The USA-based industrial metal project Derision Cult is gearing up for the release of the new EP Mercenary Notes Pt 2, set to be released on 14 March 2025 via Glitch Mode Recordings. Leading the charge is their new single, "Radiation Blues", a brooding, atmospheric track that blends heavy industrial beats with introspective lyrics and the distinctive guitar work of Reeves Gabrels (David Bowie, The Cure,...).
"Radiation Blues" showcases Derision Cult's signature fusion of thrash-inspired guitar riffs and dark, industrial soundscapes, with influences drawn from artists like Tom Waits and Ministry. The song captures a haunting reflection on the disorienting effects of living in a hyperconnected, media-driven world, where the relentless barrage of information often leaves us feeling overwhelmed and fatigued. Frontman Dave McAnally delivers a powerful vocal performance, reflecting on the existential toll of a society consumed by sound bytes and short-form communication. Gabrels' masterful guitar solos cut through the track with unsettling intensity, adding to the sense of unease and tension.
Listen now to "Radiation Blues" right below, and check out also the previously released single/video "Warning Signs" over HERE. Link