[1][2] On June 3, 2016, Hagberg collaborated with Detroit-based dubstep producer G-Rex to release "Sice" on record label Brednbutter as a free digital download.
Charles Dylan of EDM Sauce wrote that the song is a "bass infused trap banger that shows both of the producers good sides and gets me excited to hear new music by both camps because this track is so dope.
[9] Run the Trap's Max Chung wrote that both producers sound design "absolutely go off on this remix, delivering the heaviest flip of "Reims" we've seen (so far).
[11][12] Writing for Noiseporn, Cheyenne Noelle described it as a song that "evokes a trip into the dark matter cherished by their thriving fan base", noting its "bone-chilling piano keys, heavy drums, and a Silent Hill-esque siren" for creating an air of austerity.
[25] EDM Identity's Jayce Ullah-Blocks reacted mostly positively to the extended play, writing that "Kompany's latest collection is a ravenous behemoth, lacerating heavy dubstep norms, and erecting a new breed of bass in its wake.
[29][30] Miljan Milkekic of EDM.com praised the song's "metallic and goonie" sound design and "cutting-edge" production, writing that the showcased both artists "skill and successfully combining trap and dubstep, their delivered a track that will bug your mind in months to come.
Noiseporn's Jeanette Kats described the song as one that showcased the two musicians' styles in one harmonious, heavy and energetic release", finalising her review by stating that it is clear that both producers "took no shortcuts when it came to making this one of the most fierce collaborations of the year.
"[46] On March 22, Hagberg released his collaboration with English riddim producer BadKlaat titled "Purge" as part of Never Say Die's Black Label.
[47] On April 29, British grime collective Virus Syndicate released their Sick Gang extended play on Disciple's Round Table imprint.
Hagberg was featured on the extended play with his remix of the title track, "Overdrive", alongside other electronic music producers such as Svdden Death, Gammer, Rickyxsan, and Phiso.
[56] Dancing Astronaut's David Klemow wrote that Hagberg swapped out the song's distinctive "two-step jab for a pair of steep builds and two aggressive, elbow-throwing breaks.
ThisSongSlaps' Brian Bonavoglia described the song as a "seamless blend of punishing bass with a melodic touch without taking away from the intensity of the track", stating that he and fans of Slander and Hagberg would have expected nothing less.
This was Hagberg's first official release of 2020, and James Dutta on EDM Identity described it as "A downright heavy song that showcases both producers' distinctive dubstep sounds.
Brian Bonavoglia, an author on This Song Slaps, said that System Failure was "The type of bone-rattling behemoth that headbangers fiend for when it comes to a dubstep collaboration of this caliber.