Defect Designer

Defect Designer is a progressive death metal band from Oslo but originally coming from Akademgorodok, part of the Siberian city Novosibirsk.

History
In 2007 Defect Designer in Novosibirsk recorded their first four-track promo named "W". In February, 2008 Defect Designer entered Hertz Studio, Poland (which had previously recorded Vader, Decapitated, Behemoth, Sceptic) without any financial support from labels. In 2012 frontman relocated to Oslo severing ties with all members.

The band has released several works cooperating with members of SepticFlesh, Cryptopsy and Fleshgod Apocalypse.

Discography

 * Studio albums
 * Wax (September, 2009, My Kingdom Music)
 * Ageing Accelerator (2015, Sleaszy Rider Records)
 * Chitin (tentative 2024, Transcending Obscurity Records)


 * EPs
 * W (2007) - recorded in April, 2007
 * AA (December, 2013, digitally)
 * Neanderthal (July, 2022, Transcending Obscurity Records)


 * Compilations
 * V/A Siberian Death metal CD (2007)
 * V/A Putrid Tunes Compilation CD (2008)

Video clips

 * When Your Face Doesn't Melt Snowflakes - directed by Nader Sadek, taken from the "Wax" album.
 * Yellow Grimace lyrics video - directed by Richard Oakes
 * Crusaders lyrics video - directed by Richard Oakes
 * Cowboys lyrics video - Portishead cover
 * StarDust animated video
 * Wrinkles