A fierce takedown of phonies in every scene—LOCKJAW is calling them all out.
Get ready for another blast of unfiltered aggression—LOCKJAW is back with their seventh single in just eight months, titled “FAKE,” dropping June 17th, 2025.
Fueled by venom and authenticity, “FAKE” is a savage anthem for the real ones—a brutal callout aimed at the plastic personalities, the clout-chasers, the posers in the pit, and the frauds behind the façade. Whether you’re dealing with two-faced friends, hollow musicians, or performative players, this track pulls no punches.
🎙️ “This one’s for the fakes— Fake people, fake friends, fake musicians. The ones who pretend. The ones who copy. The ones who will NEVER be us.”
LOCKJAW’s relentless output has been shaking the underground, and “FAKE” continues their reign of raw honesty and sonic fury.
Murder Love God is officially releasing “Alter of Evolution” on all streaming services, including Bandcamp, this coming Friday, June 6th, 2025! This remix and collaborative album features heavy hitters from the underground scene.
Murder Love God is the project of Medavon DeRaj’e, best known as the frontman for LOCKJAW, which he started in 2007. He is often joined by Jose Ramirez (LOCKJAW) on guitars and Jeremy Gardipee (Incekt) both on album and live.
“Alter of Evolution” is described as an aggressive, psychedelic electro reinterpretation of songs spanning back in time, akin to an acid trip. The album boasts collaborations with a formidable lineup, including W.O.R.M., Short To Ground, DJ Darkside, Razorwire Halo, N Y X, Vein Collector, Produkt, and Hate Dept..
Prepare for a sonic recalibration! The enigmatic project LOCKJAW is gearing up to unleash their electrifying cover of Garbage’s iconic track “Vow” on Friday, May 23rd, 2025. This isn’t just a simple rendition; LOCKJAW is tearing down the original and rebuilding it with their own signature industrial-tinged intensity. Adding extra voltage to this sonic experiment are two familiar faces from the scene: the formidable Jose Ramirez (formerly of LOCKJAW) on guitars, and the powerhouse Ken Pillar (known for his work with Project 44, WORM, and Apocalypse Theater) on drums.
While details surrounding LOCKJAW remain somewhat shrouded in digital mist, their reputation for crafting hard-hitting, technologically infused soundscapes precedes them. This cover of “Vow” promises to be no exception, likely injecting the original’s raw energy with a layer of metallic grit and electronic precision. The involvement of Jose Ramirez, a former architect of LOCKJAW’s sonic identity, adds an intriguing layer of continuity and perhaps a nod to the project’s past.
Ken Pillar, a name synonymous with thunderous and intricate drumming in the industrial and alternative metal underground, further elevates the anticipation for this release. His powerful rhythms and dynamic style are sure to provide a solid and driving backbone to LOCKJAW’s interpretation of the Garbage classic. The collaboration between these seasoned musicians hints at a cover that will not only pay homage to the original but also carve its own distinct sonic territory.
Garbage’s “Vow,” released in 1995 as their debut single, was a groundbreaking track that blended alternative rock with electronic textures and Shirley Manson’s distinctive vocals. Its raw emotion and powerful delivery cemented Garbage’s place in the mid-90s music landscape. LOCKJAW’s decision to tackle such an influential song suggests a bold and potentially transformative reimagining.
The anticipation for LOCKJAW’s “Vow” cover is building within the industrial and alternative music communities. The combination of LOCKJAW’s sonic aesthetic, the return of Jose Ramirez on guitar, and the percussive force of Ken Pillar on drums makes this a highly anticipated release for fans of both the original track and the darker, more electronic edges of alternative music. Mark your digital calendars for Friday, May 23rd, and prepare for a sonic collision of past and present.
Stay locked onto your digital feeds for the imminent release of LOCKJAW’s cover of “Vow.” This promises to be a potent injection of industrial energy into a beloved alternative anthem.
Keep your circuits open for LOCKJAW’s “Vow” on May 23rd!
Explore the shadowy corners of LOCKJAW’s digital realm: 🎧⚙️
[Links to LOCKJAW’s online presence – likely Bandcamp, social media – will be added upon release]
Milwaukee’s own industrial insurgents LOCKJAW have dropped a fierce new transmission from the edge of the dark dance dimension: “We Are Alien”, self-released on February 18 and already shaking the speakers of the underground.
A slow-burning banger laced with dystopian dread and rhythmic defiance, “We Are Alien” plunges deep into themes of social isolation, identity, and equality—a brooding anthem for those who’ve never fit the mold and never wanted to.
With a sonic blend that hovers somewhere between electro-industrial, darkwave, and EBM, the track offers gritty synth textures, distorted basslines, and vocals that bite with both sorrow and fire. It’s a direct message from the margins: We are alien… and we are not alone.
LOCKJAW isn’t new to the abyss. They’ve shared stages with the likes of Marilyn Manson and Powerman 5000, carving their name into the alt-industrial underground with brutal honesty and dancefloor menace. “We Are Alien” solidifies their place as Midwest torchbearers for dark sonic rebellion.
👁️ For the outcasts, the overlooked, the overcharged—this one’s for you.
Midwest industrial goth legends Lockjaw are back with a new lineup and release titled the “Annihilove EP”. Due out April 7th of 2023 with a single/video to proceed the album on March 1st. The new album combines the old school abrasive sound of Lockjaw with melodic hooks and pounding beats inspired by the likes of Aesthetic Perfection and Julien K.
The vocals were recorded and produced by Eric LaBrosse at Cherry Pit Studios. Mastered by Ted Jensen (Green Day, Manson, Evanescence, etc.)
Lockjaw is: Medavon DeRaj’e on vocals, guitars, synths and programming, Scotty Damned on lead guitars, Jake Steffes on bass and KW Mart on drums.
Lockjaw became a household name in the Midwest while sharing the stage with national acts; Mudvayne, Type O Negative, Damage Plan, Wednesday 13, Hell Yeah, Prong, KMFDM, Powerman 5000, Mindless Self Indulgence, Lords of Acid and multiple at-capacity events as direct support, opening for MARILYN MANSON.
Since starting out in 1998, Lockjaw has released 15 albums to date on Dark Drug records with their previous effort being 2021’s “Reverent” and later in July 2021 “Somewhere In A Dream”. Lockjaw’s “Bored Again” from the CD “Dirty Minds and Smiling Faces”(2004) is featured on the X-Box360 game “Dead Rising”.
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