RAY NOIR Releases Darkly Romantic And Politically Charged EP “Against The Machine”; Watch The Video for “Mad World”!
- Davide Pulito
- Sep 18
- 2 min read
London-based artist RAY NOIR comes back with his most personal and unapologetic effort yet - Against The Machine, a darkly romantic and politically charged EP exploring love, loss, and defiance from the perspective of a queer person fighting to be seen.
Released today 18th of September, Against The Machine includes the song Mad World, for which the artist has released a music video. Watch it here!
Stream/download Against The Machine here: https://orcd.co/againstthemachineep
A politically charged ballad, Mad World is a cry from the margins - raw, emotional, and unflinching in its reflection on oppression, fear, and survival. It strips everything back to expose the stark reality of living in a world dictated by power and corruption.
Produced by Jon Cass (Lake Malice, As Everything Unfolds, DeijuVHS), the EP Against The Machine 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.
“This EP is about trying to find love when you’ve always been told you don’t deserve it,” says Noir. “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.”
With previous support from Kerrang!, BBC Radio 1, and Attitude Magazine, plus high-energy performances at Resistanz Festival and sold-out headline shows in Oslo and London, RAY NOIR is carving out a unique space in the alternative queer music scene.
“This isn’t just for the goths, the outcasts, or the queers — but they’ll probably get it the most.” – Ray Noir
A Deluxe Edition of Against The Machine will follow in December 2025, featuring exclusive remixes by Tension Control, Verona on Venus, Junkie Kut, and Die Kur. Additionally, the EP will be released on vinyl and CD (release date TBA).
Against The Machine UK/EU 2025 Tour Dates
• Sept 19, 2025 – Milton Keynes (UK) | The Craufurd Arms (EP Release Party)
• Sept 20, 2025 – Kingston-Upon-Thames (UK) | The Fighting Cocks (With Pretty Addicted & Play/Dead)
• Sept 21, 2025 – London (UK) | The Dome (Supporting Die Krupps)
• Oct 3, 2025 – Oslo (NO) | Revolver (With Pretty Addicted & Hell:Sector)
• Nov 21, 2025 – Rome (IT) | Traffic Club (Supporting Alien Vampires & Psycholies)
• Nov 22, 2025 – Florence (IT) | VHS Club (Supporting Alien Vampires & Psycholies)
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