The iconic Belgian provocateurs Lords Of Acid erupt back onto the scene with "Karaoke Superstar", their first new material since 2016 — and they make their return with all the theatrical excess, neon sleaze, and tongue‑in‑cheek irreverence that made them legends in the first place.
A hyper‑charged collision of industrial, metal, acid dance, and chaotic pop culture, the single finds the group leaning gleefully into their most outrageous instincts. Inspired by the sensory overload of Japanese game shows, the spectacle of pop celebrity, and the darker corners of fetish‑club aesthetics, "Karaoke Superstar" is a deliberately over‑the‑top anthem built for both the dancefloor and the imagination.
Adding an extra spark, the track features a guest appearance from US hitmaker and DJ Princess Superstar, whose playful vocal interplay cuts through the aggressive EBM‑driven sequencing. The result is a call‑and‑response frenzy that marries pounding club energy with theatrical satire — a reminder that Lords Of Acid have always understood that hedonism and humour can coexist in the same sweaty, neon‑lit room.
Formed in Antwerp in 1988, Lords Of Acid remain one of the most influential forces to emerge from the hard‑edged electronic underground. Their early fusion of techno, acid house, industrial grit, and unapologetically provocative themes reshaped the landscape of club culture. From the notorious New Beat classic “I Sit on Acid” to their chart‑storming albums throughout the ’90s and 2000s, the group carved out a global cult following and a reputation for pushing boundaries both musically and visually.
Decades later, their legacy endures — and "Karaoke Superstar" proves they haven’t lost their bite. Instead, they return louder, brighter, and more mischievous than ever, ready to remind the world why their name still commands instant recognition across the darker edges of electronic music.
If this is the opening shot of a new era, Lords Of Acid are clearly not interested in subtlety. They’re here to provoke, entertain, and dominate the dancefloor once again. Link

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"The speech that they hate is my speech, but my speech is not a hate speech. What can you do? You can just mirror/reflect them - hopefully, they will see how grotesque..." - Dero Goi
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