Deadfilmstar drops all new single, ‘Welcome Back’, ahead of new album – Out now
Deadfilmstar (Photo by Ed Fielding)
The UK-based gothic industrial/rock band, Deadfilmstar have released a brand new single, “Welcome Back”. The track is taken from their forthcoming album, “Knowing When To Bow Out”. The track offers the more electronic side of the band’s sound featuring synth-driven soundscapes layered over harsh industrial guitars.
Gary Mobley explains the story behind ‘Welcome Back’ like this: “It is about an old friend. He and I started out in bands together, both chasing the cliché rock ‘n’ roll dream. However, I was quickly confronted with the reality that, in my view, rock ‘n’ roll was just a business model. He, on the other hand, chose to believe it was much more and adopted the lifestyle to match. Eventually, we no longer saw eye to eye and went our separate ways. Years ago, I heard reports that the lifestyle had ultimately claimed his life, but I still wonder if those reports were wrong and if he’ll just show up one day, out of the blue.”
“Welcome Back” is available on all major digital platforms.
About Deadfilmstar
Deadfilmstar hails from the Midlands, UK, and comprises permanent members vocalist Gary Mobley and keyboardist Esther Ravenhall, with additional studio and live support from guitarist Jonathan Housbey and long-term drummer Steve Hauxwell.
The Coventry-duo is known for their gritty fusion of industrial metal and gothic rock elements.
They only released one full album, the 2015 released “The Inevitable Rise & Fall of Fake White & The Ill Fated Tour” via Death2Me Records Ltd. The 2022 “Goodbye To The World & The Whole Damn Thing” single was followed in 2024 by the single “Soiled,Spoilt & Somewhat Flawed” mixed by Sean Beavan. Sean Beavan is known for his production work on albums by artists such as Nine Inch Nails and Marilyn Manson.
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