July 22, 2024 – Industrial metal band, DERISION CULT has announced the release of their new single & video, “Warning Signs”. The video made it’s premiere at Glitch Mode Recordings immersive cyberpunk showcase, Tech Noir on July 20th, 2024.
“Warning Signs” is an industrial metal fast paced romp that features heavy and almost spoken word vocals thrash metal guitars, pounding cyber beats and the skittering guitar pyrotechnics of former David Bowie guitarist, Reeves Gabrels,
Lyrically, “Warning Signs” delves into our turbulent cultural climate, serving as a stark reminder of the warnings surrounding us. The gripping chorus line, “Is it getting real enough yet?” draws inspiration from a harrowing true story shared by frontman Dave McAnally’s brother, a Naval EOD officer. During a raid, a Hollywood director, witnessing the aftermath of a firefight, was shaken to his core. As a Navy SEAL carried the body of a Taliban member past the director, he chillingly remarked, “Oh, is it getting real enough yet?” This powerful moment underscores the song’s message about the peril of ignoring warnings until they become undeniable.
“Warning Signs” showcases appearances from Glitch Mode stalwarts and contributors including Jim Marcus, David Kultgen, Justin Broadrick, Chris Harris, Pete Berwick Don’t miss out on experiencing the raw energy and thought-provoking intensity of “Warning Signs. Stream it now!
The visually-captivating video for “Warning Signs” was created by Vancouver-based, Empire Animae – the creative minds behind DERISION CULT’s video for “Deaf Blood” Watch the video via Youtube below! “We had so much fun with the ‘Deaf Blood’ video we couldn’t wait to work with Empire Animae again,” DERISION CULT founder, Dave McAnally says. “This time around we wanted to do a whole different setting and just go crazy with influences from ‘Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas,’ Martini Ranch and do things with animation that wouldn’t be possible in a live action video.”
DERISION CULT is a powerful force in Chicago’s industrial metal scene, spearheaded by Dave McAnally, a veteran of the local music community. Signed to Glitch Mode Recordings, the band includes Sean Payne, Brad Huston, and Jesse Hunt, who also hail from notable acts Cyanotic and Conformco. They collaborate with legends from The Cure, Ministry, Godflesh, Stabbing Westward, Actors, and Assemblage 23.
Their 2022 EP, Mercenary Notes Pt 1, garnered critical acclaim, featuring Chris Connelly (Ministry, Pigface, Revolting Cocks) and Reeves Gabrels (The Cure, David Bowie), with mixes by Justin Broadrick (Godflesh) and Cyanotic. The track “Slaves Rebuild” was named one of Metal Hammer’s top 50 new metal tracks of 2023, and “The Year Hope Failed” was featured on Cyberpunk 2077’s official Spotify playlist. They followed this with the limited edition double disc Mercenary Mixes, showcasing remixes from modern industrial rock icons.
This fall, DERISION CULT is set to release Mercenary Notes Pt 2, featuring tracks recorded alongside Pt 1, with new contributions. Produced by Sean Payne, who also adds vocals and synths, the album includes Reeves Gabrels on lead guitar, Brazilian organist Ronaldo Rodrigues, and Chicago cowpunk legend Pete Berwick. The first single, “Warning Signs,” blends industrial metal with rockabilly and outlaw country. Its animated video by Vancouver’s Empire Animation includes appearances from Glitch Mode members and contributors like Jim Marcus, David Kultgen, Justin Broadrick, Chris Harris, Pete Berwick, and Reeves Gabrels.
Creditos: mooncoilmedia.com