Synthwave maestro has returned with a new single. The French musician (real name: Franck Hueso) has teamed with Kristoffer Rygg of prog-pop collective to cover Billy Idol’s . The track is part of the soundtrack for a new comic series, which adapts the 1991 Bret Easton Ellis novel.
The novel was previously made into a film in 2000 by director Mary Harron, with Christian Bale starring as serial killer and stockbroker Patrick Bateman. Listen to below. Carpenter Brut comments on the cover: “I wanted to do a cover that was a bit different from the usual, slower than what I’m used to, and was an obvious choice for me.
” He continues: “I thought Kris from Ulver would be the perfect match for the vocals. It turned out to be one of his favorite songs. So it was a sign to do this cover.
We’re very proud of the result.” Sign up below to get the latest from Metal Hammer, plus exclusive special offers, direct to your inbox! Nathan Yocum, president of the comic’s publisher Sumerian Comics, also comments: “Carpenter Brut and Krystoffer Rygg from Ulver bring a dark, electrifying twist to Billy Idol’s classic , perfectly complementing the haunting themes of our comic book series. “From one musician that’s the pinnacle of darksynth collaborating with a legendary Norwegian vocalist, this track has it all!” Horror-loving metalcore crew recently released a single for the comic, teaming up with ska punks Reel Big Fish to .
Carpenter Brut released his latest album, , in 2022. Ulver are currently putting out their 15th studio album . Five singles from it – , , , and – are now streaming.
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