2. Wraz – Shai Hulud A3. Wraz – The Vessel & Bene Tleilax B1. Wraz & Truth – Arrakis B2. Wraz – Flutes B3. Wraz – Hymn of the Night & Memories of Caladan