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It is New Release Day, and we have something incredibly heavy for you this time. **Sinistrad** has officially released their debut album, Future State, a collection containing 10 tracks of aggressive, dark electronic music best served at full volume.

While listeners may recognize the personnel behind the project, featuring members of the darkwave band Before After Again, Sinistrad stands as a distinct and formidable entity. Where previous projects might explore melody and atmosphere, this album explores force and texture.

The Sound of Future State

Future State is not your typical metal or industrial record. It occupies a unique sonic space that blends the mechanical precision of electronic sequencing with the raw energy of post-punk and industrial metal.

If you are a fan of heavy electronics, you might pick up on a touch of influence from giants like Ministry or the sample-heavy percussion of The Young Gods. There are also hints of the rhythmic drive found in KMFDM and the EBM pulse of Nitzer Ebb. However, Sinistrad avoids becoming a mere “knockoff” of these legendary groups. Instead, the band synthesizes these influences into an original sound that holds its own in the modern landscape.

Themes and Atmosphere

The music on Future State is dark, aggressive, and heavy. It paints a picture of a world in decline, fitting perfectly with the album’s title. The tracks are dense, layered with distorted guitars, synths, and crushing percussion that create a suffocating yet energetic atmosphere.

This is music for the end of the world, or perhaps the beginning of a new, colder one. It bridges the gap between the dance floor and the mosh pit, appealing to fans of industrial, metal, darkwave, and post-punk alike.

Lyrics: Future State

The title track serves as a manifesto for the album. Below are the lyrics for “Future State,” which explore themes of environmental collapse, manufactured emotion, and inevitable decay.

Feel the land slide
See the rising tide
In a voice that can’t be denied
We’re all going to die

Can’t change the future state
In a world where nothing moves
Teleprompt emotion brings
No real words
Just lips that move

Spinning arms
Tentacles
Wrap around
Kiss it all
Motherly
Your disease
Is warm

Glistening
Shake it loose
Understand
Tears that move
Venomous
Bear your tooth
It’s all
Mine

The lakes are running dry
The hole burned in the sky
Too late to ask why
We’re all going to die

Can’t fix a twisted mind
Just slip the meds under your tongue
Calculate coordinates
Let’s hit the floor
And start again

Stream the Album Now

Future State is now available on all of the usual platforms. You can stream the full album via Spotify or support the band directly on Bandcamp below.

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