Synthwave pioneers Gunship — Dan Haigh, Alex Westaway, and Alex Gingell — have unveiled colossal electronic-rock banger “DooM Dance,” featuring two legendary collaborators: Gavin Rossdale of Bush and Carpenter Brut. The track is the third single taken from the band’s third album Unicorn, due out September 29. Pre-order it at the link below and jam out to the track now!
Stream the single here:
https://ingrv.es/doom-dance-feat-carp-g5m-a
Pre-order and pre-save Unicorn here:
https://linktr.ee/gunshipmusic
Gunship make a name for themselves by linking their music and video releases with popular culture, whether that be film, like the Blade Runner x The Terminator dystopia in the new era’s first release, “Monster In Paradise,” or the gaming world, as with their previous release “Taste Like Venom,” which paid homage to Sega’s classic arcade game Outrun.
In a similar vein, “DooM Dance” is a reference to the now-legendary video game, DooM, and is inspired by the frenetic “dance” gamers perform when vastly outnumbered and battling waves of enemies in the game. Together with their collaborators, Gunship administer a shot of neon adrenaline to rock, metal, electronic, and gaming fans the world over.
A salute to ’90s-era VHS anime releases, the cover art shows Miku and Maka — the two femme fatale protagonists starring in the upcoming “DooM Dance” video. In keeping with Gunship tradition, live action footage of Gavin Rossdale, Carpenter Brut, and Gunship will be featured alongside an unforgettable anime experience straight from the heart of the 1990s.
Stay tuned for more.
In the meantime, Gunship have released a teaser —watch it here!
Gunship invite their listeners to celebrate the power of imagination on upcoming album Unicorn. Named after the international icon of fantasy and imagination, it’s emblazoned with the tagline “Imagination Is A Weapon.” The trio’s trademark, synth-laden atmosphere and transportive soundscapes have continued to evolve to include more rock, industrial, and EDM influences, and allow the listener to revel in an alternative reality on a 14-track electric thrill ride.
Unicorn boasts a diverse array of special guests, who each bring something different to the project. Collaborators include: John Carpenter, Gavin Rossdale (Bush), Dave Lombardo (Slayer), Carpenter Brut, Timmy Cappello (Lost Boys, Tina Turner, Ringo Starr), Health, Tyler Bates (John Wick, Guardians of the Galaxy etc), Lights, Power Glove, Charlie Simpson, Britta Philips (Jem), and Milkie Way (Wargasm).
Unicorn Track Listing:
“Monster In Paradise” (Feat. Milkie Way, Dave Lombardo, Tim Cappello, Tyler Bates)
“Taste Like Venom”
“Empress of the Damned” (Feat. Lights)
“Tech Noir 2” (Feat. John Carpenter, Charlie Simpson)
“DooM Dance” (Feat. Gavin Rossdale, Carpenter Brut)
“Blood for the Blood God” (Feat. Health)
“Weaponised Love”
“Ghost” (Feat. Power Glove)
“Darkness for Dreams”
“Holographic Heart” (Feat. Britta Philips)
“Nuclear Date Night”
“Run Like Hell”
“Lost Shadow”
“Postcard From the American Dream”