German one-man project Happy In Decay has presented the first track, "A World Where I Don't Exist", from its upcoming EP, The Doll, scheduled for release on 11 July.
The Doll is a more thoughtful follow-up to the first single, "God Hates Us". The concept EP approaches the topic of abuse and violence, blending industrial/gothic rock/metal. Heavy guitars and bass, combined with ethereal synths, drum machines, experimental vocals, and obscure samples, evoke a dark atmosphere. The uncompromising sound - not interested in digestibility but in creating the complementary setting for the tale. Following a path of self-hatred and isolation, the protagonist seeks retribution. Lost in an inner wasteland, dealing with the devastation, trying to stick the pieces back together before despair and darkness embrace. The last straw is violence, only to be left in the dark after the deed is done. Nothing changes - only innocence is lost – and memories that will not fade.
Happy In Decay delivers raw, 100% human-made industrial metal/rock blended with elements of darkwave, gothic rock, and trip-hop. Nihilistic, portraying the harsh side of humankind – the cruellest of all animals – alienated, in a godless world full of hate. Digital noise, cold synths, and distorted guitars paint a picture of a fragile and broken world, falling apart minute by minute. Link
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"Art isn't meant to always be pretty and make us feel comfortable and good about ourselves. I'm not afraid to broach difficult emotions and to express the beautiful ones too." - Martin Saint
"This time we're trying not to complicate things too much. We want to have a simple message, but that doesn't mean there will be fewer arrangements or less songwriting..." - Pedro Paixão
"It's a dark album. According to me, it's the darkest yet in our discography. It's also very suggestive, very introverted, less direct, and might be less friendly..." - Daniel Moilanen
"When you feel something you need to share, creating songs is the best way to do it. You can reflect on yourself so that you can relax and be relieved of that emotion." - Çağla Güleray
