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Staytus - King Knight
Los Angeles based artist Staytus unveils "King Knight" single out of her "Twisted Frames" series!
In "King Knight," the latest single from her "Twisted Frames" series, Staytus delivers a haunting, cinematic descent into identity, illusion, and the supernatural. Inspired by Matthew Gray Gubler’s offbeat occult film of the same name, "King Night" nods to the bizarre and mystical. while it becomes a soundtrack for personal transformation set in the shadows of a neon-drenched dream.
Produced by Matt McJunkins (A Perfect Circle) at Secret Hand Studios, "King Knight" is a striking showcase of Staytus’ ability to blend raw emotion with blistering industrial soundscapes. Pounding, metallic percussion and menacing synth textures create an uncompromising scenery for lyrics that confront the lies we stick to, and the truth waiting in the dark.
“I fell in love with the darkness, found my other half far away…" Satytus sings, with a voice that feels both ethereal and grounded. A voice that balances between the pun-grunge lines and the 90's industrial tones. "King Knight" vibrates with the tension of letting go and stepping into something unknown, blending nu-metal aggression with gothic elegance.
There’s a hypnotic quality to the arrangement, layered, looping, and intentionally mystifying. The production enhances the atmosphere for the ritual, while each element makes it move towards a deeper part of the psyche. With "King Knight", Staytus continues to establish herself in the modern industrial-electronic scene.
About Staytus
Staytus is an emerging industrial-electronic and nu-metal artist known for crafting raw, emotionally charged music that blends dark themes with heavy-hitting production. Her Twisted Frames series draws inspiration from horror cinema, gaming culture, and personal experiences, creating an intense and immersive listening experience. With collaborations from industry icons like Matt McJunkins (A Perfect Circle, Puscifer) and Sean Beavan (Nine Inch Nails, Slayer), Staytus is quickly carving out a space in the modern industrial-metal scene.
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