Industrial metal band, Derision Cult, have just released their new single, “Warning Signs,” featuring former David Bowie guitarist, Reeves Gabrels The track is accompanied by an animated video, which made it’s premiere at Glitch Mode Recordings immersive cyberpunk showcase, Tech Noir on July 20th, 2024. Check it out below.
Stream “Warning Signs” here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0hyfqIU5nrcFIvGAkkwnPE
“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.”
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, and Pete Berwick. The visually-captivating video was created by Vancouver-based, Empire Animae – the creative minds behind Derision Cult’s video for “Deaf Blood.” Keep your eyes out for the forthcoming & highly anticipated, Mercenary Notes Pt. II this Fall!!
Tech Noir is Glitch Mode Media‘s cyberpunk showcase which took place in Chicago on July 20th. The “Warning Signs” video and live performance was debuted there along with a host of other festivities celebrating 40 years of Cyberpunk Culture. Drive In Hero and Shudder TV star Joe Bob Briggs, Tech Noir featured nine bands (including Derision Cult and their label mates), cyberpunk film and fashion all housed in a building that was once the private club of Al Capone. In a quest to re-imagine live music experiences in a way that combines film and music, Tech Noir was an ambitious attempt to redefine what a night out at a show can be.
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 “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. Catch Derision Cult live in the fall of 2024 in the US, and on tour in 2025, bringing the full intensity of Mercenary Notes Pt 2 to the stage.
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