Defiance

With only two albums, ''Contempt'' and ''Failure,'' Assemblage 23 has become one of the biggest names in EBM music today. ''Defiance'' is the third album and is destined to solidify this American electro act's rapid success. Signature melody constructions, driving rhythms, non-stop beats, and highly emotional and personal lyrics make this a logical follow-up release. On Metropolis Records.