Autoscan

Autoscan is a pivotal figure in the mid-2000s Russian metal scene, originating in Moscow. Initially emerging as a melodic deathcore outfit, their 2007 self-titled EP established them as technical contenders in the Eastern European heavy music landscape.

Over time, the band underwent a radical stylistic shift, moving away from the rigid structures of deathcore toward a more fluid, chaotic sound. Their 2013 collaboration with Equal Minds Theory marked a departure into 'swag noise,' a self-styled blend of chaotic hardcore and noise rock. This era is characterized by asymmetrical rhythms, intentional dissonance, and a raw production style that favors atmosphere over polish. Critically, they are viewed as a bridge between the traditional metalcore of the 2000s and the more experimental, genre-fluid heavy music of the 2010s. Their influence is felt primarily within the underground Russian scene, where they are respected for their refusal to adhere to genre tropes.