Ahead of upcoming album The Divided States Of Hysteria due on 28th February via FiXT, The Plague has dropped new single ‘Ugly On The Inside‘.
The Divided States Of Hysteria has been described as a sonic manifesto diving into themes of addiction, identity, societal pressures, self-reflection, and the complex duality of human nature. Synths, guitars, bass, and drums colliding to create an intense sonic palette that mirrors the album’s themes of internal and external chaos.
The Plague combines raw and vulnerable lyrics, with complex soundscapes showcasing his unparalleled ability to blend emotive lyrics with powerful instrumentation. The album captures The Plague’s signature blend of rock, hard rock, and alternative influences, delivering tracks that are as energetic as they are thought-provoking. From powerful synths to driving guitars and thunderous drums, the instrumentation provides a dynamic backdrop for lyrics that tackle deeply personal and universal themes.
Featuring previous single releases alongside ‘Ugly On The Inside‘, a track dives into the destructive nature of narcissism, self-reflection, and the world’s betrayal of God – It was originally a pop-punk demo, then reimagined as “modern dungeon pop-punk,” to become one of The Plague‘s creepiest songs to date.
The Plague said: “This song I wrote about a famous narcissist I knew/know, and about how destructive his ego was to everyone around him. But after a bit I realized that I could see similar aspects in myself. I changed the song from pointing a finger at him to pointing a finger at myself and then eventually made it about the worlds betrayal of God. The demo was very pop punk and I wanted to make it newer. I looked at the lyrics and thought “I want to make this song modern dungeon pop punk!” After an overhaul, the song was way creepier and might be one of my favourite The Plague songs.”
You can order the album here, stream/download the single and check out the video below.
