Electro-industrial legends Hocico return with a ferocious new single, “Dark Paradigm,” out now via Out Of Line Music—and it’s nothing short of a calculated sonic assault.

Fresh off high-profile collaborations with Prayers and Till Lindemann, the iconic duo sharpen their sound into something even more brutal, more confrontational, and more surgically precise. “Dark Paradigm” doesn’t just hit hard—it exposes nerve endings.

Fueled by distorted electronics, crushing rhythms, and venom-laced vocals, the track pushes Hocico’s signature aggression into darker, more contemporary territory. It’s a ruthless dissection of a world ruled by algorithms, digital mob mentality, and emotional erosion. In a hyper-connected age drowning in curated rage and performative outrage, Hocico hold up a cracked mirror and dare us to look.

Lyrically, the single paints a bleak yet disturbingly accurate portrait of fractured identities and manufactured hatred. Lines like “Every scroll is a loaded gun” and “We pixel-paint our hate with pride” cut with surgical precision. It’s a commentary on social media violence, weaponized communication, and the slow dissolution of empathy in a world that never logs off.

But “Dark Paradigm” is only the beginning.

Alongside the single, Hocico have announced their long-awaited new studio album, set for release on May 8, 2026, via Out Of Line Music. While full details remain under wraps for now, more information is expected next week—fueling anticipation among fans hungry for the duo’s next evolution.

2026 will also see Hocico dominating stages across Europe, with confirmed appearances at major festivals including M’era Luna, Castle Party, Amphi Festival, and Dark Storm Festival, with additional dates to be announced.

With “Dark Paradigm,” Hocico reaffirm their legacy as pioneers of electro-industrial music—uncompromising, unfiltered, and unafraid to drag the darkest aspects of modern society into the light.

Listen to “Dark Paradigm” now:
https://hocico.lnk.to/darkparadigm

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