The Plague releases killer new album 'The Divided States Of Hysteria' on 28th February, new single 'Ugly On The Inside' is out now on FiXT
The Plague Announces New Album The Divided States Of Hysteria
Available For Pre-Order + New Single "Ugly On The Inside"
Bring Me The Horizon, The Fray, Owl City
Purchase/Stream:https://link.fixtmusic.com/The_DSoH
The Plaguehas announced his upcoming album The Divided States Of Hysteriais now available for pre-order from FiXT. The full album releases on February 28, 2025.
The Divided States Of Hysteria is a sonic manifesto diving into themes of addiction, identity, societal pressures, self-reflection, and the complex duality of human nature. Synths, guitars, bass, and drums collide to create an intense sonic palette that mirrors the album's themes of internal and external chaos. The Plague combines raw and vulnerable lyrics, with complex soundscapes showcasing his unparalleled ability to blend emotive lyrics with powerful instrumentation. The album captures The Plague’s signature blend of rock, hard rock, and alternative influences, delivering tracks that are as energetic as they are thought-provoking. From powerful synths to driving guitars and thunderous drums, the instrumentation provides a dynamic backdrop for lyrics that tackle deeply personal and universal themes.
Featuring singles like "Man Machine or Beast" that challenges the impact of technology on our relationships, while "Predator" confronts humanity’s darker instincts. “Float Right On By” is a poignant reflection on selfishness and the search for redemption and "Clean Slate" is a heartfelt anthem of renewal and forgiveness. While "Right Back Down" is a firestorm featuring thrashing guitars, brutal vocals, as an intense exploration of a relationship that ends without warning. The Divided States Of Hysteriais a deep and honest exploration of the human condition.
Releasing with the pre-order announcement is the new single "Ugly on the Inside." The track dives into the destructive nature of narcissism, self-reflection, and the world's betrayal of God. Originally a pop-punk demo, it was reimagined as "modern dungeon pop-punk," becoming one of The Plague's creepiest and most impactful songs to date.
The Plagueexplains further, "This song I wrote about a famous narcissist I knew/know, and about how destructive his ego was to everyone around him. But after a bit I realized that I could see similar aspects in myself. I changed the song from pointing a finger at him to pointing a finger at myself and then eventually made it about the worlds betrayal of God. The demo was very pop punk and I wanted to make it newer. I looked at the lyrics and thought "I want to make this song modern dungeon pop punk!" After an overhaul, the song was way creepier and might be one of my favorite "The Plague" songs."
The Plagueis the brainchild of producer/engineer David Adam Monroe, a pioneer of Future Punk. The Plague’s post-apocalyptic themes portray the struggles of being human, encouraging people to break free of the superficial and to know they are not alone.
David has been playing music from an early age, highly encouraged by his parents, he received an electric guitar at age ten and took off emulating his favorite bands at the time;Greenday,Smashing Pumpkins, and other 90’s rock bands. His career took off at age 16 when a promoter got his high school band on the Van’s Warped Tour.
As a producer/engineer, David has produced records with many artists includingGlen Matlockfrom theSex Pistolsand multi-platinum engineerEarl Cohen. As a musician, he has toured internationally--including 4 years onVan's Warped Tour-- and has played with bands such asTony Levin,My Chemical Romance,Story of the Year,NoFx,The Used,Yellow Card,Three Days Grace, and many more.ThePlague's debut album Hope For the F.U.T.U.R.E.was released independently in 2017.
In 2018The PlagueremixedCircle Of Dust’s “Embracing Entropy” (feat. Celldweller), through artist-owned record labelFiXT.The Plagueeventually signed to FiXTin 2022, and re-released the debut album with remastered tracks, new art as well as bonus tracks throughout the 2023, ahead of a new album slated for release in 2025.
“My goal with The Plague was to make futuristic Christian rock, when I was producing bands in Boston, my assistant showed me Celldweller and said, "This guy is dope and reminds me of you!" I chased Celldweller's blend of synths and guitars, and that exploration process helped me discover my own sound. When I finished the record I emailed James (FiXT Manager) with the spirit of a little brother and said, "Hey James, look! I self-produced a futuristic rock record that I'm releasing on my label! You guys inspired this!" By some wonderful miracle he was excited too!” - The Plague
Watch the "Ugly On The Inside" Lyric VideoHERE.
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