--- 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.