Holy Death Temple ‘Survey Says’ – out now!
Holy Death Temple’s “Survey Says” crashes into the scene with a brooding intensity that feels both urgent and deeply cathartic. The trio expertly channel the cold swagger of post-punk legends like Joy Division, blending spectral vocals with jagged guitars and a relentless low-end synth that replaces the traditional bass. The track’s soundscape is a claustrophobic yet danceable playground where chaos and control collide, capturing the tension of a society unraveling before our eyes.
Lyrically, frontman Bryan Edward cuts through the noise with sharp imagery, framing America’s social collapse as a rigged game show where media and politics exploit division for profit. The chorus, “We’re fucked. Let’s party,” is a bleak but defiant mantra that turns despair into movement, inviting listeners to embrace the chaos with both fury and dark humor. The song’s narrative and sonic layers unfold like a dystopian broadcast, building to a cathartic release that feels both rebellious and inevitable.
“Survey Says” is more than a single — it’s a statement of intent from a band carving out a unique space between post-punk gloom and dancefloor frenzy. Holy Death Temple are proving that even in the darkest moments, there’s power in resistance, and sometimes the only answer is to burn it all down — but make sure you’re dancing when it happens.
