Industrial goth-metal duo Calling All Astronauts are back and aren't pulling any punches. On their sizzling new single, "Pray For Your Soul - Single Version," they achieve a pretty full-bore level of immersion. It's our first taste of their imminent new album, their fourth effort, "Noise Against Tyranny," and the message is a call to awareness. Now operating as a fierce twosome, David B (vocals, keys, programming, production) and Paul 'Buzz' McCrudden (bass, guitar, keys) have upped the ante on the band's genre-bending blend.
The result is a high-voltage hybrid of electronicore, half industrial power, half goth theater, and all unfiltered rebellion. "Pray For Your Soul" yanks you by the collar and pulls you into a moody, high-stakes soundscape. David B's vocals are sharp-edged and commanding, cutting through layers of dark synths and distorted textures with clear-cut precision. His voice is testifying. There's a combative heft to the words, which are grounded in themes of accountability and a world teetering on the edge.
Buzz's multi-instrumentalism shines here. He provides the ominous underpinning on bass and plays ageless, slashing riffs. The production is fat but not overstuffed, offering the track ample room to breathe as it punches you in the chest with force. "Pray For Your Soul" is the genuine emotion with which every beat is hit. It's not polished or passive in any way. This is music with a spine, a heartbeat, and a reason. It dares you not simply to listen but to feel and to think.
As the first single off "Noise Against Tyranny," the record's title track is a mission statement. Calling All Astronauts is here to rock the boat. And if "Pray For Your Soul" is any indication, the album offers nothing less than an uncompromising journey through protest, passion, and powerhouse sound. This is it for those who are hungering for music with meaning, menacing, and momentum.
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