MASSIVE EGO BACK WITH DARK YET HOPEFUL SINGLE + MUSIC VIDEO “(MY) DEATH SONG”
OUT OF LINE MUSIC
”I’m bruised, but I’m alive”, exclaims Marc Massive in a searingly stark standout lyric from the new single by UK dark synth band Massive Ego. A track that charts new territory musically, starting with unfamiliar, softer vocals, we are lulled into a false sense of security. But with a challenging title like “(MY) DEATH SONG”, we should know to expect a darker turn of events. We’re led down a road of anger and despair in lyrical form via a snarling delivery. If this was meant to be a ‘f**k you right back’ track, then it delivers a deathly blow. If this were a ‘suicide note’, then it offers more than just the finality of life, it challenges you to the possibility of a future with an awakened state of mind to look for positives.
“This anger is an old energy left behind”
It reads like a line from a self-help book for mental health wellness. “In some respects, that’s exactly what this song was”, muses Marc Massive, singer and lyric writer of the group. “I’d been in such a bad headspace and needed the cathartic exercise that writing this song became. So much had changed for the worse in my life over a few short years that it became too much. Had I not discovered the self-help books, meditation and sought professional help, I wouldn’t have got through it. The experience of such despair and the rise back out of it has been nothing short of miraculous for my creativity, and the album we’re working on now has benefitted and subsequently reflects it through every song”.
The track hits you with a wall of brash energy, from the gnarly guitars to the searing synths, building to a climatic and raucous end, it signals a major change in musical direction.
Guitarist Porl Young (formerly of Rosetta Stone fame) explains: “Adding guitars to Massive Ego’s synth-driven sound has been an exciting challenge. For the live set, I’ve blended guitar-synth tones with existing keyboard parts to honour the back catalogue. On “In Your Own Darkness,” the guitars added a fresh, live element without overwhelming the track. However, on “(My)Death Song”, the guitars had room to breathe, shifting from delicate arpeggios to heavy chords. The song demanded a raw, distorted edge to complement the electronics, and the final mix represents a bold new direction for us”.
Keyboardist Lloyd Price remarks: “This new single is a real departure from what we’ve worked on in the past. It’s an exciting move into new working methods, mixing the electronics with the heavy guitars. It’s an insight into the eclectic mix that will be on the album”.
The band celebrate their 30th anniversary in 2026, one constant face over twenty of those years is drummer Olly Frost, known for his ever-changing looks, a living ‘Mr Ben’ of the dark scene perhaps! What can we expect from him now that singer Marc Massive has tamed his stage persona considerably?
“For Marc, his look had endured over 20+ years and became his trademark but also his prison. I often change my appearance depending on the context, whether live or performance for the camera. As a visual artist, this is an integral component. Next, I intend to develop less makeup- driven looks that focus on form and colour saturation, which I’m somewhat obsessed with.“
In 2025, Massive Ego are back for good and working their way towards a new full-length album. Massive Ego will perform at Germany’s biggest dark scene festival, M’era Luna – 9-10th August 2025, with more dates being confirmed.
Massive Ego
[Single]
(Out Of Line Music)
Release Date: February 6, 2025
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