Los Angeles duo RIOT delivers another powerful strike with their latest single, “Metalicious,” arriving June 27 via NGHTMRE and SLANDER’s Gud Vibrations label. Serving as the fifth single from their forthcoming sophomore album, the latest offering pulls listeners into a dystopian soundscape where sentient machines rise, plotting their conquest with relentless intensity.
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“Metalicious” seamlessly blends cinematic textures with explosive dubstep and metal influences—a combination that has become somewhat of a calling card for the pair of producers. Beginning with stark piano melodies and ethereal choral harmonies, it rapidly descends into controlled chaos: distorted guitars clash with aggressive riffs and intense metal vocals, weaving through gripping tearout sections and pounding rhythmic pulses. RIOT expertly captures the unsettling tension of artificial intelligence awakening to create an immersive listening experience.
Detailing the narrative the single intends to tell, RIOT shares the backstory for their new track and how it factors into the larger whole: “Proud to present to you chapter number 5 from our upcoming sophomore album! ‘Metalicious’—a turning point where the Machine becomes more than metal and code. It forges its fleet and births Denios, a cold, commanding force built for domination. This is the sound of a world awakening with purpose, relentless and unyielding. The war is coming.”
Building upon earlier standout singles such as “Back to Back,” “Everynight,” “Try Again,” and “Hurricane,” RIOT continues to gain momentum, garnering acclaim from influential outlets like UKF, Dub Rebellion, Out Now, and This Song Slaps. Their innovative fusion of metal and bass music has caught the attention of scene heavyweights, leading to notable collaborations with SLANDER, Kayzo, and Dirtyphonics, as well as remixes for Illenium, Knife Party, and Infected Mushroom.
Clocking in at more than 85 million streams on their debut album ‘Dogma Resistance’ and 40 million on their Kayzo collaboration “Wake Up,” RIOT’s ascent within electronic music remains undeniable. Fans can anticipate more dynamic storytelling and genre-defying tracks as RIOT prepares for their first-ever headline tour, ‘The Machine,’ with details to be unveiled soon.
With “Metalicious,” RIOT underscores their skill in blending metal intensity and electronic precision, affirming their position as distinct voices within bass music. As they continue pushing creative boundaries, the upcoming album and headline tour promise to further cement RIOT’s place among the genre’s most compelling acts.
RIOT’s new single “Metalicious” is available on all platforms via Gud Vibrations.
More About RIOT
DJ duo RIOT, Tom Davidson and Daniel Magid, relocated to Los Angeles, CA to bring their mix of progressive melodies and heavy bass-lines to the music capital of the world! Their style mixes two extremes of electronic music which energizes their fanbase to make an immediate impression and memory that can last a lifetime. RIOT has released multiple chart topping originals on Monstercat, Warner Music, NCS, Dim Mak, Gud Vibration, Welcome and Insomniac records which includes collaborations with Slander, Kayzo, Dirtyphonics and more. Along with trend setting originals RIOT has massive remixes for heavy hitters Illenium, Knife Party, Infected Mushroom and Pegboard Nerds! Their to charting debut album “Dogma Resistance” accumulated 85+ million streams! Their collaboration ‘Wake Up’ with Kayzo has 40+ million streams on Spotify and currently lives as one of the most played dubstep tracks on Spotify! Their collaboration with Slander ‘You Don’t Even Know Me’ which is featured on Slander’s EP ‘Headbangers Ball’ has over 18+ million streams on Spotify and hit top 10 on iTunes Dance Charts. Catch RIOT at a city near you, and get ready to join THE MOB!