{"id":25524,"date":"2024-10-07T22:41:45","date_gmt":"2024-10-07T22:41:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/?p=25524"},"modified":"2024-10-07T22:41:47","modified_gmt":"2024-10-07T22:41:47","slug":"jesus-on-extasy-days-gone-by-long-awaited-new-single-by-german-industrial-rock-act-out-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/2024\/10\/07\/jesus-on-extasy-days-gone-by-long-awaited-new-single-by-german-industrial-rock-act-out-today\/","title":{"rendered":"JESUS ON EXTASY : ‘Days Gone By’ long-awaited new single by German industrial rock act out today"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There must be some truth to the proverb \u2018the condemned live longer\u2019, given that the German industrial rockers Jesus On Extasy<\/strong> (JoE) have recently returned from a prolonged hiatus that lasted several years. Now signed to Metropolis Records and touting a new single entitled \u2018Days Gone By\u2019 that sparkles despite its dark tone, it marks the beginning of a fresh chapter for a group that is more motivated than ever.

\u201cThe long break was necessary to help me realise who I am, what I want and how I want to continue walking the path as JoE in the future,\u201d <\/em>explains singer and band founder Dorian Deveraux. \u201cOur music is going to be harder, uncompromising and, most importantly, more authentic.\u201d<\/em>

 It was actually in early 2020 – of all years – when founder members (and brothers) Dorian and Chai Deveraux decided to revive the group. But, as with so many other music acts, the seemingly never-ending pandemic threw some wrenches into the works. Live shows were impossible, as was meeting up in the recording studio.



It was a period that took its toll, physically and mentally. \u201cI spent about three months in total isolation, aside from zoom calls or text messages,\u201d<\/em> says Dorian. \u201cThis is why some of the lyrics in our new material focus on the topic of isolation or depression, as they reflect the downward spiral I had found myself in at that time.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The eventual departure of Chai, Dorian\u2019s musical foil, from the band in early 2024 was another blow, but giving up was never an option. ‘Days Gone By\u2019 now acts as both diary and therapy and a drastic contrast to the band\u2019s earlier work. Songs of heartbreak are now replaced by nihilism and despair, any glimmers of hope wiped away in an instant like a promise written in water.

Dorian has JoE\u2019s goals clearly laid out:\u00a0\u201cRelease music, get back on stage as soon as possible and to be the best possible iteration of Jesus On Extasy,\u201d\u00a0<\/em>he states.\u00a0\u201cI just want to play our music and stay true to my vision of the band this time around.\u201d
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