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release:
artist....: Ray Noir
album.....: Against The Machine
type......: EP
source....: WEB/MP3
tracks....: 4
label.....: Ray Noir
store date: 2025-09-18
catalogue#: #Catnr
encoder...: LAME3.99r
quality...: 320 kbps / 44100Hz / Joint stereo
URL.......: https://open.qobuz.com/album/tiqdr5v0xw92a
genre.....: Metal
genres....:
- industrial rock
- industrial
- gothic metal
- goth rock
- goth
- alternative metal
- rock
- industrial metal
- London
similar...:
- Morphose
- Too Dead To Die
- Danny Blu
- Apnoie
- J:dead
artist links :
discogs : https://www.discogs.com/artist/5346697
spotify : https://open.spotify.com/artist/3j7i3MN2ah2BR9A8RiiP7a
deezer : https://www.deezer.com/artist/7001447
apple : https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/934477569
tidal : https://tidal.com/artist/6200201
last.fm : https://www.last.fm/music/Ray+Noir
release links:
bandcamp : https://raynoir.bandcamp.com/album/against-the-machine-ep
tracklist.:
- [ 01. Razorblade Romance 03:03.09 ]
- [ 02. Dead Valentine 03:31.33 ]
- [ 03. Mad World 03:52.27 ]
- [ 04. YMATD (Alternative Version) 03:01.84 ]
comment...: |
London-based artist Ray Noir returns this autumn with their most personal
and unapologetic project yet — “Against The Machine”. Released on September
18th, this EP is described as “a darkly romantic and politically charged EP
exploring love, loss, and defiance from the perspective of a queer person
fighting to be seen”.
Produced by Jon Cass (Lake Malice, As Everything Unfolds, DeijuVHS), the EP
blends industrial rock, goth, and electro-metal into a fever dream of raw
emotion and grit. A highlight comes in the form of a searing guest appearance
by Grammy-winning guitar legend Steve Stevens (Billy Idol, Michael Jackson, Top
Gun Anthem), cementing the release as a bold sonic statement.
Ray Noir: “This EP is about trying to find love when you’ve always been told
you don’t deserve it. As a queer person, especially coming from the black metal
scene in Norway, it sometimes feels like you’re just screaming into the void.
This project is that scream — romantic, violent, tender, and angry all at once.
This isn’t just for the goths, the outcasts, or the queers — but they’ll
probably get it the most.”
biography.: |
Ray Noir is the rising alt-queer artist fusing industrial beats,
electro-metal grit, and gothic edge. From Oslo’s black metal underground
to London’s alt-goth nightlife, his music is a rallying cry for
outsiders and rebels. With his unapologetic ‘gender-fuck’ attitude and
striking visual style, Ray creates a sound that is both darkly seductive
and emotionally raw. His 2024 mixtape Scorpio racked up over 130K
Spotify plays, broke into the Top 5 of the German Alternative Charts
(DAC), and earned praise from top alternative outlets. "Scorpio is a
thrilling journey… London alt.goth trailblazer Ray Noir delivers
superstardom with a scintillating seven-track mixtape." – Kerrang! On
stage, Ray Noir commands with raw emotion, bold fashion, and striking
visuals, forging an intense connection with his audience. From sold-out
headline shows in Oslo and London to festival stages and a UK tour, his
electrifying presence is undeniable. Ray has collaborated with
Grammy-winning guitarist Steve Stevens (Billy Idol), producers like
KANGA and Frankmusik, and remixers including Gothminister and Vive La
Fête. As he continues to push boundaries, Ray Noir proves that queerness
and rebellion are a force to be reckoned with.