Industrial innovator Author & Punisher (aka Tristan Shone) has released the third and final single, “Titmouse”, ahead of his highly anticipated new album Nocturnal Birding, arriving October 3, 2025 via Relapse Records.
🖤 A Sonic Trek Through Fatigue & Survival
“Titmouse” is one of Shone’s most intricate compositions to date—layering pounding machine rhythms, dense synths, mechanical guitars, and guttural vocals into what he describes as a “topographical trek.” Lyrically, the track confronts the mental and physical exhaustion of migration, evoking the relentless endurance demanded when traversing vast landscapes with minimal supplies.
Shone explains: “‘Titmouse’ pushes me technically and physically as a performer. It’s a grueling track that mirrors the struggles it’s inspired by, carrying the listener through waves of exhaustion and perseverance.”
🐦 Birds as Blueprints
Much of Nocturnal Birding takes direct inspiration from avian life, with riffs, rhythms, and melodies drawn from the tonal patterns of actual bird calls. Earlier singles like “Titanis” and “Thrush” showcased this unique sonic methodology, while “Titmouse” pushes the concept further—transforming birdsong into industrial weaponry.
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Rising from the digital ash with a torch in hand, Angelo D has dropped his latest sonic incantation: Promethean—a burning tribute to resilience, rebellion, and raw industrial fire.
The title itself nods to the myth of Prometheus—the titan who stole fire from the gods—and this release carries that same outlaw energy. Promethean doesn’t ask for permission. It takes. With layers of scorched synths, thunderous percussion, and a post-apocalyptic heartbeat, Angelo D channels a brutal, cyber-spiritual force that feels ancient and futuristic all at once.
Each track pulses like a war drum for the wired generation—inviting listeners into a shadow realm where defiance becomes ritual. Whether you’re marching through neon ruins or meditating in chaos, this is the soundtrack to your inner uprising.
Promethean is now available across all major platforms. 🔥 Don’t just hear it—feel it burn.
Industrial chaos. Sonic rebirth. Collective fury. Outer Darkness Records returns to the void with “Inquisition Vol. II: The Scorn,” the latest chapter in its searing compilation series—dropping April 4th, 2025.
Following the scorched-earth reception of Vol. I in 2024, “The Scorn” digs deeper into the raw circuitry of industrial, dark pop, and synth-laced aggression. This isn’t just a collection—this is a declaration of allegiance to the underground. Every track bleeds with intent, each artist pushing genre boundaries and blurring the edges between beauty and brutality.
“With the second volume of our annual compilation series, ODR is continuing to focus on bringing fresh voices to the dark music scene while fostering a community of creatives and forward-thinking individuals. This time around we’re expanding our roster to include Asphodel Ivory and Fatigue, while also bringing new tracks from some familiar faces.” — Patrick Brooks, Outer Darkness Records
Founded in 2022, Outer Darkness Records is more than a label—it’s a movement. A collective of visionaries fusing dystopian aesthetics with genre-defying sound, ODR remains devoted to ushering in the next generation of industrial destruction.
⚙️ TRACKLIST – “Inquisition Vol. II: The Scorn”
Hexen Prozess – Tears of the Guillotine
pixelgrinder – Louder than Death
Dilemma – 21 Grams
ANGER 奰 feat. pixelgrinder – Late Model Collapse
Fatigue – Agonizing Over the Filth
Arcane Strain – She’s got Scissors
9th Circle – Silence
Antidote for Annie – No Takebacks (Finality Mix)
Asphodel Ivory – Upgrade (Ground to Dust Remix)
Midi Nation, Dilemma – Industrialize
Null Aeon – Demon on the Dance Floor
Ground to Dust – Scalpel (Mechavian木鸢 Remix)
Hexen Prozess, Dilemma – Ritual/Sacrifice
Dream Feeder feat. pixelgrinder – Sometimes it Just Fits
💀 New faces. Familiar demons. All united in the sonic shadows. “Inquisition Vol. II: The Scorn” drops everywhere April 4, 2025. Open your ears. Join the order. The inquisition continues.
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