EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE: The Amatory Murder Drop a New Single and Lyric Video for “Velvet Noose” – Inspired by The Infamous Milgram Experiment

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Brooklyn-based alternative rock band The Amatory Murder have dropped their electrifying new single “Velvet Noose” (Radio Edit), now available on all streaming platforms. Blending funky 70s grooves with a gritty alt-rock edge, Velvet Noose is as infectious as it is unsettling—spotlighting the enduring influence of Stanley Milgram’s infamous obedience experiment. The track comes off the band’s new album The Sounds of Seven Angels – Out June 23, 2025. Check out the track now!

 

“The idea that ordinary people can be convinced to do unthinkable things just because an authority figure tells them to—it’s horrifying,” says frontman Xian Murder. “With everything going on in the world, revisiting Milgram’s work felt more relevant than ever. And this time, we wrapped it in a sound that you can move to.”

Pulling inspiration from Obedience to Authority: An Experimental View, the track contrasts its heavy lyrical message with a swaggering rhythm section, vibrant synths, and a blistering guitar solo that leaves a mark. It’s the first single from the band’s upcoming album, The Sounds of Seven Angels, out June 23, 2025.

“It’s a track you can bang your head to while dancing your heart out,” says bassist Binx Noir.


“It’s a marriage of my love for funk and rock,” adds drummer Scott Genovese.
“That solo was so fun to rip,” notes guitarist Jake Haimowitz.

 

CREDITS – “VELVET NOOSE” (RADIO EDIT)

  • Produced by: Xian Murder

  • Mixed & Mastered by: Jonathan Jetter at Right Angle Productions (Astoria, NY)

  • Recorded by: Xian Murder in Brooklyn, NY

  • Music by: Binx Noir, Scott Genovese & Xian Murder

  • Lyrics by: Xian Murder

  • Performed by:

    • Xian Murder – Vocals, Synth, Programming

    • Binx Noir – Bass

    • Scott Genovese – Drums, Percussion

    • Jake Haimowitz – Guitar

    • Additional Vocals – Brooke Stocken

  • Video Production & Animation: Husnain Arif

  • Screenplay: Morticia Murder

  • Artwork: Xian Murder & Morticia Murder

  • Based on: Obedience to Authority by Stanley Milgram

 

Velvet Noose sets the tone for what’s to come on The Sounds of Seven Angels—an emotionally charged and musically expansive record blending classic rock influence with cinematic alt-rock. With nods to Muse, Pink Floyd, The Cult, and Nine Inch Nails, the album explores themes of culture, fear, defiance, and self-awareness.

 

About The Amatory Murder

The Amatory Murder is a Brooklyn-based alternative rock band led by vocalist, songwriter, and producer Xian Murder. Beginning as a solo project, the band has grown into a powerful four-piece with Scott Genovese (drums), Binx Noir (bass), and Jake Haimowitz (guitar).

Blending the heart of classic rock with modern alt-rock edge, their sound is cinematic, emotional, and driven by sharp songwriting and dynamic arrangements. With influences like Muse, Pink Floyd, The Cult, and Nine Inch Nails, The Amatory Murder creates music that connects through intensity, melody, and meaning.