Swedish act Morlocks, which combines elements of industrial rock, neo-classical, darkwave and metal with epic production values to create an exciting hybrid sound, will release its new EP, Amor, Monstra Et Horrore Profundi, on 10 January 2025 via Metropolis Records.
The band has shared the EP's opening track, "The S.N.A.F.U. Principle v3.0", and, asked about the inspiration behind the song, stated: "Watch the world from a distance. Get angry at first, but also inspired. Take the darkest parts of it and twist them into something weird, beautiful and batshit insane - something that you could either dance to, brood in the shadows to or scream at the top of your lungs at the moon. Preferably all of the above. Everything can be turned into art, and art must hurt. Situation normal: all fucked up".
Morlocks was co-founded by group mainstay J. Strauss in Gothenburg, Sweden, in the early 90s, developing a diverse sound that ranged from guitar-based electronic rock to mediaeval tunes to synth-pop with orchestral flourishes. However, a teaming up with current band partner Innocentius Rabiatus (aka Andreas Wandegren of goth veterans Dark Side Cowboys) in 2003 saw the group change tack and lean towards heavy, guitar-based industrial rock with epic symphonic parts that took advantage of their classical education, which led to the 2011 release of The Outlaw Of Fives album, as well as the recruitment of multi-talented bassist/vocalist Lamashtu.
They also befriended Sascha Konietzko (Käpt'n K) from the legendary Hamburg-based industrial rock outfit KMFDM, with Morlocks providing remixes and appearing on the KMFDM album Kunst. The good Käpt'n returned the favour with a guest vocal on Morlocks' latest album, Praise The Iconoclast, which also included vocals from dark ambient electro queen Karin My and black metal maestro Heljarmadr of Grá/Dark Funeral. Link
MORLOCKS - Releases New EP In January
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