Following the release of several singles, Staytus is proud to present ‘Disease of the Mind,’ her debut album, available now on all the major services.
An aggressive industrial metal sound that would make fans of genre heavyweights like Nine Inch Nails, Odonis Odonis, Black Dresses, Orgy, Static-X and God Lives Underwater proud. Staytus is constantly challenging the norm, with a nod to what has come before, while staying truly original and exciting in her delightfully destructive delivery.
“For those who haven’t listened to my music before, I can describe it as nu-goth, which borrows elements from industrial rock and grunge rock. It’s a journey that takes you into the mind of somebody struggling with mental illness.” – Staytus
Some select cuts from the record include the rollicking “Dreams From Hell”, about which Staytus remarked:
“It’s a journey of experiencing abuse over and over again. The meaning of the song is about my struggles with PTSD and the symptoms that can come with it, such as intrusive/ruminating thoughts and self-harm. It’s like an endless cycle of remembering who hurt you. Listen to my lyrics, ‘I stay awake, I cannot take it anymore;’ the conceptual, ‘A crooked sense of forgiveness;’ and the plea of self-realization, ‘Maybe it’s time to wake up…’
Watch the “Dreams From Hell” Music Video
Though we can all agree that home-recording gear is a wonderful thing, we shouldn’t forget how rare and special it is when artists blossom into full-blown producers by their own means.
‘Disease of the Mind,’ the riveting full-length debut from industrial metal upstart Sam Grundemann—AKA Staytus—reminds us that some people are born with a knack for sculpting sound deep in their bones.