In a world shaped by disinformation, endless conflicts, and faceless power brokers, pMad delivers the perfect soundtrack to our collective unease. The Irish post-punk and gothic rock artist Paul Dillon, the force behind the project, returns in 2026 with his third album „1 + 1 = -1“ – and the message couldn’t be clearer: believe no one but yourself.
A New Single as Declaration of War
With „Blood,“ pMad presents a fierce anthem for a world at war. The track is dark, urgent, and unrelenting – driven by pounding rhythms and a stark, brooding vocal delivery. Here, the raw intensity of post-punk and grunge collide while capturing the paranoia of propaganda and the endless hunger of power.
„Blood“ is about faceless generals who steal lives, children, and freedom. Yet beneath the menacing surface lies defiance: we will stand up, we will resist, we will find our way home. It’s a battle cry for all those who refuse to be silent victims.
The Fusion of Darkness
pMad’s sound moves fluidly between the worlds of his influences: The melancholic depth of The Cure meets the political fury of Killing Joke and the atmospheric complexity of The Cult through every note. The result is a cinematic dark rock experience that weaves darkness, resilience, and raw emotion into a powerful whole.
Following the albums „Who Why Where What“ and „I in Power,“ „1 + 1 = -1“ marks another evolutionary step for the project. The album confronts us with the big questions: What is truth in an age of fake wars? Which narratives can we still trust? And how do we survive in a world where 1 + 1 suddenly equals -1?
A Statement Against the System
Equally interesting is pMad’s release strategy: Fans on Bandcamp will hear the full album first in 2026, while streaming services will only receive it gradually, single by single. A deliberate choice that is as much a statement as a strategy – another act of resistance against the mainstream machinery.
The album „1 + 1 = -1“ will be released in 2026. The single „Blood“ is available now.
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