U.K. trio Vexed has unleashed “X my <3 (Hope to die),” the second single and video from its upcoming sophomore album, “Negative Energy,” due June 23, 2023, via Napalm Records.
The new song deals with the eternal question of what happens after death and the idea that it should be OK to never get this answer.
“’X my <3 (hope to die)’ was the catalyst for ‘Negative Energy,'” the band said. “After months of writers block and feeling like giving up, this song opened the floodgates for inspiration and creativity. Inspired by the victims of religious extremists, cults or abuse of power, this song is about how one person shouldn’t be able to dictate other people’s lives based on their own personal opinions.”
“We are so proud to present to you our second album,” the band said. “Since our first release, we have each endured traumatic experiences, surrounded by death, betrayal, pain and grief. In order to find any strength, we first had to accept that we weren’t okay, then take our trauma and face it head on, sharing our vulnerability, fears and weaknesses. Instead of forcing ourselves to try and be positive we put all our negative energy into the album in order to begin our own repair and to overcome.”
“Negative Energy” track listing:
1. PTSD
2. Anti-Fetish
3. We don’t talk about it
4. X my <3 (Hope to die)
5. Panic attack
6. Lay down your flowers
7. There’s no place like home
8. Extremist
9. Default
10. Trauma Euphoria
11. It’s not the end
12. DMT
13. Nepotism
“Negative Energy” will be available in the following formats:
- 1-LP Gatefold Baby Blue – Napalm Records Online Shop + EMP only (ltd. to 300 copies)
- 1 CD Digisleeve + T-Shirt – Napalm Records Online Shop only
- 1-LP Gatefold Black
- 1 CD Digisleeve
- Digital Album
