After a near 10-year absence, one of the most exciting psychobilly bands on the scene Stellar Corpses have returned with a much-anticipated full-length album, but in an unforeseen and unfortunate turn of events, fate has decided it is to be their last. Frontman and founding member Dusty Grave announced recently that his longtime SC partner and co-founder Dan \u201cMothman\u201d Lamothe passed away suddenly leaving Dusty with no choice but to make this new album the final chapter in the band\u2019s career. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In his statement on Dan\u2019s passing, Dusty said \u201cThe loss of Dan has left an immense void in our hearts, and we have been trying to come to terms with it. Dan was not only a talented musician but also an integral part of our band’s identity and spirit. His memory will forever remain carved upon the headstones of our hearts and the music we created together.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The new album, Murderville<\/em>, is set for release on April 28 and pays homage to Dan and Dusty\u2019s hometown of Santa Cruz, which was frequently referred to in press stories as the \u201cmurder capital of the U.S.\u201d following a rash of serial murders in the \u201870s & \u201880s. It was there in Santa Cruz where Stellar Corpses first formed and found inspiration in the 1987 Joel Schumacher film The Lost Boys<\/em>, whose fictional setting of Santa Carla was a stand-in for Santa Cruz where most of the film was shot. In a unique twist, the band crafted the album to run parallel with the film \u00e0 la The Wizard Of Oz<\/em> and Dark Side Of The Moon<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This week, the band has launched the album\u2019s very first single, the high energy \u201cFace Your Fears.\u201d The album is also currently available for pre-order on CD and digital with the vinyl version coming later this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stream the single:<\/strong> https:\/\/orcd.co\/stellarcorpses_faceyourfears<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Pre-order the CD:<\/strong> https:\/\/cleorecs.com\/store\/shop\/stellar-corpses-murderville-cd\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n