The synthwave overlord returns with a cyber-apocalyptic journey featuring Ulver, Alcest, and Author & Punisher
French darksynth icon Perturbator (James Kent) has announced his upcoming full-length album, Age of Aquarius, set for release on October 10, 2025 via Nuclear Blast Records. This will mark his debut on the legendary metal label, and the album’s thematic focus splits between misanthropy and violent collapse on one side… and the flames of free will on the other. Welcome to the revolution.
💥 Apocalypse Now: The First Strike
The album’s first single, “Apocalypse Now,” is a brooding, cinematic track featuring a powerful guest appearance from Ulver’s Kristoffer Rygg. The accompanying music video—directed by longtime visual collaborator David Fitt—offers a stark and surreal visualization of society spiraling into chaos.
“The first half of the album explores misanthropy and violence,” Kent explains. “The second half reflects the strength of the individual and the rejection of the herd.”
🧠 Themes of War, Rebirth, and Autonomy
Across its 11 tracks, Age of Aquarius takes listeners through war-torn dreamscapes, haunted cityscapes, and introspective spirals. Kent, known for his genre-bending fusion of synthwave, industrial, and post-punk, goes deeper than ever into existential and societal fractures. It’s as philosophical as it is visceral.
Guest collaborations read like a who’s who of dark sonic alchemy:
- Ulver lends apocalyptic vocals on “Apocalypse Now”
- Author & Punisher brings machine-worship doom on “Venus”
- Greta Link delivers haunted beauty on “Lady Moon”
- Alcest closes the album in celestial ruin with “Age of Aquarius”
📀 Tracklist for Age of Aquarius
- Apocalypse Now (feat. Ulver)
- Lunacy
- Venus (feat. Author & Punisher)
- Glass Staircase
- Hangover Square
- The Art of War
- 12th House
- Lady Moon (feat. Greta Link)
- The Swimming Pool
- Mors Ultima Ratio
- Age of Aquarius (feat. Alcest)
🛒 Pre-Orders + Formats
Fans can now pre-order the album via Bandcamp and Nuclear Blast. Formats include:
- 2LP marbled blue gatefold vinyl
- Standard and deluxe CD editions
- Digital download and streaming
All physical editions are expected to ship in mid-September.
🎶 Listen Now:
Watch the official video for “Apocalypse Now” on YouTube.
🌍 The Live Experience
Perturbator is set to hit the road across Europe and the UK this fall, including high-profile stops in London, Berlin, and Paris. Tour support and full dates are expected soon.
🔍 Deep Dive into the Universe of Perturbator
Official Site – Bandcamp – YouTube – Facebook – Instagram –
Label: Nuclear Blast
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